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Event: PFC 281 Laine vs Rain     
Date:   Jul 25, 2021
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jabbar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Jabbar looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Jabbar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jabbar.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jabbar tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jabbar.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jabbar connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Jabbar throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.#KD#
Jabbar cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jabbar finish him? #CUT#It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabbar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jabbar throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jabbar throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Jabbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith checks a low kick from Jabbar.#T3#
Jabbar scores with a push kick.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jabbar to score with a decent uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jabbar.
Good shot there by Jabbar.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jabbar. #T4#
Smith staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Jabbar.
Jabbar throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Muhammad Jabbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabbar tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Jabbar throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammad Jabbar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jabbar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jabbar has got the better of the exchanges.
Smith blocks a head kick by Jabbar.
Jabbar loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jabbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar connects with a looping right hand.
Jabbar throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Jabbar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jabbar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jabbar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jabbar swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Jabbar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jabbar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Jabbar throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Jabbar sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Jabbar had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#That has opened up Joe Smith's cut even more.#T3#
Jabbar throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD#
Jabbar drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Jabbar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Muhammad Jabbar!
A victorious Muhammad Jabbar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 277 Rain vs Inarritu     
Date:   Jul 04, 2021
#R1#
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Smith.#CUT2#It looks like Ispa Mfer has been cut.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Mfer.
Mfer throws a good cross that connects.
Mfer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Mfer avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Mfer misses with a body punch
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Mfer.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Mfer is looking to land body kicks.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith lands a nice hook to Mfer's body. Mfer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mfer. Mfer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Mfer tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Mfer back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mfer is rocked!
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Oh Mfer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mfer seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mfer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mfer lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Mfer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mfer.#CUT2#Ispa Mfer's cut is getting worse.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Mfer.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Mfer there.
Mfer cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mfer slips under a jab from Smith.
A good leg kick by Mfer.
Smith has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mfer slips a straight right by Smith.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Mfer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Mfer sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ispa Mfer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mfer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Mfer avoids it.
Mfer throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith slips under a jab.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
It looked like Mfer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Nice uppercut there from Mfer.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Mfer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mfer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mfer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith checks a low kick from Mfer.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Smith.#T2#
Smith defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith staying out of range there.
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a right hand that Mfer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mfer also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#T3#
Smith cracks Mfer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws out a counter right but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
A jab from Mfer does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Mfer is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Mfer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mfer slips a jab from Smith.
Mfer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Mfer's cut.
That's time! Mfer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mfer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mfer jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Mfer throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mfer.
Mfer tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Mfer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mfer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mfer.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Mfer!
Mfer blocks a jab.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mfer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
Smith moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Mfer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mfer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Mfer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mfer.#T2#
Mfer connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a hook.
Mfer connects with a looping right hand.
Mfer throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Smith counters with a head kick that drops Mfer to the mat! Mfer scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#CUT2#Ispa Mfer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mfer lands with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a head kick but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Mfer.
Mfer scores with a hook.
Smith throws a combination. Mfer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Mfer feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mfer throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mfer.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Mfer.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mfer, as that shot connected.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Mfer had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mfer blocks a head kick by Smith.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Mfer tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Mfer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Smith.
Mfer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mfer lands with a good body shot.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Mfer!

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

 

Event: PFC 271 Graves vs Duranto     
Date:   Jun 06, 2021
#R1#
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jabbar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jabbar swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Jabbar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Jabbar counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Jabbar counters with a stiff right hand.
Jabbar misses with a body kick.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar lands a head shot.
Jabbar ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Jabbar swings widly with a right hand
and Jabbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Jabbar thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jabbar is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jabbar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jabbar misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Jabbar moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Jabbar.
Jabbar defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Jabbar fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Jabbar misses with a hook.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Jabbar manages to avoid it.
Jabbar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith closes the distance but Jabbar moves to the side
and Jabbar counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jabbar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jabbar.
Jabbar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Smith looks to land a left hand but Jabbar moved out of range nicely.
Jabbar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jabbar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jabbar. Jabbar obviously looking to wear him down.
Jabbar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Jabbar ducks down to avoid it.
Jabbar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Nice uppercut there from Jabbar.#T4#
Jabbar staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Jabbar.
Jabbar throws a poor cross that misses
and Jabbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Smith.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabbar misses with a straight right.
Smith thinks about countering with a head kick.
Donk. Smith catches Jabbar right on the button with a cross.
Jabbar stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jabbar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith misses with a hook.
Jabbar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It appears Smith was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammad Jabbar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
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.
Jabbar looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jabbar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Jabbar counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Jabbar lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Jabbar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Jabbar drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Jabbar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Jabbar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jabbar ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Smith's jaw. Smith's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Jabbar does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muhammad Jabbar! Muhammad Jabbar retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Muhammad Jabbar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 268 Blazkov vs Lach     
Date:   May 23, 2021
#R1#
Smith misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from O Reilly 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.
O Reilly is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Reilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Reilly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
O Reilly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
O Reilly lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith throws out a loose jab but O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
O Reilly wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of O Reilly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
O Reilly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O Reilly.#T1#
Smith checks a low kick from O Reilly.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
O Reilly throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith checks a low kick from O Reilly.
O Reilly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Reilly feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
O Reilly tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
O Reilly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Smith has O Reilly up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Reilly backwards.
O Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
O Reilly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Reilly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it. #T2#
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a body punch.
O Reilly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Reilly blocks a body shot from Smith.
O Reilly misses with the head strike.
O Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
O Reilly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
O Reilly moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Reilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Reilly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith looks to throw the jab but O Reilly is out of range.
A big left from Smith misses. #T3#
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
O Reilly is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from O Reilly.
O Reilly scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
O Reilly throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
O Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Patty O Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and O Reilly counters with a body kick.
O Reilly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Reilly manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by O Reilly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Reilly.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Reilly circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith misses the jab.#KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends O Reilly tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves O Reilly back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#O Reilly is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Patty O Reilly has been cut.#T4#
O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Oh O Reilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and O Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and O Reilly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Reilly wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
O Reilly swinging wildly here.
O Reilly seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and O Reilly moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from O Reilly misses its target.
O Reilly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Reilly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
O Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
O Reilly is looking to counter with a body kick.
O Reilly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Reilly cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Reilly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith slips a jab from O Reilly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Patty O Reilly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patty O Reilly's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
O Reilly takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith misses with a right hand
and O Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
O Reilly missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws out a counter right but O Reilly avoids it with no problem.
O Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith defending well as O Reilly loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
O Reilly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Smith misses with the head strike.
O Reilly is looking to take this one to the mat.
O Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Reilly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
O Reilly tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually O Reilly drops back down to his feet. #T1#
O Reilly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patty O Reilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith letting O Reilly take a breather here.
O Reilly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. O Reilly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab from O Reilly misses.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Reilly moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked O Reilly down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly O Reilly back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Smith moves in close and cracks O Reilly with a massive right hand! O Reilly, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: PFC 263 Caunt vs Finn     
Date:   May 02, 2021
#R1#
Mma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith misses with a hook. Mma ducked under it nicely.
Mma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Mma counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Mma to acknowledge the strikes.
Mma looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mma counters with a stiff right hand.
Mma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mma counters with a left to the body.
Mma throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Mma has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Mma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Mma misses.
Mma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily. #T1#
A jab from Mma misses.
Mma misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a head kick.
Mma needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith slips a jab from Mma.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mma drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mma avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mma has time to react.
Mma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Mma lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mma connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T2#
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
It looked like Mma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Mma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mma misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
A big left from Mma misses.
Mma looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Mma throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith's coach down at Alfred Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Mma. Those never looked like landing.
Mma lands with a good body shot.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Mma avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice cross by Mma.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Mma misses the jab.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith throws a hook but Mma blocks it.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mma.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Mma.
Smith counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Mma misses its intended target.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mma.
Mma moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Mma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut there from Mma.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Mma off balance momentarily.
Smith slips under a jab.
Mma throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Jeff Mma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Mma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mma has got the better of the exchanges.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mma takes a step back to recover.
Mma misses the shot to the body.
Mma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Mma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Mma. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mma.
Mma moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mma staying out of range there.
Mma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Mma.
Mma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Mma counters with a stiff right hand.
Mma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Mma misses.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Smith.
Mma lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mma at a distance.
Jeff Mma is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mma misses with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Mma avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Mma misses with a left hand
and Mma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Mma.
Mma misses with a looping right.
Mma feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down. #T3#
Mma lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Mma moved out of range.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mma scores with a jab to the head.
Mma misses with a looping left.
Mma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mma misses with a hook
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mma throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mma misses with a hook
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith throws a series of punches but Mma avoids them all with ease.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Mma slips the punch.#T4#
Smith moves away from the strike by Mma.
Smith thinks about the counter body kick.
Mma throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Mma stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Mma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Mma avoids it with no problem.
Mma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mma misses with a hook
and Mma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mma lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
A cross from Smith lands.
Mma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith takes a swing at Mma's ribcage but misses.
Mma thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mma.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Mma is wise to it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Mma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mma misses with a body shot.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith staying out of range there.
Mma 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Mma.
Mma throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Mma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mma.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but Mma manages to duck under it in time.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Mma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mma slips a jab from Smith.
Mma stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Mma thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mma blocks a jab.
Jab by Smith.
Mma moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Mma lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Smith catches Mma right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Mma back into the cage.#BC#
Mma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Mma throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mma looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Mma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Smith. #T3#
Mma digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith moves out of range as Mma strikes.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mma connects with a looping right hand.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Mma moves away and avoids it.
Mma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mma crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Mma gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Mma manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mma throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Mma's head.
Mma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.#T4#
Smith scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mma throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mma counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Mma misses.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Mma.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Mma misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Mma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mma feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Mma then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

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 Jeff Mma.
I think Mma 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joe Smith!

Joe Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

 

Event: PFC 257 Blazkov vs Innaritu     
Date:   Apr 04, 2021
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Experiment lV 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.
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.
Experiment lV stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Experiment lV misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finnish Experiment lV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment lV lands a jab to the nose.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment lV moves out of range easily.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith tries a low kick but Experiment lV avoids it.
Experiment lV blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Experiment lV.
Experiment lV misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Experiment lV. Smith shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Experiment lV works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Experiment lV throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range. #T1#
Experiment lV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment lV lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Experiment lV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily. #KD2#
Experiment lV throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Smith stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Experiment lV follows into mount! #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Experiment lV isn't that keen on the idea.
Experiment lV landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment lV trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Experiment lV tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Experiment lV sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith tries to lock up and control but Experiment lV gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Experiment lV scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Experiment lV is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Experiment lV dominating with strikes here.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Experiment lV lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Experiment lV looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Experiment lV landing punches.
Experiment lV in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Poor strikes thrown by Experiment lV there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Experiment lV avoids the attempt from Smith to control.#T3#
Experiment lV is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Experiment lV wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith can't escape the position.
Experiment lV punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Smith, under a barage of strikes from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is controlling Experiment lV's trapped leg to prevent Experiment lV from advancing to side control.
Experiment lV looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Experiment lV trying to control from Smith's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Experiment lV missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Experiment lV wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Experiment lV chips away with some ground and pound.
Experiment lV tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith has his hands on Experiment lV's head, controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment lV lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment lV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Experiment lV takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Experiment lV throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Experiment lV moves away and avoids it.
Experiment lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Finnish Experiment lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment lV moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Experiment lV swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
Experiment lV walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Experiment lV uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment lV moves away from the strike by Smith.
Experiment lV throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Experiment lV looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Experiment lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Experiment lV with a nice calf kick.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment lV moves out of range easily.
Experiment lV swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Experiment lV swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Experiment lV's head.
Nice straight punches there by Experiment lV. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Experiment lV.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Experiment lV blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Experiment lV prevents a body shot from Smith.
Experiment lV wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment lV jumps guard but Smith stands there with Experiment lV around his waist. Experiment lV gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
A short left from Smith. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment lV.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Finnish Experiment lV has been cut.
Experiment lV misses with a body kick.
Experiment lV walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Experiment lV throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Experiment lV lands a head shot.
Experiment lV scores with a nice head shot.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Experiment lV misses with a looping left.
Experiment lV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Experiment lV scores with a kick to the body.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Experiment lV scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Experiment lV just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Experiment lV throws a combination that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
As Experiment lV looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Experiment lV just gets out of the way.
Experiment lV takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Experiment lV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws the left hand but Experiment lV avoids the punch easily.
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!
Experiment lV misses with a body shot.
Experiment lV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Experiment lV connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Experiment lV looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith slips under a jab from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith slips under a jab from Experiment lV.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Experiment lV avoids the body shot from Smith.
Experiment lV misses with a low kick.
Smith lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Experiment lVs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment lV moves out of range easily.
Experiment lV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Experiment lV.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Experiment lV misses with the combination.
Smith slips under a jab from Experiment lV.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Experiment lV throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Experiment lV.
Experiment lV throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Experiment lV throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith thinks about countering with a head kick.
Experiment lV swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Experiment lV connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment lV uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith blocks a head kick by Experiment lV.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Experiment lV moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Experiment lV misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Experiment lV lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Experiment lV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Experiment lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Experiment lV scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Experiment lV misses with a hook
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Experiment lV fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Experiment lV.
Smith lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment lV! But no joy.
Experiment lV throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Experiment lV sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith slips under a jab.
Experiment lV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment lV throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Experiment lV throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Experiment lV. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Experiment lV.
Experiment lV moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith staying out of range there.#CL#
Smith rushes Experiment lV and presses him up against the cage.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith digs a right hand into Experiment lV's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Experiment lV's gas tank. #T3#
Experiment lV tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Experiment lV takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Experiment lV backwards.
Experiment lV wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment lV controls the action.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to work over Experiment lV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries a body shot but Experiment lV blocks it. #TD2#
Experiment lV jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Experiment lV keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Experiment lV is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Experiment lV keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith wants to control from the top but Experiment lV keeps moving. #T4#
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Experiment lV!
Experiment lV is working to get back to half guard.
Experiment lV is still trying to improve position.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Experiment lV is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

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

Joe Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Finnish Experiment lV was interviewed post fight and said 'This was my last fight. As my skills are declining I will focus in future to spar my brothers in the art of grappling.'.

 

Event: PFC 249 Blazkov vs Laine     
Date:   Feb 28, 2021
#R1#
Tama Ginty's corner calls for a 1-2. Tama Ginty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama Ginty lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tama Ginty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Tama Ginty scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
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.
Tama Ginty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tama Ginty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tama Ginty throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Tama Ginty counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Tama Ginty attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tama Ginty lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Tama Ginty throws a body shot but no joy.
Tama Ginty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tama Ginty bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Tama Ginty is looking to counter punch.
Tama Ginty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Tama Ginty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Tama Ginty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Tama Ginty wants to clinch.#T2#
Tama Ginty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Tama Ginty moved out of range nicely.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A bone on bone clash there as Tama Ginty blocks the leg kick.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tama Ginty scores with a shot to the body.
Tama Ginty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Tama Ginty steps away.
Tama Ginty misses with a looping left.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Tama Ginty misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tama Ginty takes one to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty connects with a body shot.
Smith misses with a hook
and Tama Ginty counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Tama Ginty walks into a jab.
Tama Ginty throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tama Ginty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tama Ginty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Tama Ginty appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tama Ginty throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Tama Ginty digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tama Ginty lands a slapping body shot.
Tama Ginty lands a right hook to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty misses with a body kick.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tama Ginty. #T4#
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tama Ginty appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Tama Ginty down.
Tama Ginty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tama Ginty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Tama Ginty. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tama Ginty is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tama Ginty throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tama Ginty is looking to counter punch.
Tama Ginty blocks a jab.
Tama Ginty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tama Ginty has time to react.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tama Ginty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tama Ginty bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tama Ginty has got the better of the exchanges.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tama Ginty. That did some damage!
Conrad Tama Ginty is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Tama Ginty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tama Ginty's sensitive parts.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tama Ginty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tama Ginty with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith moves out of range as Tama Ginty strikes.
Tama Ginty misses with a wild body shot.
Tama Ginty tries to clinch up.#T1#
Smith misses with a right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a stiff right hand.
Tama Ginty jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick from Tama Ginty misses.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tama Ginty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith swings for the body but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Tama Ginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tama Ginty throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Tama Ginty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tama Ginty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Tama Ginty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tama Ginty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty wants to clinch.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tama Ginty misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Tama Ginty as he checks the leg kick.
Tama Ginty checks the leg kick.
A big right from Tama Ginty misses.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tama Ginty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Tama Ginty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Tama Ginty throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. #CL#
Tama Ginty instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Tama Ginty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Tama Ginty avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. #T4#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Tama Ginty avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries to work over Tama Ginty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tama Ginty.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tama Ginty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Smith.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith is leaning against Tama Ginty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Tama Ginty controls the action.
A short right from Tama Ginty on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Tama Ginty throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tama Ginty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Tama Ginty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a leg kick but Tama Ginty moved away.
Tama Ginty lands a lovely overhand right.
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 explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Tama Ginty loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
A low kick from Tama Ginty misses
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Tama Ginty defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Tama Ginty goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Tama Ginty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tama Ginty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tama Ginty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith slips a straight right by Tama Ginty.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Tama Ginty takes one to the side of the head.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a leg kick but Tama Ginty checks it.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith jabs Tama Ginty right on the nose. Tama Ginty blinks but takes it well.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tama Ginty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tama Ginty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tama Ginty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tama Ginty can pounce on him.
Tama Ginty scores with a jab to the head.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tama Ginty.
Smith staying out of range there.
Tama Ginty backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Tama Ginty misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Tama Ginty! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tama Ginty to his feet! Tama Ginty is in big trouble!#ROC2#Tama Ginty is rocked!
Tama Ginty leaves his chin hanging out and Smith seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tama Ginty crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: PFC 245 Golovkin vs Pesonen     
Date:   Feb 07, 2021
#R1#
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Khadan's head.
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.
Khadan looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Khadan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khadan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khadan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Khadan.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Khadan catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khadan throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a right and a left that Khadan avoids nicely.
Odchigin Khadan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Khadan sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khadan throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Khadan clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khadan backwards. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khadan throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Khadan is wise to it.#T1#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Khadan takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Khadan throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Khadan scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Khadan. Beautiful body shot.#KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Khadan tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Khadan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Khadan is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Odchigin Khadan has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khadan gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Smith gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Khadan is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: PFC 239 Aiken vs Sitsongrit     
Date:   Jan 17, 2021
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edwards.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edwards misses with a looping left.
Edwards throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Edwards thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Edwards scores with a decent looking hook.
Edwards closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith slips a jab from Edwards.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Smith sets himself, and Edwards steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Smith. #T1#
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith catches Edwards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards. #CL2#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Edwards has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edwards.
Edwards stalling against the cage.
The referee calls for Edwards to work.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Edwards stalling in the clinch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Edwards.
Edwards needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Edwards throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Edwards moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Edwards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Edwards tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Edwards's belly button to the back.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edwards throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Edwards in the body. #T3#
Edwards cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edwards's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Smith has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Edwards throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards. #T4#
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith prevents a body shot from Edwards.
A right hand to the body from Smith. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Edwards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Edwards's head back.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Edwards on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith moves forwards but Edwards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edwards looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Smith has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smith misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smith thows a body kick. Edwards tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Edwards checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Edwards's leg but Edwards calmly moves out of range.
Edwards takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Edwards has managed to clinch.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Joe Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Edwards's head.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards just leaning against Smith, taking a breather. #BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
It seemed like Edwards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Joe Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Edwards.
A slow jab from Edwards misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Smith looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Smith tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Edwards wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Edwards is able to avoid easily.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #T3#
Edwards checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Edwards throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Edwards connects with a looping right hand.
Smith throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Edwards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Edwards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A bone on bone clash there as Edwards blocks the leg kick.
Edwards throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edwards if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Edwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Edwards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Edwards is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Edwards flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Edwards tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Edwards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith works Edwards's body with a nice hook.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Edwards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edwards lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edwards.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Edwards lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edwards checks it well.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.#T2#
Smith is looking to slow Edwards down with leg kicks.
Smith misses with a hook
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.#CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edwards is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Edwards into the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards misses with the head strike.
Edwards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Edwards tries to tie him up.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith blocking some punches.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Smith.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Edwards takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Edwards.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edwards lands a shot to the body.
Edwards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith with a hook.
Edwards's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Edwards releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Smith.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

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

An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Smith thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: PFC 234 Golovkin vs Finn     
Date:   Dec 27, 2020
#R1#
Gagnon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith digs a good hook to Gagnon's body.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Gagnon moved away.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gagnon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Gagnon's belly button to the back.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gagnon.
Gagnon misses the jab.
Gagnon connects with a crisp jab.
Gagnon is looking to score with low kicks.
Gagnon throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Gagnon ducks down to avoid it.
Gagnon throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Gagnon only half commits.
Gagnon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gagnon. Gagnon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Gagnon's torso.
Luc Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gagnon 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.
Gagnon slips under a jab from Smith.
Gagnon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Gagnon moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Gagnon is looking for a counter combo.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Gagnon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gagnon misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gagnon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gagnon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gagnon works the jab nicely.
Gagnon misses with a low kick.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gagnon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gagnon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gagnon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gagnon moves away from the strike by Smith.
Gagnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark! #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gagnon. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Gagnon shrugs it off though.
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 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gagnon avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Gagnon with a jab.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Gagnon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gagnon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gagnon connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Gagnon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gagnon throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gagnon blocks it well.
Gagnon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Gagnon misses with a double jab.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gagnon.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Gagnon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gagnon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gagnon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gagnon throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith thuds his right hand into Gagnon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith throws a head kick but Gagnon moves out of range.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gagnon was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gagnon.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon blocks a jab.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gagnon takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Smith takes a swing at Gagnon's ribcage but misses.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gagnon. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith takes a swing at Gagnon's ribcage but misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Gagnon cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gagnon avoids a kick to the body.
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Gagnon moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Gagnon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Gagnon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gagnon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gagnon lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
That's time! Gagnon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Nice defenses there by Gagnon.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Gagnon.
An attempted straight right counter from Gagnon misses the target.
A slow jab from Gagnon misses its intended target.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Gagnon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gagnon if he has to take too many more of those.
Gagnon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gagnon.
Gagnon walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Gagnon is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a jab when Gagnon was well out of range.
Gagnon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for Gagnon.
Gagnon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Gagnon. #T1#
Smith slips a straight right by Gagnon.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Gagnon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gagnon tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon throws a quick counter head kick but Smith was just out of range.
Smith cracks Gagnon with a good jab.
Gagnon misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Gagnon catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Gagnon fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Gagnon misses.
Gagnon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gagnon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Gagnon misses.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gagnon.
Smith lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Gagnon moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Gagnon is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
Smith replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gagnon blocks it well.
Gagnon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gagnon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Smith misses.
Gagnon misses the shot to the body.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gagnon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gagnon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gagnon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith stuns Gagnon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gagnon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Gagnon sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Gagnon misses the jab.
Smith swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a head kick. That will keep Smith thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gagnon throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Gagnon misses.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gagnon throws a big shot that misses.
Gagnon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon misses with a head kick.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gagnon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Gagnon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gagnon with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gagnon misses the target.
Gagnon swinging wildly here.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away.#T4#
Gagnon throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Gagnon.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gagnon takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith avoids the head kick by Gagnon.
Gagnon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Gagnon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Gagnon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gagnon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gagnon misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Gagnon - just one landing.
Gagnon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws out a leg kick but Gagnon moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Gagnon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Gagnon ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Gagnon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gagnon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gagnon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smith slips under a jab from Gagnon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Gagnon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Gagnon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gagnon lands a jab-cross combination.
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gagnon throws a good cross that connects.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Gagnon.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gagnon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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 throws a push kick but Gagnon slaps the foot to one side.
Smith throws a push kick but Gagnon slaps the foot to one side.
Gagnon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Gagnon throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gagnon misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Gagnon misses its intended target.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gagnon blocks the body kick. #T1#
Smith tries to work over Gagnon's front leg with a kick but Gagnon checks it.
Gagnon slips a jab from Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Gagnon throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Gagnon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Gagnon.
Gagnon throws a head kick that misses.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Gagnon loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith lands a nice hook to Gagnon's body. Gagnon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon throws a big shot that misses.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Gagnon. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gagnon lands an overhand right.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gagnon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Gagnon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Gagnon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gagnon misses with a wild combination.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Gagnon is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Gagnon lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Gagnon throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Gagnon thumps Smith with a low kick.
Gagnon blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Gagnon is out of range.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming.
Gagnon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gagnon throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Gagnon thumps Smith with a low kick.
Gagnon throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gagnon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Gagnon throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gagnon really felt that one!
Gagnon scores with a leg kick.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Gagnon is out of range.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Gagnon is out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gagnon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with a head kick.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Gagnon's head back.
Gagnon misses with a low kick.
Gagnon walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Gagnon moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Gagnon throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Gagnon.
Gagnon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Gagnon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Gagnon moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gagnon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Gagnon settles back down.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gagnon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick but Gagnon checks it.
Gagnon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

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 Luc Gagnon.
Well Gagnon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Gagnon!

A very excited looking Luc Gagnon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: PFC 229 Golovkin vs Joy     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mfer.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Smith throws out a counter right but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
Mfer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
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.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mfer throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith misses with a hook.#T1#
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Mfer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mfer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mfer 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 lands with a nice body kick.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
It looked like Mfer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Mfer is looking to score with low kicks.
Mfer with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Ispa Mfer has been cut.
It looks like Mfer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smith throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mfer's head backwards.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Mfer feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Mfer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Mfer gets a clinch.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Mfer taking a breather.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith cracks Mfer with a nice body shot.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith presses Mfer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ispa Mfer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith looks for the body kick but Mfer saw that one coming.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mfer.
Smith moves forwards but Mfer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mfer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mfer throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Mfer only half commits. #T1#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Mfer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mfer. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith digs a good body shot into Mfer's ribs.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Mfer avoids it.
Mfer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mfer misses with a hook.#T2#
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Ispa Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.
Mfer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Mfer scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mfer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mfer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mfer.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Mfer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Mfer keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mfer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mfer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Mfer misses.
Mfer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mfer misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Mfer scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Mfer's cut.
That's time! Mfer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mfer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.#T1#
Mfer throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick lands for Mfer.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mfer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mfer.
Mfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Smith misses.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mfer scores with a push kick.
Mfer scores with a nice head shot.
Mfer lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith cracks Mfer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mfer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mfer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Mfer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer lands with a right hand.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Mfer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer misses with a body punch
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Mfer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mfer on the side of the head.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws out a counter right but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mfer - that will leave a mark!
Mfer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Mfer!

A very excited looking Ispa Mfer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: PFC 221 Gormsson vs Bennett 2     
Date:   Nov 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Wild avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Wild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from Wild tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Good shot there by Wild.
Wild looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wild counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wild tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Wild counters with a head kick. #T1#
Jab, jab by Wild - just one landing.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wild on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Wilfredo Wild has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Wild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wild connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Wild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wild defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Wild was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Wild is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wild with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Wilfredo Wild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
letting Wild counter with a right hand.
Wild is looking to land body kicks.
Wild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wild paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Wild, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wild finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wild.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Wild throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Wild is just out of range.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wild is out of range. #T4#
Wild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wild.
Wild misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A good leg kick by Wild.
Wild moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Wild counter with a right hand.
Wild misses with a wild body shot.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wild walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfredo Wild dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilfredo Wild's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wild scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wild.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wild has got the better of the exchanges.
Wild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wild works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wild throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Wild counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith moves away from the strike by Wild.
Smith is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smith looks for the body kick but Wild saw that one coming.
Wild lands with a nice body punch.
Wild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilfredo Wild is winning the standup battle so far.
Wild avoids the body shot from Smith.
Wild throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Wild comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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. #T2#
Wild throws a leg kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Wild avoids the body shot from Smith.
Wild works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wild scores with a leg kick.
Wilfredo Wild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wild.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wild swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Wild makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wild pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Wild moved out of range.
A low kick lands for Wild.
Wild connects with a crisp jab.
Wild lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Wild avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Wild wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wild throws a head kick that misses.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wild throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Wild slips a straight right by Smith.
Wild is looking to counter punch.
Smith misses the body punch
and Wild counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wild connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfredo Wild dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilfredo Wild's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wild appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wild counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Wild. That snapped Smith's head back.
Wild throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wild blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wild turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wild half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Wild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wild looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wild feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Wild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Wild connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Wild takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and Wild counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Wild throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wild moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wild lands an overhand right.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Wild was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wild takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wild scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Wild throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Wild takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wild feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Wild then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wild lands a right hook to the body.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a body kick.
Wild circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Wild to counter with a crisp jab.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfredo Wild!

Post fight, Wilfredo Wild stared into the camera and said 'I am not surprised motherfuckers !'.

 

Event: PFC 212.5 Terranova vs Mfer     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
McDonald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald , before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
McDonald has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McDonald scores with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as McDonald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .
McDonald cracks Smith with an open hand slap.#CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch.#TD2#
McDonald has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smith isn't going anywhere.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McDonald cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
McDonald throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Smith moves into full guard.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McDonald puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald 's back!
McDonald is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Smith is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McDonald knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McDonald for a finish. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smith struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smith misses with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to stick to McDonald 's back but McDonald is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald .
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith managing to control the position.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
McDonald postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Donk. McDonald catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
McDonald throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from McDonald .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.#T1#
McDonald swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald .
Smith tries to work over McDonald 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald .
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from McDonald .
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald wants a takedown. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald .
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonald .
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from McDonald .
Smith is looking to counter punch.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith. #T3#
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald .
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from McDonald .
Cletus McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .
McDonald tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald with a nice cross.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Smith counters with a quick kick to the body but McDonald blocks it.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cletus McDonald '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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
Smith is looking to wear down McDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent McDonald getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #T1#
McDonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith is trying is best to control the position here.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Smith moves into full guard.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily. #T2#
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
Smith is controlling McDonald 's posture.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cletus McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald .
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by McDonald .
Smith blocks a head kick by McDonald . #TD2#
McDonald shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McDonald cracks Smith with a solid left hand.#T4#
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McDonald looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald 's head.
Smith postures up.
Smith postures up in McDonald 's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonald 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !

Cletus McDonald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PFC 204 Verygood vs Petrov     
Date:   Sep 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Steve.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Steve dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Steve wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #T1#
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Steve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Steve, against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith blocks a body shot from Steve.
Smith prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith working aggressively here.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a right and a left that Steve avoids nicely.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Steve throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve. #KD#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Steve tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Steve back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Steve is rocked!
Steve throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Steve is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Chris Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh my penis !!!! '.

 

Event: PFC 198 Pearson vs Nao     
Date:   Aug 09, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tama Ginty checks a leg kick.
Smith tries to move into range but Tama Ginty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith slips a straight right by Tama Ginty.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Tama Ginty saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Tama Ginty misses its intended target.
Tama Ginty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tama Ginty tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tama Ginty gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Smith lands a left and a right that send Tama Ginty crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tama Ginty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tama Ginty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Tama Ginty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Tama Ginty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tama Ginty doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tama Ginty lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Tama Ginty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tama Ginty is breathing heavily.
Tama Ginty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Tama Ginty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tama Ginty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Tama Ginty does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 staying out of range there.#T2#
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tama Ginty lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tama Ginty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tama Ginty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tama Ginty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tama Ginty.
Nice uppercut lands for Tama Ginty. That snapped Smith's head back.
Tama Ginty just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Tama Ginty throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tama Ginty throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Tama Ginty throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tama Ginty connects with a jab.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice right hand.
Crunch! Tama Ginty slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Tama Ginty throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tama Ginty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tama Ginty misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tama Ginty rather than just go for the knockout.
Tama Ginty fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Tama Ginty.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Tama Ginty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tama Ginty is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty connects with the punch.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tama Ginty throws a big shot that misses.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tama Ginty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tama Ginty blocks it well.
Tama Ginty throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty scores with a leg kick.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tama Ginty sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tama Ginty connects with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tama Ginty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Tama Ginty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Tama Ginty misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Tama Ginty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Tama Ginty lands a head shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tama Ginty has got the better of the exchanges.
Tama Ginty misses with a jab to the body
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tama Ginty misses with a looping right.
Tama Ginty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tama Ginty.
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 punch to the head.
Tama Ginty throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.#T1#
Tama Ginty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Tama Ginty sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tama Ginty misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith takes one on the button.
Tama Ginty tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Tama Ginty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Tama Ginty is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith counters with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Tama Ginty counters with a thumping low kick.
Tama Ginty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Tama Ginty does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Smith.#T2#
Tama Ginty is looking to score with low kicks.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Tama Ginty darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Tama Ginty shrugs it off.
Tama Ginty misses with a looping right.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Conrad Tama Ginty is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Tama Ginty jabs at Smith's body.
Tama Ginty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith avoids the body shot from Tama Ginty.
Smith is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tama Ginty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Tama Ginty misses.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tama Ginty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith avoids the head kick by Tama Ginty. #T4#
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tama Ginty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tama Ginty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Smith thinks about the counter body kick.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama Ginty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tama Ginty there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Tama Ginty moved away.
Tama Ginty sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tama Ginty cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tama Ginty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tama Ginty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tama Ginty misses with a straight left.
Tama Ginty scores with a push kick.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tama Ginty throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Tama Ginty tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tama Ginty 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.
Smith throws out a counter right but Tama Ginty avoids it with no problem.
Tama Ginty swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Tama Ginty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Tama Ginty. That snapped Smith's head back.
Tama Ginty takes one to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty with a jab.
Smith blocks a jab.
Tama Ginty tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Tama Ginty lands with a right hand.
Tama Ginty blocks a jab.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2#
Tama Ginty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tama Ginty connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Tama Ginty moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith slips a jab from Tama Ginty.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tama Ginty.
A cross from Tama Ginty lands.
Smith jabs at Tama Ginty's body.#KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Tama Ginty tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Tama Ginty back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Tama Ginty is rocked!
Tama Ginty is aggressively charging in as Smith backs up avoiding any damage. Smith tosses out a jab and Tama Ginty runs right into it face first! Tama Ginty is out cold! Smith dropped down on all fours and is barking in Tama Ginty's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: PFC 191 Asham vs Smith     
Date:   Jul 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asham missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Asham misses with a body kick.
Smith thumps Asham with a low kick.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith thumps Asham with a low kick.
Asham takes one on the button.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Asham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Asham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asham's head backwards.
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!
Asham cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asham has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asham.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asham doesn't seem bothered though.
Asham slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Asham sees coming a mile off.
Asham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asham just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asham is able to avoid easily.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith looks for the body kick but Asham saw that one coming.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Asham moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
A looping hook to the body misses from Asham. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asham throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Asham misses with a looping right.#T2#
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asham is able to avoid easily.
Asham throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Asham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Asham blocks the leg kick.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Asham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Asham wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Asham with an uppercut!
Asham throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Asham misses the target.
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asham.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Asham scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Smith misses. #T3#
Smith clobbers Asham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Asham avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook #CL#
and Asham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Asham avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Asham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Asham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asham lands a nice knee to the body.
Asham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Asham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Asham crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asham.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asham.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Asham.
Asham tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Asham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Asham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith looks winded!
Asham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Asham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asham struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Good body shot from Asham.
Asham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asham lands with a right to the head.
Asham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Asham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Asham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries to work over Asham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe 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#
Asham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Asham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head. #CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Asham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Asham blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Asham. #CUT#It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asham is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith tries a body shot but Asham blocks it.
A short right from Asham.
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asham.
Smith is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asham tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Asham lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Asham scores with a shoulder strike.
Asham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asham scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Asham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Asham blocks it.
Asham scores a nice knee to the body.
Asham lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asham.
Asham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Asham lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Asham.
Nice body punch from Asham - that landed with a thud.
Asham connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Asham.
A short body shot lands from Asham as the two fighters clinch.
Asham struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands. #T2#
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asham working the clinch nicely. Smith is working for position but Asham cracks him with a big knee to the head! Smith crumples up against the cage and Asham lands two more shots before the ref can save Smith! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Arron Asham!
Arron Asham retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Arron Asham made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: PFC 185 Bathory vs Hijikata     
Date:   Jun 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith moves away from the strike by Experiment lV.
Smith is looking to counter with a body kick.
Experiment lV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Experiment lV throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Experiment lV stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Experiment lV avoids them all with ease.
Experiment lV steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith throws a low kick but Experiment lV avoids it.
Experiment lV 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.
Experiment lV takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Smith keeps Experiment lV at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith sizes up Experiment lV with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Experiment lV.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith misses with a looping left.#T1#
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Experiment lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Experiment lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Experiment lV misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Experiment lV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment lV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
And Experiment lV responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Experiment lV, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith avoids the head kick by Experiment lV.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Experiment lV takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Smith tries a low kick but Experiment lV avoids it.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Experiment lV lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Experiment lV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A big right from Experiment lV misses.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Experiment lV moved away.
It looks like Smith has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Experiment lV throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith swings for the body but Experiment lV moves out of range.
Experiment lV keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Experiment lV throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Experiment lV had a free shot at his head there.
Smith moves out of range as Experiment lV strikes.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Experiment lV does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Experiment lV swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith avoids the head kick by Experiment lV.
Smith catches Experiment lV with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Smith blocks a head kick by Experiment lV.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment lV chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Experiment lV down.
Experiment lV misses with a head kick.
Experiment lV's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Experiment lV takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith is leaning against Experiment lV and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Experiment lV lands a right hand.
Experiment lV throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
The referee is keeping an eye on Experiment lV - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 head punch that misses. #T4#
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment lV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment lV tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Experiment lV tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Experiment lV drops back down to his feet.
Smith is leaning against Experiment lV and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith blocks a body shot from Experiment lV.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment lV controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment lV tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment lV misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Experiment lV sees coming a mile off.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Experiment lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Experiment lV replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Smith blocks it well.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith with a jab.
Experiment lV takes one to the chin there.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Experiment lV can do to turn this around?
Experiment lV takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Experiment lV changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment lV takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Experiment lV seems unphased.
Joe Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Experiment lV down.
Smith misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment lV is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Experiment lV slips the punch.
Experiment lV connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Experiment lV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment lV throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Experiment lV counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment lV just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Experiment lV moved out of range.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Experiment lV tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Experiment lV lands with a nice body punch.
Smith lands a nice hook to Experiment lV's body. Experiment lV takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment lV tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Experiment lV circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment lV! But no joy.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Experiment lV's head but Experiment lV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Experiment lV lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Experiment lV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment lV.
Smith digs a good hook to Experiment lV's body.
Experiment lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith checks a low kick from Experiment lV.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Experiment lV rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Experiment lV is defending well for now.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment lV controls his hands.
Smith misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Experiment lV blocks it.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Experiment lV avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from Experiment lV.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment lV's elbow.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries a body shot but Experiment lV blocks it.
A body shot lands from Experiment lV.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Experiment lV doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment lV throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Experiment lV avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Experiment lV takes a shot to the head.
Joe Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Experiment lV tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Experiment lV.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment lV. #T4#
Experiment lV trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Experiment lV on the inside.
Experiment lV controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith blocks a body shot from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV throws a head punch that misses.
Experiment lV has Smith pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Experiment lV.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Experiment lV chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment lV throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith connects with a right hand. Experiment lV shakes it off.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Experiment lV is out of range.
Experiment lV scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith cracks Experiment lV with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Experiment lV moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
A cross from Experiment lV lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith pushes Experiment lV away with a front kick.
Experiment lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Experiment lV is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Experiment lV only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment lV moves out of range easily.
Experiment lV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith blocks a head kick by Experiment lV.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Experiment lV.
Experiment lV tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment lV misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Experiment lV finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Experiment lV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith backing away here, and Experiment lV unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment lV.
Experiment lV moves out of range as Smith strikes.#T2#
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Experiment lV off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment lV is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Experiment lV only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smith motions for Experiment lV to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment lV has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Experiment lV looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Smith clinches up with Experiment lV and pushes him back against the cage.
Finnish Experiment lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Experiment lV lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Experiment lV can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Experiment lV doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Experiment lV stalling the fight.
Experiment lV stalling against the cage.
Experiment lV takes a shot to the head.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Experiment lV misses with a body punch. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Experiment lV is working Smith over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Experiment lV takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment lV can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Experiment lV avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Experiment lV looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith misses with some punches.
Experiment lV tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Nice body punch from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Experiment lV.
Experiment lV presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Experiment lV lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Experiment lV tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Experiment lV trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Experiment lV into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Experiment lV.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

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

An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Smith thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: PFC 179 Bathory vs Fitzpatrick     
Date:   May 17, 2020
#R1#
Smith slips a straight right by Vermeulen.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Vermeulen shrugs it off though.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Vermeulen in the body.
Vermeulen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith blocks a jab.
Vermeulen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vermeulen checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Vermeulen sees coming a mile off.
Vermeulen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vermeulen's head backwards.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A good leg kick by Smith.
We've been informed that Vermeulen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Vermeulen takes the fight into the clinch.
Vermeulen lands a left hand.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vermeulen.#T1#
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Smith blocks a body shot from Vermeulen.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vermeulen avoids it.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Smith.
Vermeulen tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Vermeulen looks winded!
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T2#
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Vermeulen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith cracks the inside of Vermeulen's front leg.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the body kick.
Vermeulen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vermeulen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vermeulen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vermeulen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vermeulen checks it well.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
Smith throws a right and a left that Vermeulen avoids nicely.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Vermeulen digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith misses with the body kick
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks for the body kick but Vermeulen saw that one coming.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vermeulen. That did some damage!
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith is looking to slow Vermeulen down with leg kicks.
Vermeulen misses the shot to the body.
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!
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with a hook
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Smith's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vermeulen is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Vermeulen misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Vermeulen blocks a head kick by Smith.
Vermeulen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Vermeulen moved out of range nicely.
Vermeulen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a head kick that Vermeulen semi-blocks.
Smith throws a low kick but Vermeulen avoids it.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Vermeulen throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Vermeulen should have avoided that one.
Vermeulen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Vermeulen moves into the clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Vermeulen lands a right hand.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vermeulens head.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Vermeulen avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vermeulen can do to turn this around?
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Vermeulen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hendrik Vermeulen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vermeulen misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a hook. Vermeulen ducked under it nicely.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Vermeulen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Vermeulen with a hook.
Vermeulen throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a jab.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Vermeulen misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vermeulen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vermeulen throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a front kick.
Vermeulen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vermeulen scrambles back to his feet.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Vermeulen blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeulen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith misses with some punches. #T3#
Vermeulen working aggressively here. #BC2#
Vermeulen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermeulen checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Vermeulen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Vermeulen connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vermeulen takes one to the chin there.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Vermeulen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith throws the left hand but Vermeulen avoids the punch easily.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A nice side step and Vermeulen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vermeulen stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Vermeulen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Vermeulen's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Vermeulen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith lands a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vermeulen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vermeulen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Vermeulen slips under a jab.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Vermeulen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Vermeulen is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vermeulen! But no joy.
Vermeulen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vermeulen duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith wants to clinch.
Vermeulen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vermeulen sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vermeulen if he has to take too many more of those.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vermeulen.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vermeulen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joe Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith presses Vermeulen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vermeulen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Smith working aggressively here.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Vermeulen pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Vermeulen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith digs a right hand into Vermeulen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vermeulen's gas tank.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Vermeulen can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith is working Vermeulen over against the cage.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Vermeulen's ribcage. Vermeulen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith tries to work over Vermeulen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vermeulen or not.
Smith lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith misses with some punches.
Vermeulen takes a shot to the head.
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Vermeulen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vermeulen lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Vermeulen tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Vermeulen working aggressively here. #T4#
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeulen misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Smith.
Vermeulen throws a head punch that misses.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

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

Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: PFC 174 Alzheimer vs Nielsen     
Date:   Apr 26, 2020
#R1#
Obuhov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Obuhov.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Obuhov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Obuhov misses with a looping left.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Obuhov drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Obuhov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obuhov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obuhov won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Obuhov trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Obuhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Obuhov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obuhov.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith pulls Obuhov in to control the position.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Obuhov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith pulls Obuhov in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Obuhov if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Obuhov moves away and avoids it.
Obuhov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obuhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Obuhov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith cracks Obuhov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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 swings for the body but Obuhov moves out of range.
Obuhov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith tests Obuhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith. #T3#
Obuhov throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Obuhov's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Obuhov back into the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obuhov's elbow.
Obuhov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obuhov backwards.
Obuhov tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Obuhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Smith tries to work over Obuhov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Obuhov.
Obuhov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Obuhov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hand to the body from Smith. #TD#
Obuhov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Obuhov is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Obuhov is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith keeping full guard, as Obuhov tries to pass.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obuhov is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Obuhov takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obuhov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith is looking to slow Obuhov down with leg kicks.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obuhov manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Obuhov misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obuhov closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Obuhov pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Obuhov lands with a good body shot.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Obuhov's front leg but catches the back leg as Obuhov tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Obuhov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Obuhov.
Obuhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obuhov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Obuhov takes a step back to recover. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Obuhov. #T1#
Obuhov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Obuhov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Obuhov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Obuhov landing strikes.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith is thwarting Obuhov's attempts to control the position.
Anton Obuhov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Obuhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith passes to full mount!
Smith controlling from mount.
Obuhov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Obuhov is working hard here to advance position.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Obuhov is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith tries to control but Obuhov wriggling away.
Obuhov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Obuhov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Obuhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Obuhov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Obuhov looking for submissions off his back.
Obuhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to control but Obuhov is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Smith.
Obuhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws a body punch but Obuhov moves out of range.
Obuhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Obuhov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obuhov scores with a nice head shot.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obuhov moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith staying out of range there.
Obuhov throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obuhov moves away.
Obuhov clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Obuhov throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obuhov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Obuhov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith cracks Obuhov with a good jab.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Obuhov misses with the combination.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a push kick but Obuhov slaps the foot to one side.
Obuhov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Obuhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tests Obuhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith blocks a jab.
Obuhov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Obuhov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obuhov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Obuhov counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Obuhov to acknowledge the strikes.
Obuhov misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith punishes Obuhov's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
A punch lands to the side of Obuhov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Obuhov tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Obuhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Obuhov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Obuhov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Obuhov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obuhov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obuhov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith is pulling down on Obuhov's head. It's preventing any offense from Obuhov, at least for the moment.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Smith has his hands on Obuhov's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anton Obuhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obuhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Obuhov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Obuhov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Smith is trying to control Obuhov's posture but Obuhov avoids it. #T4#
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Obuhov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Obuhov working away.
Obuhov in side control, throwing shots but Smith defends. #SUB#
Obuhov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Obuhov throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obuhov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down. #SUB#
Obuhov is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

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 Anton Obuhov.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Smith!

Joe Smith gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: PFC 165 Alzheimer vs Dong     
Date:   Mar 28, 2020
#R1#
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Smith.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Smith avoids the head kick by Sanchez. #T1#
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez with a jab.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Sanchez lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanchez moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range. #CL#
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez walks into a jab.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Sanchez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range. #T3##CL#
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Smith misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanchez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Sanchez misses with an elbow strike.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Smith. #T4#
Smith digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanchez throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanchez.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Smith's body.#CL2#
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Jab from Smith.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with a looping left.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Smith cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg. #T3#
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Sanchez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Sanchez moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Sanchez throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith motions for Sanchez to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith misses the jab.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith scores with a jab.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
A big left from Smith misses.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez 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 misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Smith misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez. #T3#
Sanchez cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yes Man Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Smith.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Smith.
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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

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

Joe Smith very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: PFC 158 Grabber vs Tuala III     
Date:   Feb 23, 2020
#R1#
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Ladd looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith counters with a body kick.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ladd looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws out a counter right but Ladd avoids it with no problem.
Ladd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ladd circles away quickly and effectively.
Ladd checks a leg kick.
Smith slips a jab from Ladd.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Ladd and move into the clinch position.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Ladd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Ladd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ladd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ladd has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Smith.
Ladd has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Ladd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Ladd is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Ladd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ladd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith blocking some punches. #BC#
Ladd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ladd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ladd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ladd missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ladd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith cracks the inside of Ladd's front leg.
Ladd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ladd slips under a jab.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ladd has time to react.
Smith lands a head kick. Ladd smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Ladd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Ladd gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Ladd tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ladd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Ladd controls the action.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ladd lands with a light punch inside.
Ladd lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Ladd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Ladd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Ladd moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Ladd with an uppercut!
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ladd misses with a few strikes there.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Ladd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Smith scores with a push kick.
Ladd keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Ladd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Ladd is out of range.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Ladd.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ladd.
Ladd is looking to counter punch.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ladd circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith blocks a jab.#CL2#
Smith forces Ladd back against the cage and clinches.
Smith has Ladd pressed against the cage, preventing Ladd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ladd tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith blocks a body shot from Ladd.
Smith tries a body shot but Ladd blocks it.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Ladd controls his hands.
Ladd misses with a body punch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ladd throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Ladd breaks the clinch. #T4#
Ladd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Ladd is looking to counter punch.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws the left hand but Ladd avoids the punch easily.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Ladd clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ladd throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith slips a jab from Ladd.
Smith tries to bum rush Ladd with a series of wild strikes but Ladd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ladd fails to land with a series of punches.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith swings for the body but Ladd moves out of range.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ladd was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ladd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Ladd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ladd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ladd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ladd.
Ladd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ladd misses its target.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ladd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ladd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ladd jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Ladd punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Ladd throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Ladd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ladd lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
No joy there for Ladd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith scores with a head kick. Ladd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith lands a head shot.#T1#
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Ladd in the body.
Ladd throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ladd moves out of range of the body kick from Smith. #CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. #BC#
Ladd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ladd avoids the head kick by Smith.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith lands with a hook. Ladd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Ladd slips the punch.
Ladd throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith moves away from the strike by Ladd.
Ladd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ladd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ladd was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A jab from Ladd misses.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Ladd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Ladd cracks Smith with a good jab.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Ladd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ladd under the eye.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Ladd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ladd throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Ladd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ladd avoids the head kick by Smith.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Ladd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ladd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith tries to clinch but Ladd is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Ladd misses its target.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from Ladd misses.
Ladd slips a jab from Smith.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
A big right from Ladd misses.
A leg kick checked by Ladd.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ladd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ladd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith tries to clinch up but Ladd circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Ladd is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Ladd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Ladd.
Ladd looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Ladd cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.#T4#
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
A left lands for Ladd.
Ladd jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Ladd moved out of range.
Smith lands a high kick!
Ladd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith tries to clinch but Ladd is having none of it.
Ladd misses with a hook.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a head kick but Ladd moves out of range.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ladd misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ladd.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Smith clinches.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ladd blocks an uppercut.
Joe Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ladd misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith keeps control of Ladd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ladd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Ladd breaks from the clinch.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Ladd will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith thuds his right hand into Ladd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Ladd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a hook.
Ladd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ladd.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ladd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Ladd misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Ladd catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ladd throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Ladd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Ladd.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
Smith lands a jab.
Ladd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ladd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ladd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ladd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Ladd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Ladd pushes him off.
Ladd misses with a looping left.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ladd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ladd scores with a body shot. #T3#
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but Ladd manages to duck under it in time.
Ladd throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Ladd dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ladd.
Ladd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith wants to clinch up but Ladd keeps it at a distance.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Ladd moved out of range nicely.
Ladd lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ladd loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#T4#
Ladd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ladd looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Ladd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith takes a swing at Ladd's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Ladd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch but Ladd is avoiding it.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ladd swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Ladd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith tries to clinch but Ladd is having none of it.
Ladd 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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rosco Ladd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith defending well as Ladd loads up on a big left hand.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

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

 

Event: PFC 152 Aiken vs Yoshida     
Date:   Jan 25, 2020
#R1#
Lager tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Lager.
No joy there for Lager, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lager takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lager throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Lager is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith thuds his right hand into Lager's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Lager pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Lager avoids the head kick by Smith.
Lager tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Lager ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lager takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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 looks to land a right hand but Lager moved out of range.
Lager feints the counter takedown.
Lager looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.#TD2#
Lager shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lager from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lager scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Lager in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith pulls Lager in close to his closed guard and prevents Lager from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lager from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Lager is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Lager connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lager from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lager working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lager distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lager tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Lager is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lager is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lager trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lager keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.#T3#
Lager looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lager throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Lager misses with a kick to the body.
Lager throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lager takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lager fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aito Lager.
Lager cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
A punch combination from Lager misses.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lager on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Lager does no damage.
Lager has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Lager's ribs.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lager with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.#T4#
Smith misses with a body kick.
Lager rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith throws a head kick that Lager semi-blocks.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lager throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lager dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Lager's head and hops out.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLager.#TD2#
Lager drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lager sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lager's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lager trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
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 Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lager fails with a takedown attempt.
Lager pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith takes a swing at Lager's ribcage but misses.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lager shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Lager slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lager. Lager obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aito Lager is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Lager slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Lager.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lager counters with a stiff right hand.
Lager takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lager avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Lager was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith punishes Lager's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Lager feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith is trying to control the position but Lager postures up. #T1#
Lager sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Lager not doing much here.
Smith is controlling Lager's trapped leg to prevent Lager from advancing to side control.
Smith is looking to control Lager's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith wants to improve his position but Lager is controlling well.
Smith has hold of Lager's hands but Lager slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lager is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Lager in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Smith trying to control the position here.
Lager postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lager from controlling successfully.
Lager with a nice head shot there.
Lager stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lager is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lager trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lager lands a couple of digs.
Lager is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith is pulling down on Lager's head to control his posture.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Lager slips an elbow through the middle.
Lager is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lager stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lager.
Lager has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lager postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lager is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lager landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Lager looking to pass the guard.
Lager trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lager preventing the sweep.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lager trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lager wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lager with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aito Lager showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lager throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lager.
Smith jabs at Lager's body.
Lager is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lager throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lager swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith cracks Lager with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lager takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lager was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Lager slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Lager.
Lager steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lager throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lager steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.#T1#
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Lager shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Lager slips an elbow through the middle.
Lager wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Lager lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lager doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lager manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aito Lager has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith controls Lager momentarily but Lager frees himself.
Lager throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith controls Lager momentarily but Lager frees himself.
Lager is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Lager trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lager advances position into side control!
Lager looking to control but instead Smith has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lager scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith has hold of Lager's hands but Lager slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lager wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Lager lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lager pulls his head out easily.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Lager is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Smith keeping hold of Lager's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Lager is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lager to get the leverage.
Smith wants to control but Lager is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith is not content to let Lager control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lager is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lager trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lager controls the pace.
Lager postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lager dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith digs a good body shot into Lager's ribs.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD2#
Lager darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is controlling Lager's trapped leg to prevent Lager from advancing to side control.
Smith trying to hold on to Lager's head to control him but Lager postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aito Lager comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lager 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aito Lager!

An out of breath Aito Lager thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 149 Grabber vs Tuala 2     
Date:   Jan 05, 2020
#R1#
Smith looks to land a body kick but Yonic moved away.
Smith misses with a hook.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith slips a straight right by Yonic.
Yonic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yonic misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Yonic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yonic scores with a shot to the body.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yonic with a nice cross.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Yonic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Yonic.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Yonic moves out of range easily.
Smith swings for the body but Yonic moves out of range.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Yonic ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Yonic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Yonic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Yonic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yonic manages to avoid it.
Smith slips a jab from Yonic.
Smith throws a leg kick but Yonic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Yonic misses the target.#T1#
Smith throws a right hand that Yonic ducks under and follows up with a left that Yonic also avoids with ease.
Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Yonic throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith thows a body kick. Yonic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith walks into a jab.
Yonic throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Nice uppercut lands for Yonic. That snapped Smith's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Yonic.
Yonic missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but Yonic manages to duck under it in time.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Yonic drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Yonic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yonic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Yonic throws a shot to the body.
Smith stuns Yonic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yonic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yonic misses the jab.
Smith cracks Yonic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith swings for the body but Yonic moves out of range.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Yonic digs a good hook to Smith's body.
A head kick misses from Smith.
A quick step to the side and Yonic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a right and a left that Yonic avoids nicely.
Yonic digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith throws a head kick but Yonic moves out of range. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick but Yonic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Yonic on that attempt.
Yonic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yonic scrambles back to his feet.
Yonic misses with a looping right.
Yonic connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yonic cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yonic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yonic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yonic scrambles back to his feet.
Smith with a nice cross.
Yonic throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Yonic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yonic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Yonic throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Yonic shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Yonic 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 is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yonic with a body shot.#T4#
Yonic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Yonic's head.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Yonic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Yonic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Yonic moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Yonic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Yonic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yonic lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yonic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Yonic misses its intended target.
Smith swings for the body but Yonic moves out of range.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yonic's head.
A slow jab from Yonic misses its intended target.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yonic with a hook.
Yonic scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Yonic misses the shot to the body.
Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Yonic misses its intended target.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Yonic saw that one coming.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Yonic. Yonic gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Yonic is just out of range.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Yonic.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Yonic.
Yonic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Yonic misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Yonic drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yonic moves out of range of the body kick.
Yonic throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Yonic.
Yonic lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Yonic throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Yonic.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yonic jabs at Smith's body.
Yonic misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yonic misses with a body shot.
Smith avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yonic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yonic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.#T2#
Smith throws a front kick that sends Yonic stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Yonic misses.
Smith moves out of range as Yonic strikes.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Yonic ducks down to avoid it.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Yonic is just out of range.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Smith throws out a counter right but Yonic avoids it with no problem.
Yonic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yonic throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith cracks Yonic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yonic misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Yonic stumbling back into the cage.
Yonic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Yonic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yonic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yonic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yonic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith throws a body punch but Yonic moves out of range. #T3#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Yonic.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Yonic moved out of range.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.#TD#
Yonic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith controls Yonic momentarily but Yonic frees himself.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yonic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yonic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yonic trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Yonic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith pulls Yonic in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yonic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith is trying to control the position but Yonic postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yonic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yonic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith digs a good hook to Yonic's body.
Yonic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith defending well as Yonic loads up on a big left hand.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yonic swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a head kick but Yonic moves out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Yonic moves out of range easily.
Yonic throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Yonic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yonics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yonic throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yonic moves away.
Smith thuds a left hand into Yonic's body.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yonic throws a big shot that misses.
Smith thuds his right hand into Yonic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Yonic lands with a cross.
Yonic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Yonic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yonic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith is continuing to stall.#T1#
Yonic looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Yonic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yonic looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yonic has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage. #SUB#
Yonic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yonic looking for a sweep. Not yet Yonic, not yet. #SUB#
Yonic looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily. #SUB#
Yonic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Yonic wants to hit a switch here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yonic there!
Yonic tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Yonic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yonic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Yonic is working hard here to advance position.
Yonic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Yonic defending well.
Yonic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

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

Joe Smith gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Boss Yonic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh rats.'.

 

Event: PFC 142 Semenko vs Muir     
Date:   Dec 01, 2019
#R1#
Smith staying out of range there.
That kick from Smith tenderised Fujiwara's leg. Fujiwara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Fujiwara scores with a shot to the body.
Fujiwara 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 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara 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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fujiwara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Fujiwara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith slips a jab from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara misses the shot to the body.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fujiwara.#T1#
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fujiwara.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Fujiwara's front leg but catches the back leg as Fujiwara tries to avoid it.
Fujiwara swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A big right from Fujiwara misses.
Smith throws out a counter right but Fujiwara avoids it with no problem.
Fujiwara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Smith forces Fujiwara back against the cage and clinches.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujiwara's elbow.
Fujiwara wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Fujiwara lands a right hand.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Fujiwara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fujiwara's sensitive parts.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith! #T2#
Smith lands a jab to Fujiwara's midsection.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fujiwara or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Fujiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fujiwara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujiwara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fujiwara avoids the head kick by Smith.
Fujiwara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Fujiwara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fujiwara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Fujiwara moves away and avoids it.
Fujiwara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith lands with a hook. Fujiwara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fujiwara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Fujiwara.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Fujiwara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fujiwara finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Fujiwara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Fujiwara 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 ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Smith defending well as Fujiwara loads up on a big left hand.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Fujiwara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Fujiwara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Fujiwara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith is pulling down on Fujiwara's head. It's preventing any offense from Fujiwara, at least for the moment.
Fujiwara throwing strikes but missing.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fujiwara throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith throws a series of punches but Fujiwara avoids them all with ease.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Fujiwara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
Fujiwara tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Fujiwara lands with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that Fujiwara semi-blocks.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a low kick.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fujiwara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fujiwara checks a low kick from Smith.#T1#
Smith dips to his left and cracks Fujiwara with an uppercut!
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a hook but Fujiwara blocks it.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Fujiwara moves his leg out of the way.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Fujiwara's torso.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Fujiwara's head but Fujiwara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith tries to clinch #TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara is trying to keep Smith in close.
Fujiwara throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiwara being controlled here, momentarily.
Fujiwara looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujiwara, not yet.
Fujiwara being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fujiwara is working hard here to advance position.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fujiwara looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujiwara, not yet. #T3#
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fujiwara wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Fujiwara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fujiwara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fujiwara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Fujiwara trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fujiwara landing some decent shots from guard.
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Fujiwara stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Fujiwara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujiwara passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith is not content to let Fujiwara control the position.
Fujiwara is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fujiwara throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is holding on to half guard well.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fujiwara is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith missing with a left hand there. Fujiwara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith looks to land a combination but Fujiwara avoids it well.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Fujiwara feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Fujiwara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujiwara is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Fujiwara stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fujiwara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fujiwara working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T1#
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Fujiwara working the ground and pound from side control.
Fujiwara in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fujiwara looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Smith tries to bench press Fujiwara off him but Fujiwara keeps the position.
Fujiwara works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith tries to buck Fujiwara off but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Fujiwara in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith is trying to work for a sweep but Fujiwara has mounted him!
Fujiwara fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fujiwara working Smith over with strikes here.
Fujiwara landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Fujiwara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot to the head.
Fujiwara landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fujiwara punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith wants to hold on but Fujiwara pushes him away.
Fujiwara punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fujiwara raining down shots from the mount!
Yoshi Fujiwara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fujiwara raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Fujiwara pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith wants to hold on but Fujiwara pushes him away.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith wants to control but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Fujiwara with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith tries to hold on but Fujiwara pushes him away.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Fujiwara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fujiwara avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Fujiwara cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujiwara is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Fujiwara connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T4#
Fujiwara lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Fujiwara lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Fujiwara.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Fujiwara finish him?
Fujiwara postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Smith bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Fujiwara and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!
Yoshi Fujiwara really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: PFC 136 Yamaguchi vs Rock     
Date:   Nov 03, 2019
#R1#
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith checks a low kick from Kai.
Kai tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kai cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kai throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kai.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kai.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Kai misses with a hook.
Kai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Kai checks it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Smith lands a nice hook to Kai's body. Kai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kai throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Kai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Kai misses its intended target.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Kai scores with a hook.
Kai blocks a jab.
Kai blocks a leg kick.
Kai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kai is looking to clinch.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Kai's head back.
Kai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith staying out of range there.#CL2#
Smith rushes Kai and presses him up against the cage.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kai stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow. #BC#
Kai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a head kick but Kai moves out of range.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai blocks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Kai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kai dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kai was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Kai tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kai rather than just go for the knockout.
Kai avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith cracks Kai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Smith cracks Kai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith slips under a jab from Kai.
Kai jabs at Smith's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Kai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Kai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith. #T4#
Kai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kai in his tracks.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kai misses its target.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a low kick but Kai avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kai checks a low kick from Smith.
Kai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Kai looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Smith rushes Kai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Kai's front leg with a kick but Kai checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kai really felt that one!
Kai stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kai is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Kai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Kai moves his leg out of the way.
Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith punishes Kai's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Kai misses.
Kai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Donk. Smith catches Kai right on the button with a cross.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
Kai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Kai as he checks the leg kick.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith. #T1#
Smith moves away from the strike by Kai.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kai is out of range.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith lands a high kick!
Kai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws out a counter right but Kai avoids it with no problem.
Kai misses with a body shot.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 decent looking hook.
Kai swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kai was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a straight left. #T2#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Kai misses the jab.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Kai misses with an uppercut.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith motions for Kai to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Kai scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kai, as that shot connected.
Kai's corner calls for a 1-2. Kai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Kai's ribs.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kai scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Kai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kai.
Kai checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Kai misses.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kai staying out of range there.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kai's sensitive parts.
Kai throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Kai swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a low kick but Kai avoids it.
Kai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith digs a good hook to Kai's body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Kai blocks a head kick by Smith.
Kai avoids the head kick by Smith.
A jab lands there for Kai.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Kai ducks down to avoid it.
Kai throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kai.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kai doesn't seem phased though.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith throws the left hand but Kai avoids the punch easily.
Kai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kai.
Jab, jab by Kai - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kai misses with a straight left.
Smith takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Kai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kai.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Kai moved out of range.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kai.
Kai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kai. That did some damage!
Kai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai cracks Smith with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Kai blocks a jab.
A big left from Kai misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai blocks a head kick by Smith.
Kai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kai tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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!
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. #T1#
Kai looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kai.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Kai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Kai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kai looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Kai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Kai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai 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.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Kai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
A cross from Smith lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith looks to throw a body kick
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Kai misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Kai counters with an inside leg kick.
Kai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kai connects with a crisp jab.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith cracks Kai with a good jab.
Smith tries to work over Kai's front leg with a kick but Kai checks it.
Smith wants to slow Kai down by chopping away at his legs.
Kai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Kai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws a leg kick but Kai moved away.
Kai jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.#T3#
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Kai settles back down.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kai.
Kai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith moves out of range as Kai throws a body kick.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Kai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
A jab from Kai misses.
Kai avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kai.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kai.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kai moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Kai with an uppercut!
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kai.#T4#
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kai with a body shot.
Smith digs a good body shot into Kai's ribs.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kai tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Kai throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith throws a push kick but Kai slaps the foot to one side.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kai moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Kai's knee but Kai avoids it well.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Kron Kai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kai misses with a leg kick.

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 Kron Kai.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Smith waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: PFC132 Alzheimer v Kansalanien     
Date:   Oct 13, 2019
#R1#
Stenger avoids the head kick by Smith.
Stenger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenger misses with a kick to the body.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stenger lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenger's calf.
Stenger tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenger takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Smith throws a head kick but Stenger moves out of range.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stenger's hands.
Smith throws a hook but Stenger avoids it easily.#T1#
Stenger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stenger on the side of the head.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Stenger moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Stenger should have avoided that one.
Stenger misses with a wild body shot.
Stenger is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stenger throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Stenger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stenger misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Stenger checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Stenger moves out of range easily.
Stenger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
We've been told by Stenger's head coaches at TZY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith. #T2#
Smith misses with a low kick.
Stenger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Stenger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Stenger blocks the leg kick.
Smith jabs at Stenger's body.
Stenger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stenger throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stenger 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.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stenger scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stenger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Stenger lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Stenger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stenger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Stenger lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Stenger is looking to clinch.
Stenger throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Stenger misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Stenger throws a body kick that misses.
Stenger moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Stenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Stenger should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger misses with a looping right.#T4#
Stenger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Smith tenderised Stenger's leg. Stenger is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Stenger blocks the leg kick.
Stenger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stenger under the eye.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stenger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
Smith throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
Stenger misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenger.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big right from Stenger misses.
Stenger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Stenger misses its intended target.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenger's calf.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stenger throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith staying out of range there.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith misses the jab.
Stenger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith throws a low kick but Stenger avoids it.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Stenger moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Stenger walks into a left hand.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Stenger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Stenger has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger lands an uppercut.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Smith.
Stenger looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Stenger misses with a knee strike.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenger's elbow.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Stenger avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Stenger avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith. #T2#
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Stenger tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Stenger tries to tie him up.
Stenger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger blocks an uppercut.
Stenger scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith pushes Stenger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stenger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stenger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stenger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith blocks a body shot from Stenger.
Smith pushes Stenger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith pushes Stenger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenger's elbow.
Stenger looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stenger connects with a knee to the head.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Stenger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it. #T4#
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stenger pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joe Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenger's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stenger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith pushes Stenger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenger controls his hands.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger trying to land knees to the body.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
Stenger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smith is looking to chop away at Stenger's legs.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Stenger misses.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Stenger lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenger.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith jabs at Stenger's body.
Stenger checks a low kick from Smith.
Stenger motions for Smith to come forward. Stenger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stenger is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stenger.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Stenger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stenger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Stenger looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Stenger connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Stenger misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenger connects with a jab.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Stenger is out of range.
Stenger ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Stenger.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Stenger checks it.
Stenger throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Stenger's head back.
Smith cracks Stenger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Stenger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
Stenger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Stenger as he connects with a hook.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith slips under a jab from Stenger.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Stenger steps away.
Stenger scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Stenger's knee but Stenger avoids it well.
Stenger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stenger blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Stenger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stenger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Good work by Stenger as he checks the leg kick.
Stenger slips under a jab from Smith.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenger connects with a solid leg kick.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stenger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stenger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Stenger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenger.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stenger is looking to score with low kicks.
Stenger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stenger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stenger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Stenger misses. #T4#
Stenger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stenger misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Good leg kick by Stenger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stenger throws a leg kick
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Stenger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenger swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Stenger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith punishes Stenger's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Stenger down.
Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stenger's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

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

Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Smith waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
Aksel Stenger spoke after the fight, saying 'Another huge disappointment. '.

 

Event: PFC 128 Alzheimer vs Priester     
Date:   Sep 15, 2019
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Wild throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Wild blocks a leg kick.
Wild is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Wild pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wild chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wild eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wild avoids the head kick by Smith.
Wild takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wild's sensitive parts.
Smith scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wild gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Wild misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wild has time to react.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Wild takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wild manages to avoid it.#CL#
Wild fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith working aggressively here. #T1#
Smith tries a body shot but Wild blocks it.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wild misses with some punches.
Wild lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wild throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Wild lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wild.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Wild controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Wild fails to land.
Wild lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Wild avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Wild avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Wild lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A hook to the body from Wild.
Smith looks winded!
Nice body punch from Wild - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short left from Wild.
Wild lands an uppercut.
Wild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wild lands an uppercut.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wild seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Wild.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Wild controls the action.
Wild lands with a left to the head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Wild.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wild.
A body shot lands from Wild.
Wild scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Wild.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wild lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wild.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wild is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Wild scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Wild fails to land.
Wild lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Wild lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wild's elbow.
Wild working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wild.
Smith tries to work over Wild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wild cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Wild tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Wild back against the cage.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Wild misses with the head strike.
Wild misses with the head strike.
Smith working aggressively here.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wild.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wild swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wild lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wild throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Wild.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wild scores with a hook to the body.
Wild swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wild tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Wild - that landed with a thud.
Wild lands a nice uppercut.
Wild lands with a light punch inside.
Wild lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wild tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with some punches.
Wild lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Wild on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wet Wild dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wild feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith blocks a jab.
Wild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Wild manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wild misses with a body shot.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Wild looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wild misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith stuns Wild with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Wild misses.
Smith throws a leg kick but Wild sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Wild misses the target.
Wild checks a low kick from Smith.
Wild is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws out a loose jab but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith motions for Wild to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wild's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wild scrambles back to his feet.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Wild tries a head kick but it misses.
Wild just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wild scores with a head kick.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Wild's leg but Wild calmly moves out of range.
Wild misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
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 thumps Wild with a low kick.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wild.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Wild coming out on top.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Wild misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Wild down.
Wild throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wild checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wild swinging wildly here.
Wild chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him. #T2#
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wild. That did some damage!
Wild throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wild is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Wild.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Wild is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Wild. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wild.
Wild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Wild looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Wild.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wild punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Wild.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Wild takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Wild is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.#T3#
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Smith misses.
Wild appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wild lands a head shot.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wild scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Wild throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Wild thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Wild cracks Smith with a good jab.
Wild throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wild throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wild throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wild.
Smith slips a jab from Wild.
Wild dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith punishes Wild's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wild misses the target.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wild lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Wild takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Wild has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wild and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from Wild.
Wild is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Wild.
Wild tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wild.
Smith slips under a jab from Wild.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wild avoids the head kick by Smith.
Wild throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wild.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wet Wild dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wild connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wild throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Wild misses with a looping right.
Wild getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wild checks a leg kick.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wild.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wild. Wild obviously looking to wear him down.
Wild checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wild looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Wild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Wild takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Wild counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wild throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wild looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Wild throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Wild checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wild was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Wild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Smith tries to get set, Wild tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wild throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Wild misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wild misses with a straight left.
Wild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wild. Wild obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wet Wild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smith slips a jab from Wild.
Wild misses with a head kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Wild.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wild takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wild throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith jabs Wild to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Wild.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Wild's head back.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Wild moved out of range nicely.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wild lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Wild fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Wild throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Wild misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wild to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Wild.#T3#
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Wild.
Wild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wild was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith misses with a hook. Wild ducked under it nicely.
Wild takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wild throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Wild.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wild checks a low kick from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Wild's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Wild has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wild and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wild lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wild. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wild scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Wild off balance momentarily.
Wild throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Wild moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Wild moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wild or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Smith.
I think Wild 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wet Wild!

Wet Wild gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: PFC 123 Slurper vs Sanchez     
Date:   Aug 18, 2019
#R1#
Smith misses with a low kick.
Yew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Yew blocks a jab.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith throws a jab when Yew was well out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick but Yew checks it.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith punishes Yew's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a low kick but Yew avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Yew as he connects with a hook.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Yew blocks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yew paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yew is looking to chop away at Smith's legs. #T1#
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yew.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yew doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith thumps Yew with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Yew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith slips a jab from Yew.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Yew misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Yew has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yew and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Yew misses the target.
Yew blocks a head kick by Smith. #T2#
Yew misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Yew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yew is looking to counter punch.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith lands a body shot.
Yew is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Yew explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yew ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Yew moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Yew looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yew counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Yew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Yew saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Yew tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Yew avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Yew.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Yew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yew counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Yew throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yew under the eye.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yew's sensitive parts.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Yew saw it coming and moves away.
Smith lands a jab to Yew's midsection.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yew misses with a body kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yew.
Yew jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yew checks a leg kick.
Yew lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Yew looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Yew tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Yew takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Yew appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Yew misses its intended target.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Yew wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Yew lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Smith misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yew scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a leg kick but Yew sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith slips under a jab from Yew.
Yew avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yew takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yew blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Yew manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yew is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yew throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yew misses with a straight left. #T1#
Yew fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Yew lands a nice looking body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Yew might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Yew is out of range.
Yew just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yew.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that Yew semi-blocks.
Yew scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yew throws a big shot that misses.
Yew backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yew lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith thuds a left hand into Yew's body.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Yew misses the target.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yew walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith throws a jab when Yew was well out of range.#T2#
Smith tests Yew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Yew scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith thows a leg kick but Yew checks it
and Yew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yew.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Yew just misses with a punch to the body.
Yew closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Yew is out of range.
Yew lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Yew. #T3#
Smith misses the jab.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yew.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Yew counters with a solid body kick.
Smith avoids the body shot from Yew.
Yew blocks the body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yew 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.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Yew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yew throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Yew lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yew slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Some wild striking there from Yew.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yew checks it well.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yew has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Yew throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Yew.
Yew looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Yew swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yew misses with a low kick.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yew.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Smith backs away, Yew returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yew on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith lands a nice hook to Yew's body. Yew takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith avoids the body shot from Yew.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Yew's front leg with a kick but Yew checks it.
Yew tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yef Yew will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith lands a jab to Yew's midsection.
Smith tries to clinch but Yew moves out of range.
Yew walks into a jab.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Yew pushes him off.
Yew lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Yew has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yew and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yew connects with a solid leg kick.
Yew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Yew looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yew pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Yew keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith cracks Yew with a good jab.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Yew counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Yew tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Yew counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yew darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Smith catches Yew right on the button with a cross.
Smith throws a right hand that Yew ducks under and follows up with a left that Yew also avoids with ease.
Yew slips under a jab.
A jab from Smith misses.
Yew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Yew.#T2#
Yew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yew misses with a low kick.
Yew on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Yew blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith is looking to chop away at Yew's legs.
Smith tries to clinch but Yew moves out of range.
Yew blocks a head kick by Smith.
Yew throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Yew throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yew throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith swings for the body but Yew moves out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Yew counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Yew.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yew doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Yew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith moves away from the strike by Yew.
Yew fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but Yew manages to duck under it in time.
Yew throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith misses with a hook. Yew ducked under it nicely.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Yew scores with a leg kick.
Yew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Yew lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yew throws a shot to the body.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Yew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yew throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yew slips a jab from Smith.#T4#
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Yew counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yew moves away.
Yew loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Yew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yew looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
A big left from Smith misses.
Yew connects with a looping right hand.
A clash of legs there as Yew blocks the low kick.
Yew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Yew on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Yew connects with a single shot there.
Smith throws a hook but Yew blocks it.
Yew misses with a wild body shot.
Yew throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yew.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yef Yew showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yew 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: PFC 117 Nordskov vs Tanaka     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Beta Fail in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez scores with a jab.#T1#
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanchez thinking.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez. #T2#
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
Smith keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.#T3#
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Sanchez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Smith throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.#CL2#
Smith forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith slips under a jab.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Sanchez 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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Sanchez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanchez steps away.
Smith thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Smith. #BC#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanchez misses with the combination. #T2#
A solid body kick from Smith.
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!
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez with a jab.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.#T3#
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Smith.
Sanchez lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected. #T4#
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Yes Man Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith staying out of range there.
Sanchez backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Smith throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Smith tries a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Sanchez scores with a nice body kick.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith misses the jab.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith. #T2#
Smith takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Smith swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez. #T3#
Smith throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanchez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Smith throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez lands with a right hand.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Smith.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Smith.
Well Sanchez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PFC 113 Urani vs Bathory     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1#
Kansleri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kansleri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Kansleri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kansleri wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansleri, as that shot connected.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kansleri staying out of range there.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansleri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansleri takes one to the chin there.
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from Smith.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Kansleri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Kansleri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kansleri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kansleri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith jabs Kansleri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Kansleri.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansleri misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Kansleri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Kansleri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansleri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith tests Kansleri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kansleri swings for the body but Smith moves out of range. #T2#
Smith looks to land a right hand but Kansleri moved out of range.
Kansleri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Kansleri misses.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kansleri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kansleri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Kansleri throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansleri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kansleri takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from Smith.
As Smith backs away, Kansleri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kansleri works the jab nicely.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Kansleri as he connects with a hook.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Kansleri's ribs.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick from Kansleri misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Kansleri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansleri's calf.
Kansleri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kansleri scrambles back to his feet.
Smith misses with a straight right.
A jab from Kansleri finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Kansleri blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansleri avoids a kick to the body.
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansleri.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri scores with a nice head shot.
Kansleri fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Kansleri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansleri 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.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kansleri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith digs a good hook to Kansleri's body.
Smith throws a low kick but Kansleri moves out of range easily.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Kansleri thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Kansleri is wise to it.
Kansleri misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri 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.
The fighters circling - Kansleri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Kansleri backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith slips under a jab.
A big right from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith thuds his right hand into Kansleri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansleri, right into the meat.
Smith swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
A left lands for Smith.
Kansleri throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kansleri finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Nice body kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook. Kansleri ducked under it nicely.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri misses the jab.
Kansleri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Kansleri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kansleri really felt that one!
Kansleri throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kansleri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kansleri misses with a hook.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri checks a leg kick nicely.
Kansleri lands a front kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kansleri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kansleri takes one to the side of the head.
Smith digs a good hook to Kansleri's body.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith connects with a right hand. Kansleri shakes it off.#T2#
That kick from Smith tenderised Kansleri's leg. Kansleri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kansleri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansleri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kansleri throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kansleri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansleri jabs at Smith's body.
Kansleri delivers a nice body kick.
That kick from Smith tenderised Kansleri's leg. Kansleri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kansleri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Kansleri settles back down.
Kansleri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Kansleri blocks the leg kick.
Kansleri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansleri's head.
Nice body punch from Smith. #T3#
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith lands with a hook. Kansleri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Kansleri 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 blocks a head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Kansleri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands with a cross.
Kansleri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kansleri throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Kansleri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Kansleri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansleri misses with a hook.
Kansleri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith throws a leg kick but Kansleri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansleri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kansleri throws out a powerful jab.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansleri scores with a shot to the body.
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kansleri on the side of the head.
Kansleri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Kansleri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Kansleri connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Kansleri saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Kansleri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Kansleri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kansleri's elbow.
Smith is leaning against Kansleri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kansleri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
I was talking to Kansleri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Kansleri working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kansleri.
Smith is leaning against Kansleri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kansleri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansleri scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rauta Kansleri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kansleri tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Kansleri ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kansleri no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kansleri working a defensive guard here.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kansleri is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith is fighting to break Kansleri's control of his arms but Kansleri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kansleri working a defensive guard here.
Kansleri pulls Smith in to control the position. #T3#
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith slips under a jab.
Kansleri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Kansleri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kansleri throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith connects with the punch.
Kansleri swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith lands with a straight right. Kansleri didn't see that one coming.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Kansleri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Kansleri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansleri tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Kansleri misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kansleri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kansleri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Kansleri's belly button to the back.
Kansleri misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansleri lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith catches Kansleri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Kansleri misses.
Smith avoids the body shot from Kansleri.
Kansleri is looking to land body kicks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

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

An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Smith thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: EMP Allen vs Orlov     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Asham connects with a solid leg kick.
Asham looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asham doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asham. That did some damage!
Asham walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Asham loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Asham avoids it.
It looked like Asham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Asham.
Smith lands a nice hook to Asham's body. Asham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asham.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asham!
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asham rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith throws a leg kick
enabling Asham to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asham is looking to counter punch.
Smith swings for the body but Asham moves out of range.
Smith slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Asham misses the target.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Asham.
Smith cracks the inside of Asham's front leg.
Asham is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asham.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Asham misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asham throws out the jab.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asham.
Asham has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Asham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asham is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith feints and then cracks Asham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asham down.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Asham.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asham checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Asham scores with a shot to the body.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asham moves away from the strike by Smith.
Asham moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith takes a swing at Asham's ribcage but misses.
Asham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asham throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Donk. Asham catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asham half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Asham's belly button to the back.#T3#
Smith misses with a hook.
Asham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Asham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith throws a body punch but Asham moves out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch but Asham is avoiding it.
Asham is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asham.
Asham misses with a straight left.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Asham moved out of range nicely.
Asham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asham doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Asham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asham prevents a body shot from Smith.
A short right from Asham.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith works on Asham's body with a couple of short punches.
Asham misses with a punch to the body.
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asham can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asham misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A short left from Asham.
Asham pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith avoiding damage as Asham throws knees to the body.
Asham missing with knees to the body.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Asham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Asham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asham misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries a body shot but Asham blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
Smith digs a right hand into Asham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asham's gas tank.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asham was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith throws a jab when Asham was well out of range.
Asham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith works Asham's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Asham gets a clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asham's elbow.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asham's elbow.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Asham avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Asham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asham misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Asham back into the cage.
Smith gets through Asham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 presses Asham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Asham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith presses Asham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith gets through Asham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asham tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asham presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asham struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Asham lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Asham avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Asham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Asham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asham misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith working aggressively here. #T2#
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Asham lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asham misses with a knee strike.
Asham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Asham avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Asham controls the action.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries to work over Asham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asham tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Asham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asham.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Asham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asham misses with a knee strike.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Asham controls the action.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asham.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a body shot from Asham.
Asham tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Asham back against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith is trying to drag Asham to the mat but Asham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Asham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith pushes Asham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Asham controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ashams head.
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 punch to the body.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Asham.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith cracks Asham with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Asham throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Asham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Asham.
Asham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asham tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Asham up against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asham lands a shot to the body.
Asham prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Asham's ribcage. Asham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Asham.
Nice body punch from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Asham scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Asham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Asham misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asham. That's going to slow Smith down. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Smith. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asham slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asham.
Asham takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws out a counter right but Asham avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Asham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asham walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith is working Asham over against the cage.
Arron Asham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Smith tries to work over Asham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith has Asham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Asham. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asham landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Asham missing with knees to the body.
Smith is leaning against Asham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asham prevents a body shot from Smith.
Asham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Asham lands an uppercut.
Asham crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Asham avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Asham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asham blocking some punches.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asham's elbow.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Asham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith working aggressively here.
A short left from Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asham loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asham tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Asham defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Asham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith avoids the body shot from Asham.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asham misses with a wild body shot.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asham misses with a body kick.
Smith tests Asham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asham misses with a straight left.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asham. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

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

Joe Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

 

Event: EMP Mumu vs Arendse     
Date:   Apr 12, 2019
#R1#
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Marley's front leg but catches the back leg as Marley tries to avoid it.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Smith has Marley up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Marley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Marley lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Marley blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Marley.
Marley lands a shot to the body.
Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries a body shot but Marley blocks it. #T1#
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Marley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Marley is working Smith over against the cage.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marley.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Marley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Marley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marley pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marley lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action. #T2#
Marley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Marley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley blocks an uppercut.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Marley is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Marley.
Marley blocking some punches.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Marley blocking some punches.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Marley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marley backwards. #T3#
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marley blocking some punches.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marley working aggressively here.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marley prevents a body shot from Smith.
Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marleys head.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buffalo Marley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Marley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Marley.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marley connects with a looping right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Marley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Marley clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Marley takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Buffalo Marley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Marley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands. #T1#
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marley obliges.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Marley lands a left hand.
Marley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley lands a right hand.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith blocks a body shot from Marley. #T2#
Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Marley as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Marley tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Marley.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Marley's ribcage. Marley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marley misses with some punches.
Marley working aggressively here.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Smith working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley. #T4#
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Marley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Marley blocks a body shot from Smith.
Marley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marley lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Buffalo Marley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Marley.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Marley.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Marley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a hook but Marley avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith cracks Marley with an open hand slap.#T1#
Marley misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Marley has managed to clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Marley working aggressively here.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith digs a right hand into Marley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marley's gas tank.
Marley working aggressively here.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marley.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Marley cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A knee to the head by Marley. #T2#
Marley lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Marley misses with a knee to the head.
Marley lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marley pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Marley.
Marley blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marley. #T3#
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marley blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Marley - that landed with a thud.
Buffalo Marley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marley prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
A shot in the inside from Marley.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
A short left from Marley.
A hook to the body from Smith. #T4#
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Marley blocks a body shot from Smith.
A body shot lands from Marley.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Marley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley blocks a body shot from Smith.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buffalo Marley!

Buffalo Marley 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.

 

Event: EMP Jones vs Marley     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Mma lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Mma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mma misses the jab.
Mma throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Mma throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Mma throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith punishes Mma's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Mma.#T1#
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mma backwards.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to work over Mma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mma wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with some punches. #BC#
Mma breaks from the clinch.
Mma misses with a leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mma counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Mma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mma checks a low kick from Smith.
Mma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.#T2#
Smith wants to slow Mma down by chopping away at his legs.
Mma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Mma and move into the clinch position.
Mma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mma throws out the jab.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Mma shakes him off and moves away.
Smith throws the left hand but Mma avoids the punch easily.
Mma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mma throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mma misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Mma throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Mma only half commits.
Smith lands a nice hook to Mma's body. Mma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mma.#T3#
Smith tries to clinch but Mma moves out of range. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Mma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Mma.
Smith throws out a counter right but Mma avoids it with no problem.
Mma just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mma's calf.
Mma jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mma misses with a body kick.
Smith cracks the inside of Mma's front leg.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Mma is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Mma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Mma off balance momentarily.
Smith is looking to clinch but Mma is avoiding it.
Mma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
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 takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Mma.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith keeps control of Mma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Mma breaks from the clinch.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mma.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mma. #CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Mma tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Mma back against the cage.
Mma scores with a shoulder strike.
Mma blocks a body shot from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith has Mma pressed against the cage, preventing Mma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mma blocks a body shot from Smith. #BC#
Mma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Mma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Smith digs a good hook to Mma's body.
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 wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick from Smith lands but Mma takes it in his stride.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mma is able to avoid easily.
Mma checks a low kick from Smith.
Mma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Mma misses.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mma looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Mma shakes him off and moves away.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mma lands with a shot to the body.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mma is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Mma counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mma lands the left hand.
Mma lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Mma bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mma lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Smith.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mma is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith pushes Mma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Smith tries a body shot but Mma blocks it.
Smith tries a body shot but Mma blocks it.
Mma wants to break free but Smith has control.
Mma tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #BC#
Mma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mma. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mma throws out a powerful jab.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith wants to clinch up but Mma keeps it at a distance.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Mma ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Mma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith digs a good hook to Mma's body.
Mma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mma.
Mma misses with a looping left.
Mma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a low kick but Mma avoids it.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mma's calf.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mma doesn't seem bothered though.
Mma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mma scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Mma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Mma checks it.
Mma takes one to the chin there.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mma.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Mma does no damage.
Mma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range. #CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Mma.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mma scores with a hook to the body.
Mma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Mma scores with a nice body kick.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mma's sensitive parts.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mma on the side of the head.
Smith wants to clinch up but Mma keeps it at a distance.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Mma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Mma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mma, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries to work over Mma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mma is trying to break free.
Mma is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Mma blocks a body shot from Smith. #T1#
Smith has Mma pressed against the cage, preventing Mma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mma blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joe Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Mma.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith presses Mma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Mma.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Mma takes a shot to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith gets through Mma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mma is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mma.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mma's elbow.
Mma can't break the clinch.
Mma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mma backwards. #T3#
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Mma controls the action.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mma.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Mma's head.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Mma can't break the clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Mma.
Mma tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Mma looking to stall.
Mma blocks a body shot from Smith.
Mma prevents a body shot from Smith.
Mma is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.#T4#
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mmas head.
A short right from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mma wants to break free but Smith has control.
Mma is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Mma blocks it. #BC#
Mma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Mma.
Mma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mma lands a head shot.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mma motions for Smith to come forward. Mma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Jeff Mma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mma misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

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

An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Smith thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: EMP Steve vs Bulletowich     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
Sideman moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Sideman clinches.
Smith pushes Sideman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sideman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sidemans head.
A short body shot lands from Sideman as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sideman tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith punishes Sideman's body with a nice straight punch.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Sideman avoids it.
Sideman slips a jab from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Sideman lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Sideman cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Sideman misses.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sideman. Sideman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Smith.
Sideman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideman's elbow.
Sideman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sideman.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Smith digs a right hand into Sideman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sideman's gas tank.
Sideman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sideman stalling in the clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideman's elbow.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands a right hand. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Sideman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.#T2#
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a head kick but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Sideman tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Sideman.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Sideman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sideman, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheers as Sideman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith tries to work over Sideman's front leg with a kick but Sideman checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideman! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith staying out of range there.#T3#
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sideman finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Sideman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Sideman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sideman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith tests Sideman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Sideman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sideman throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sideman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sideman throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sideman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sideman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sideman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sideman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sideman tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sideman blocks a leg kick.
Sideman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith slips under a jab from Sideman.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Sideman's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Smith misses.
Sideman wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Sideman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sideman jabs at Smith's body.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Sideman swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sideman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a body kick.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sideman throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sideman's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Sideman is out of range.
Sideman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sideman doesn't seem bothered though.
Sideman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Sideman misses.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith throws a jab when Sideman was well out of range.
Sideman slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a hook. Sideman ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Sideman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
Denny Sideman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Sideman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Sideman counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Sideman misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Smith. #T2#
Sideman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sideman lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Sideman misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a left hand.
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sideman scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Sideman wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
Sideman thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sideman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sideman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sideman.
Sideman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Sideman is out of range.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Sideman moves his leg out of the way.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith thuds his right hand into Sideman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sideman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sideman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sideman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Sideman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sideman throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Smith misses.
Sideman tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Sideman moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith is looking to chop away at Sideman's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sideman throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith lands a jab to Sideman's midsection.
Sideman throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Sideman swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Smith.
Sideman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Sideman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sideman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sideman throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Sideman closes the distance and clinches.
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sideman fails to land.
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Smith. #T1#
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Sideman throws a head punch that misses.
Sideman trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sideman into the cage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a body punch.
Sideman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Sideman controls the action.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Sideman off balance momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
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 telegraphed body shot
and Sideman counters with a straight right hand.
Sideman needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith misses the jab.
Sideman wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Sideman misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Sideman tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith keeps Sideman at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Sideman misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Sideman has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Sideman lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Sideman is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideman's elbow.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Sideman can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sideman.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Sideman takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Sideman.
Smith misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sideman digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.#CL#
Smith gets a clinch.
Sideman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith works on Sideman's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith presses Sideman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith works on Sideman's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sideman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith cracks Sideman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Smith lands a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

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

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joe Smith made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: EMP Bush vs Yoshida     
Date:   Jan 25, 2019
#R1#
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries a low kick but Cobb avoids it.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith slips under a jab from Cobb.
Smith scores with a hook.
Cobb throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cobb.
Cobb checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith thuds his right hand into Cobb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Cobb blocks the leg kick.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Cobb jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Cobb throws a counter combo.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Cobb misses. #T2#
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb scores with a punch to the head.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Cobb gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Cobb throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cobb is looking to clinch.
Cobb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Cobb moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Cobb takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Cobb working aggressively here. #BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Cobb's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobb tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Cobb clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith scores with a head kick. Cobb tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cobb moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Cobb lands a two punch combo.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
As Cobb backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cobb lands a right hook to the body.
Cobb tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Smith.
Marciano Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Cobb forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobb on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith 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.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a hook.
Cobb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Smith throws a low kick but Cobb avoids it.
Cobb throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Cobb lands with a cross.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith staying out of range there.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Cobb slips under a jab from Smith.
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 tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
That kick from Smith tenderised Cobb's leg. Cobb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
It looks like Smith has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Cobb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Cobb throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Cobb throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cobb just manages to avoid it.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.#T4#
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A lazy left from Cobb finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range.
As Smith backs off Cobb throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Cobb throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobb checks a low kick from Smith.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Cobb to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cobb slips a straight right by Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cobb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith jabs Cobb right on the nose. Cobb blinks but takes it well.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Cobb checks a leg kick nicely.
As Smith backs off Cobb throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Cobb rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not. #BC2#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Cobb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Cobb drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Cobb works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith lands a left hand.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it. #T2#
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobb darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Smith slips under a jab.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
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.#T3#
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is looking to chop away at Cobb's legs.
Cobb misses the jab.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Cobb connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A lazy left from Cobb finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Cobb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Cobb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cobb just manages to avoid it.
Cobb cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith throws a low kick but Cobb avoids it.
Smith throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marciano Cobb.
Well Cobb 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!

A very excited looking Marciano Cobb rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Pekka vs Steve     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1#
Smith throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries a low kick but Gagnon avoids it.
Gagnon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Gagnon loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Gagnon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Gagnon dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Decent striking displayed by Gagnon there.
Smith is looking to slow Gagnon down with leg kicks.
Gagnon with a jab.
Gagnon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gagnon connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Gagnon to counter with a crisp jab.
Gagnon tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Gagnon misses its intended target.
Smith throws a counter high kick but Gagnon was just alert enough to avoid it.
Luc Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Gagnon misses the jab.
Gagnon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good work by Gagnon as he checks the leg kick.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Gagnon counter with a right hand. #CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gagnon misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to work over Gagnon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gagnon throws a head punch that misses.
Gagnon prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Gagnon working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Gagnon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Gagnon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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. #T2#
Gagnon takes one to the chin there.
Gagnon scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gagnon lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Gagnon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gagnon misses with a body shot.
Gagnon connects with a single shot there.
Gagnon takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Gagnon shrugs it off though.
Gagnon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gagnon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gagnon wants to clinch.
Gagnon missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Gagnon lands.#T3#
Gagnon misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Gagnon's belly button to the back.
Gagnon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gagnon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Gagnon blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Gagnon misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Gagnon there.
Gagnon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Gagnon persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Gagnon.#CL#
Smith forces Gagnon back against the cage and clinches.
Gagnon tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Gagnon drops back down to his feet.
Gagnon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Gagnon working aggressively here. #T4#
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gagnon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Gagnon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gagnon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gagnon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gagnon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gagnon tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gagnon's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gagnon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Gagnon. #TD2#
Gagnon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Gagnon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Gagnon misses its intended target.
Smith scores with a one two! Gagnon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a right and a left that Gagnon avoids nicely.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Gagnon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Gagnon's head but Gagnon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gagnon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gagnon misses the jab.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Gagnon scores with a nice right hand.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Gagnon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gagnon 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gagnon throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Gagnon takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Gagnon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gagnon moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Gagnon just misses with a punch to the body.
Gagnon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Gagnon is out of range.
Gagnon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Gagnon.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Gagnon controls the action.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Gagnon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gagnon tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #T2#
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gagnon fails to land.
Gagnon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Gagnon pulls guard successfully.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gagnon is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gagnon is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. #SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Gagnon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gagnon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gagnon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Gagnon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gagnon keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Gagnon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gagnon is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Gagnon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Gagnon throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Gagnon missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gagnon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gagnon throws a big shot that misses.
Gagnon misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Gagnon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith tries a body shot but Gagnon blocks it.
A short left from Smith.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Gagnon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a left hand. #T1#
Gagnon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Gagnon.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Gagnon tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gagnon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gagnon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gagnon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Gagnon controls his hands.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith prevents a body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gagnon takes a shot to the head.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gagnon tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Gagnon scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gagnon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from Gagnon finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Jab by Gagnon.
Gagnon thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luc Gagnon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Gagnon.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Gagnon moves out of range easily.
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.#CL#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gagnon, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gagnon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gagnon is trying to get back to full guard.
Gagnon is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Joe Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gagnon wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Gagnon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith is looking to stall here but Gagnon recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Gagnon really dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Gagnon tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gagnon to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Gagnon - just one landing.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gagnon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Gagnon checks it.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Gagnon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Gagnon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gagnon lands a right hand.
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!
Gagnon swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gagnon swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Smith misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gagnon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gagnon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gagnon throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Gagnon shrugs it off.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Gagnon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith slips a straight right by Gagnon.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gagnon dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gagnon jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
A short uppercut from Gagnon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Gagnon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gagnon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands a right hand.
Gagnon lands a shot to the body.
Gagnon is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries a body shot but Gagnon blocks it.
Gagnon tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocks a body shot from Gagnon.
Luc Gagnon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gagnon misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Smith moves out of range as Gagnon strikes.
Gagnon lands a head shot.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Gagnon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith staying out of range there.
Gagnon misses with a body shot.
Gagnon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gagnon throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws a head kick but Gagnon moves out of range.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Gagnon seems unphased.
Gagnon cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gagnon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gagnon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Jab by Gagnon.
Gagnon throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Gagnon drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Gagnon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon lands a shoulder strike.
Gagnon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Gagnon throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Smith. #TD2#
Gagnon manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Gagnon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Gagnon dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Gagnon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gagnon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Gagnon cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gagnon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gagnon will feel that in the morning.
Gagnon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Gagnon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Smith misses.
Gagnon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Gagnon.
Smith throws a leg kick but Gagnon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gagnon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gagnon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gagnon just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Gagnon misses with a hook.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gagnon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a counter high kick but Gagnon was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gagnon jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gagnon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith thuds his right hand into Gagnon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Gagnon.
Gagnon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gagnon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gagnon tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Gagnon fails to land.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gagnon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gagnon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Smith.
Gagnon misses with the head strike.
Gagnon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Gagnon lands with a left to the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gagnon is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gagnon lands with a right to the head.
Smith prevents a body shot from Gagnon. #T3#
Smith prevents a body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon is working Smith over against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smith blocks a body shot from Gagnon.
Smith blocks a body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gagnon tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocking some punches.
Gagnon has a couple of punches blocked by Smith. #TD2#
Gagnon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Luc Gagnon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Smith controls Gagnon momentarily but Gagnon frees himself.
Gagnon stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gagnon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gagnon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gagnon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Gagnon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gagnon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Gagnon!

Luc Gagnon is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Luc Gagnon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TGC 82     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cobb.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Cobb misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Cobb sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Cobb avoids it this time.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith lands a body shot.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well. #T1#
Cobb moves away from the strike by Smith.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Cobb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Cobb off balance momentarily.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cobb's hands.
Smith thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Cobb against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cobb gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Smith pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with some punches.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Smith tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smith with a hook.
Cobb checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Cobb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Cobb in the body.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith.
A right hand to the body from Smith. #T1#
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Cobb lands a body punch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith misses with some punches. #T2#
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Cobb.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Cobb cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobb.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Smith. #T4#
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Cobb tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Smith cracks Cobb with a nice body shot.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cobb!
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Cobb 's knee.
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Cobb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cobb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Cobb.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Cobb's knee but Cobb avoids it well.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb wants to clinch.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith moves to clinch but Cobb breaks away
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith blocks a jab.
Marciano Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.#T3#
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cobb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith tries to clinch but Cobb moves away
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Smith lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith is looking to chop away at Cobb's legs.
As Smith looks to move away, Cobb throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith lands a jab to Cobb's midsection.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.#T4#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Cobb counters by clinching up.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joe Smith just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Cobb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to clinch but Cobb moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab from Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Cobb misses the jab.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobb with a body shot.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Cobb throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2##CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Cobb. Cobb maintains the clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Smith.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith is leaning against Cobb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action. #T3#
Smith lands a right hand.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb lands with a light punch inside.
Smith misses with some punches.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
A short uppercut from Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith pushes Cobb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith.
A short left from Smith.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobb.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Smith.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Cobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Smith.
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith blocking some punches.
Cobb pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith blocking some punches.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #T3#
Nice body punch from Smith.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Cobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Smith.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb is working Smith over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith lands a body punch. #T4#
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Cobb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with the head strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Smith!

Joe Smith is the new middleweight champion!
Joe Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: TGC 79     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Smith.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Graves or not.
Graves tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Graves missing with knees to the body.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith. #T1#
Graves stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith is working Graves over against the cage.
Graves prevents a body shot from Smith.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Graves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards. #T2#
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
A short right from Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Smith tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
A short left from Smith.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Smith. #ROC2#
Graves is rocked!
Smith lands a right hand.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Smith dips a shoulder and cracks Graves with a mighty uppercut! Graves falls back against the cage and Smith unloads with a barrage of strikes! Graves 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 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Smith waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: TGC 75     
Date:   Oct 06, 2018
#R1#
A punch combination from Head misses.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Head swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Head counters with a right hand to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Smith's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith slips a jab from Head.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Head throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Head moved out of range nicely.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
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 jabs Head to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Head misses with a looping right.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Head swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Head.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith moves out of range as Head strikes.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Head throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Smith clinches.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Head backwards. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A short right from Head on the inside.
Head lands an uppercut.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Head scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Smith.
Head definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Head lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Head blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Head's ribcage. Head let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith tries a body shot but Head blocks it.
Head tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Head's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Head lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Head lands with a left to the head.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
Head stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith pushes Head back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heads head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Head as the two fighters clinch.
Head lands an uppercut.#T4#
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Head.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith digs a right hand into Head's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Head's gas tank.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Head misses with the head strike.
Smith tries a body shot but Head blocks it.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith prevents a body shot from Head.
Smith tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Head blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
Head tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Head blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Head manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Head takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Head's ribs.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith wants to clinch up but Head keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Smith cracks Head with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Head.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Head misses.
Head backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Head rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head lands with a cross.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Head connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Smith lands a jab to Head's midsection.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Head.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith lands a body shot.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Head blocks a head kick by Smith.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Head moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Head lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Head looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Head looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Head strikes.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith punishes Head's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith thuds a left hand into Head's body.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Head's sensitive parts.
Smith thuds his right hand into Head's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Head staying out of range there.
Head looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith. #T3#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Head on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Head misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Head takes one on the button.
Head walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Head.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
A jab from Head finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
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 lands a nice hook to Head's body. Head takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Head avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Head was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.#T4#
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith jabs Head to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Head swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Smith rushes Head and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.
Head lands a nice uppercut.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Head's ribcage. Head let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Head.
A short right from Head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocks a body shot from Head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Head.
Nice body punch from Head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Head scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Head.
Head works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith misses with some punches.
Head prevents a body shot from Smith.
Head cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Head lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Head lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Head lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Head.
Head prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith pushes Head back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Head digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Head.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Head.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Head blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Head lands with a right to the head.
Smith blocking some punches.
Head scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Head lands with a light punch inside.
Head lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Crack Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Head. #T3#
A hook to the body from Head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
Head lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Head scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head lands an uppercut.
Head misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Head's elbow.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith tries a body shot but Head blocks it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Head blocking some punches.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Head gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith prevents a body shot from Head.
Crack Head has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Head misses with some punches.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Head lands with a light punch inside.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Head.
Head makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Smith!

An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Smith thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Crack Head spoke after the fight, saying 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

 

Event: TGC 73: Yoshida vs Boaz 3     
Date:   Sep 08, 2018
#R1#
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
Abel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Abel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Abel's side.
Abel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Abel is out of range.
Smith misses with a low kick as Abel jumps back.
Abel tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Smith's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abel at a distance.
Nice cross by Abel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abel tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Abel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abel.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith misses with a hook. Abel ducked under it nicely.
Abel tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided 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.
Abel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abel with a hook.
Abel keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Abel working aggressively here.
Abel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Abel controls his hands.
Abel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith blocking some punches.
Abel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abel.
Smith prevents a body shot from Abel.
Smith lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abel lands a nice uppercut.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abel lands a shot to the body.
Abel fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Abel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Abel avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Abel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abel lands with a short shot to the head.
Abel blocks a body shot from Smith.
Abel lands a left hand.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Abel controls the action.
Abel lands with a left to the head.
Abel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Abel avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Abel working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abel looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Abel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abel throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Abel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Abel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith slips a straight right by Abel.
Abel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abel dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abel counters with a leg kick.
Abel tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abel.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abel is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Smith lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Abel avoids the body shot from Smith.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abel throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Abel with a body shot.
Abel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Abel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abel takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Abel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith takes a swing at Abel's ribcage but misses.
Abel tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abel avoids the body shot from Smith.
Abel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Abel's shoulder, as Abel tries to avoid the shot.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abel.
Smith slips a jab from Abel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abel looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Abel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Abel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Aristides Abel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Abel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abel manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Abel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abel avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abel.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Abel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a hook but Abel blocks it.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
Abel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Abel throws a nice inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Abel throws a right and a left that both 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!
Abel checks a leg kick.
Abel blocks a jab.
Abel works the jab nicely.
Abel misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Abel misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abel.
Abel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Abel saw that one coming.
Abel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abel doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crunch! Abel slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Abel throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith digs a good body shot into Abel's ribs.
Smith tries to bum rush Abel with a series of wild strikes but Abel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abel misses with a low kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abel jabs at Smith's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Abel misses the target.
Smith avoids the body shot from Abel.
Abel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith misses the body punch
and Abel counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Abel backs away looking to recover.
Abel slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Abel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abel looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Abel connects with the punch.
Abel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith tries to clinch but Abel moves out of range. #CL#
Abel clinches.
Abel prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Smith blocking some punches.
Abel prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Abel. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abel rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith digs a good hook to Abel's body.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Abel throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abel moves away.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abel slips a straight right by Smith.
Abel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith avoids the body shot from Abel.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Abel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Abel. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abel staying out of range there.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Abel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abel misses with a straight left.
Abel moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Abel connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abel looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Abel just misses with a punch to the body.
Abel misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Abel counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith feints and then cracks Abel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abel down.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Smith rushes Abel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Abel avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Abel can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Abel can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abels head.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Abel is controlling him.
Smith tries a body shot but Abel blocks it.
Abel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Abel as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Abel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith tries a body shot but Abel blocks it.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Abel fails to land.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Abel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Abel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Abel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith is trying to push Abel away but Abel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith is leaning against Abel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries a body shot but Abel blocks it.
Abel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith pushes Abel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abel or not.
Smith cracks Abel with a nice body shot.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Abel backwards. #T3#
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Abel lands with a right to the head.
Abel blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abels head.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Abel blocks a body shot from Smith.
Joe Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith gets through Abel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Abel misses with the head strike.
Abel tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Abel can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Abel working aggressively here.
Smith prevents a body shot from Abel.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abel misses with a looping left.
Abel scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Abel misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

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

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

 

Event: TGC Crucible 30     
Date:   Aug 15, 2018
#R1#
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick from Smith lands but Tamali takes it in his stride.
Tamali avoids the head kick by Smith.
Tamali is trying to counter with his kicks.
A clash of legs there as Tamali blocks the low kick.
Tamali connects with a single shot there.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Tamali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Tamali misses with a looping left.
Tamali looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tamali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamali loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith slips a jab from Tamali.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tamali.
Smith takes a swing at Tamali's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Tamali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tamali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Bifjocky Tamali has been cut.
Tamali looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.#T1#
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tamali's hands.
Tamali tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Smith forces Tamali back against the cage and clinches.
Tamali misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamali's elbow.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamali controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Tamali fails to land.
Tamali lands with a short shot to the head.
Tamali misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to work over Tamali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Tamali.
Tamali blocks a body shot from Smith.
Tamali misses with some punches.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tamali blocking some punches.
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 struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamali controls his hands.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Tamali throws a head punch that misses.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamali controls his hands.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Tamali.
A head punch on the inside from Tamali fails to land.
Tamali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Tamali swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Tamali's ribcage. Tamali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tamali tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamali doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tamali throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Tamali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tamali doesn't seem phased though.
Tamali throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3##CL#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith cracks Tamali with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tamali.
A left hand lands to the body for Tamali.
Tamali lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tamali fails to land.
Tamali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Tamali blocks a body shot from Smith.
Tamali swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tamali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Tamali avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Tamali fails to land. #T4#
Smith misses with some punches.
Tamali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamali blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamali blocks an uppercut.
Tamali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamali prevents a body shot from Smith.
Tamali lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamali backwards.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Tamali avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Tamali controls the action.
Tamali misses with the head strike.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tamali takes a shot to the head.
Tamali tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bifjocky Tamali's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Tamali's defenses.
Tamali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamali lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Tamali keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #KD#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Tamali tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Tamali back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Tamali is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tamali to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tamali looks to clinch but Smith throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tamali taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: TGC 66: Wipe vs Wolff     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
The Reaper wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
The Reaper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick from Smith lands but The Reaper takes it in his stride.
The Reaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from The Reaper misses the target.
Smith tries to bum rush The Reaper with a series of wild strikes but The Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but The Reaper has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Reaper has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The Reaper misses with a punch to the body.
The Reaper cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Reaper blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to break free but The Reaper pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from The Reaper.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
The Reaper lands a nice uppercut.
The Reaper takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch. #CL#
The Reaper closes the distance and clinches.
Smith pushes The Reaper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
The Reaper manages to break the clinch.
The Reaper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
The Reaper looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as The Reaper is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A punch combination from The Reaper misses.
Gary The Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Reaper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
The Reaper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
The Reaper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Reaper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Reaper throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Smith moves forwards but The Reaper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Reaper fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 ducks under a wild hook from The Reaper.
Smith avoids the body shot from The Reaper.
The Reaper misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
The Reaper tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but The Reaper manages to duck under it in time.
The Reaper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Reaper checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but The Reaper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Reaper doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
The Reaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from The Reaper.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
The Reaper is looking to clinch.
The Reaper 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 avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.
The Reaper tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks The Reaper off balance momentarily.
The Reaper tries to clinch up.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Reaper misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Reaper fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Reaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
The Reaper moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
The Reaper swings widly with a right hand
and The Reaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The Reaper wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and The Reaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Reaper scores with a nice strike.
The Reaper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
The Reaper tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
The Reaper cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
The Reaper wants to clinch.
The Reaper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
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#
The Reaper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Reaper connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
The Reaper connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Reaper is looking to clinch.
The Reaper looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Nice shot by The Reaper.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Reaper tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The Reaper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Reaper takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Reaper's elbow. #T1##BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
The Reaper throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - The Reaper had a free shot at his head there.
The Reaper misses with a hook
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The Reaper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from The Reaper.
The Reaper tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Reaper loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Reaper throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The Reaper misses with a body shot.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Reaper tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith digs a good body shot into The Reaper's ribs.
Smith slips a jab from The Reaper.
The Reaper blocks a head kick by Smith.
A bone on bone clash there as The Reaper blocks the leg kick.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
The Reaper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Reaper moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Reaper lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
The Reaper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
The Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for The Reaper. That snapped Smith's head back.
The Reaper lands a slapping body shot.
The Reaper avoids a kick to the body.
The Reaper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.#CL#
The Reaper has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
The Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Reaper backwards. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
The Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Smith slips a jab from The Reaper.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Reaper misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Reaper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Reaper blocks the body kick.
The Reaper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. The Reaper will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Reaper. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Reaper moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
The Reaper lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith throws a head kick but The Reaper moves out of range.
The Reaper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Reaper wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Reaper.
The Reaper doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The Reaper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Reaper tries to clinch up
and The Reaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
The Reaper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
The Reaper lands with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a swing at The Reaper's ribcage but misses.
The Reaper wants to clinch.
Smith follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
The Reaper wants to clinch
and The Reaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The Reaper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
The Reaper loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Reaper tries to clinch up.
The Reaper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith replies with a solid counter kick to the body but The Reaper blocks it well.
Donk. Smith catches The Reaper right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. The Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Reaper.
The Reaper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gary The Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The Reaper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.#CL#
The Reaper drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
The Reaper working aggressively here.
Smith blocking some punches.
The Reaper blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Reaper misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith is working The Reaper over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Reaper tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually The Reaper drops back down to his feet.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Reaper circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from The Reaper.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Reaper.
The Reaper misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a good low kick that The Reaper was not able to check.
The Reaper misses with a looping right.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
The Reaper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Reaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Reaper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Reaper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith connects with a leg kick. The Reaper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Reaper lands a slapping body shot.
The Reaper swings widly with a right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Reaper takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Reaper blocks a head kick by Smith. #CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by The Reaper. The Reaper maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Reaper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
The Reaper misses with a body punch.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
The Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Reaper tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing The Reaper back against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

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

Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Smith waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: TGC Crucible 22     
Date:   Jun 20, 2018
#R1#
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Cobb.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cobb cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cobb scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith moves away from the strike by Cobb. #CL2#
Cobb clinches.
Smith blocking some punches.
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 scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.#T1#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Cobb pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
We've been informed that Cobb has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Smith misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Cobb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith slips under a jab from Cobb.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Cobb lands with a nice body punch.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith slips a jab from Cobb.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobb closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Smith misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Cobb clinches. #T4#
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith. #BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb takes one to the side of the head.
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Cobb shrugs it off.
Cobb is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cobb tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Cobb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cobb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith staying out of range there.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cobb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Cobb let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.#T1#
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobb thinking.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cobb gets a clinch.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cobb.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb lands a shot to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith wants to break free but Cobb has control.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Marciano Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cobb lands a right hand.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Cobb cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Smith.
Cobb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb lands with a right hand.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Smith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Cobb misses. #CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Cobb jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Cobb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobb.
Cobb tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Cobb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Cobb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Smith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Cobb is out of range. #T1#
Smith staying out of range there.
Cobb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb scores with a shot to the body.
Smith tries a low kick but Cobb avoids it.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Marciano Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith clobbers Cobb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab. #T2#
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Cobb might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.#T3#
Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb slips a jab from Smith.
Smith swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb lands with an overhand left.
Donk. Cobb catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Smith thinks about countering with a head kick.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Smith catches Cobb right on the button with a cross.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
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.
Cobb tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a quick counter head kick but Cobb was just out of range.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Smith thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cobb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Cobb moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marciano Cobb.
Well Cobb 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!

In his post fight interview, Marciano Cobb started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: TGC 57: Hepple vs Umarov     
Date:   May 26, 2018
#R1#
The Reaper slips under a jab from Smith.
The Reaper takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Reaper attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but The Reaper ducks down to avoid it.
The Reaper tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Reaper has time to react.
The Reaper walks into a jab.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but The Reaper checks it.#T1#
The Reaper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Reaper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith thumps The Reaper with a low kick.
Smith misses with a hook #TD#
and The Reaper counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Smith looking to control.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Reaper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Reaper.
The Reaper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The Reaper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Reaper trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
The Reaper is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Reaper to get the leverage.
Smith wants to improve his position but The Reaper is controlling well.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but The Reaper is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Smith tries to roll over but The Reaper keeps him under control.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Reaper is working away from the top position though.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Reaper wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
The Reaper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Reaper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Reaper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
The Reaper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is not content to let The Reaper control the position.
Smith moves into full guard.
We've been hearing that The Reaper has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Reaper is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
The Reaper throws a big elbow that misses.
The Reaper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Reaper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Reaper wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith takes a swing at The Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but The Reaper moves his leg out of the way.
Smith misses with a hook. The Reaper ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Reaper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. The Reaper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws the left hand but The Reaper avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and The Reaper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.#T1#
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The Reaper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith parries the strikes from The Reaper easily there. The Reaper is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
The Reaper is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Reaper working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The Reaper looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Reaper working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The Reaper throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith struggling a bit here.
The Reaper tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The Reaper trying to control the position but Smith is working away. #T2#
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Smith pushes The Reaper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Reaper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
The Reaper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
The Reaper throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
The Reaper working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The Reaper trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - The Reaper scoring with strikes. #SUB#
The Reaper goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for The Reaper but great work by Smith.
Smith trying to control the position but The Reaper is working away.
The Reaper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Reaper being controlled for a moment.
The Reaper tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. #T4#
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Reaper keeps working.
The Reaper gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Reaper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith wants to control from the top but The Reaper keeps moving.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith trying to control but The Reaper is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Reaper trying to strike off his back.
Smith wants to control from the top but The Reaper keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary The Reaper dominated that second round.
That's time! The Reaper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Smith thuds a left hand into The Reaper's body.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Reaper attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Reaper attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
The Reaper moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 The Reaper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Reaper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Reaper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
The Reaper is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
The Reaper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Reaper 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.#T2#
The Reaper avoids the head kick by Smith.
The Reaper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith thows a leg kick but The Reaper checks it #TD#
and The Reaper counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
The Reaper stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gary The Reaper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The Reaper throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
The Reaper in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith prevents The Reaper from moving into mount.
The Reaper throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The Reaper scores with punches from side control.
Smith felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smith stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The Reaper tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - The Reaper scoring with strikes.
The Reaper tries to advance to mount but can't.
The strikes coming from The Reaper are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
The Reaper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of The Reaper.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Reaper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
The Reaper prevents Smith from improving his position.
The Reaper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Reaper thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith is not content to let The Reaper control the position.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith keeping hold of The Reaper's head, controlling as best he can.
The Reaper winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith keeping control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Reaper prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith gets full guard.

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 Gary The Reaper.
I think The Reaper 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joe Smith!

Joe Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

 

Event: TGC 54: Cinco De Mayo     
Date:   May 05, 2018
#R1#
Rinky Dink tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Rinky Dink misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rinky Dink throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Rinky Dink misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rinky Dink misses with a head kick.
DJ Rinky Dink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rinky Dink throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Rinky Dink pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith blocks a head kick by Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rinky Dink jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith moves away from the strike by Rinky Dink.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith digs a good body shot into Rinky Dink's ribs.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
A slow jab from Rinky Dink misses its intended target.
Smith jabs Rinky Dink right on the nose. Rinky Dink blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rinky Dink tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Rinky Dink swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rinky Dink throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Rinky Dink throws a head punch that misses.
Smith pushes Rinky Dink back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rinky Dink misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rinky Dink has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Rinky Dink working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rinky Dink tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rinky Dink throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Rinky Dink avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Rinky Dink misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Rinky Dink is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rinky Dink working aggressively here.
Rinky Dink working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Rinky Dink uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rinky Dink throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Rinky Dink has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Rinky Dink misses with the head strike. #T4#
Rinky Dink misses with a punch on the inside.
Rinky Dink is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith. #BC2#
Rinky Dink pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rinky Dink thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rinky Dink misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith moves away from the strike by Rinky Dink.
Smith thuds a left hand into Rinky Dink's body.
Smith slips under a jab from Rinky Dink.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rinky Dink just misses with a punch to the body.
Rinky Dink connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rinky Dink throws a body kick that misses
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rinky Dink's knee momentarily.
Rinky Dink throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps 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 Joe 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#
Rinky Dink rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Rinky Dink throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rinky Dink.
Smith throws a series of punches but Rinky Dink avoids them all with ease.
Smith lands a body shot.
Rinky Dink throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rinky Dink throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Rinky Dink takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Rinky Dink down.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rinky Dink can do to turn this around?
Rinky Dink throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rinky Dink.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rinky Dink slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Rinky Dink thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Rinky Dink misses.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Rinky Dink throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Rinky Dink scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rinky Dink misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rinky Dink throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rinky Dink.
Smith thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rinky Dink misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rinky Dink throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Rinky Dink cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Rinky Dink looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Rinky Dink misses
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Rinky Dink 's knee.
Rinky Dink misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rinky Dink misses the jab.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Rinky Dink throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rinky Dink throws a big shot that misses.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rinky Dink walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rinky Dink moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith blocks a head kick by Rinky Dink.
Smith tried to counter with a leg kick but Rinky Dink avoided it.
Rinky Dink misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rinky Dink.
A head kick from Smith lands but Rinky Dink takes it in his stride.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rinky Dink throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Rinky Dink swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rinky Dink misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Rinky Dink 's knee.
Rinky Dink's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Rinky Dink throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith tried to counter with a leg kick but Rinky Dink avoided it.
Rinky Dink thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith feints a jab promting Rinky Dink to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rinky Dink slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rinky Dink bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Rinky Dink throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rinky Dink.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.#ROC#
Rinky Dink is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rinky Dink takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rinky Dink is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rinky Dink.#T4#
Rinky Dink swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rinky Dink just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rinky Dink misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Rinky Dink 's knee.
Rinky Dink is breathing heavily.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Look low, kick high! Smith uses the oldest trick in the book to send Rinky Dink tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Smith is absolutely delighted - when Rinky Dink wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Smith waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: TGC Crucible 14     
Date:   Apr 25, 2018
#R1#
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Vieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vieira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vieira has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Smith rushes Vieira and presses him up against the cage.
Vieira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira lands a left hand.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieira misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Vieira misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Vieira misses with the head strike.
Vieira can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Vieira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Vieira has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Vieira is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vieira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Vieira.
A head punch on the inside from Vieira fails to land.
Vieira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Vieira controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira misses with a punch on the inside.
Vieira misses with a punch on the inside.
Vieira working aggressively here.
Vieira misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Vieira blocks it. #T3#
Vieira lands a right hand.
Vieira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vieira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Vieira fails to land.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vieira swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Vieira has a couple of punches blocked by Smith. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vieira misses with a straight left.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Smith takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Vieira.
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Vieira just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
Smith swings for the body but Vieira moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Vieira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vieira jabs at Smith's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Vieira misses the target. #CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vieira lands with a short shot to the head.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
Vieira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vieira lands a left hand. #T1#
Vieira misses with a punch on the inside.
Vieira misses with some punches.
Vieira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith pushes Vieira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Vieira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieira misses with a punch on the inside.
Vieira has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Vieira working aggressively here.
Vieira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vieira.
Vieira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vieira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vieira.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Vieira.
Vieira throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira misses with the head strike.
Vieira lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eduardo Vieira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vieira.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vieira. #T3#
Vieira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vieira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vieira tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Vieira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Vieira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vieira swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Vieira can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action. #T4#
Vieira tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Vieira's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vieira wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vieira working aggressively here.
Vieira throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Vieira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vieira fails to land.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Vieira.
Vieira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Vieira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vieira misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Vieira. Beautiful body shot.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vieira misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vieira just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Vieira lands.
Smith slips under a jab from Vieira.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
A jab from Vieira misses.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vieira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vieira. That did some damage!#T2#
Vieira misses with a hook.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Vieira manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vieira stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Smith misses.
Vieira misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith wants to clinch
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vieira lands a slapping body shot.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vieira lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Eduardo Vieira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vieira.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range. #T4#
Vieira misses the shot to the body.
Smith is looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vieira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
Vieira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vieira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Vieira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vieira 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Vieira!

Eduardo Vieira decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: TGC Crucible 11     
Date:   Apr 04, 2018
#R1#
Smith throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range. #CL#
Knight moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been hearing reports that Knight has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice body punch from Knight - that landed with a thud.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knight tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Knight jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Knight gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Knight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Knight pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC#
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knight half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight fails to pull guard.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Knight. #T2#
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knight jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith blocking some punches.
Knight tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Knight drops back down to his feet.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Knight tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it. #T3#
Knight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away. #CL#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Knight jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Knight gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knight tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Knight wants to clinch
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4##CL#
Knight takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight prevents a body shot from Smith.
Knight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Nice jab there from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with some punches.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Knight is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Knight is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knight tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Kenny Knight has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Knight fails to pull guard.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Knight jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Knight gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knight or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Kenny Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight wants to clinch.
Knight backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knight is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith throws out a counter right but Knight avoids it with no problem.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knight.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knight connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Knight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Knight works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Smith.
A short uppercut from Knight.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Knight tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Knight tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Knight drops back down to his feet.
Smith pushes Knight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Knight jumps guard but Smith stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Knight closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Knight tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight has his takedown stuffed
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith 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#
Knight is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Knight is wise to it.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Knight tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Knight steps away.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Knight drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Knight manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith cracks Knight with a nice body shot.
Knight is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith blocks a body shot from Knight.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Knight tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Knight is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Knight tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knight is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight jumps guard but Smith stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knight tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Knight.
Knight is trying to break free.
Knight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Knight doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Kenny Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with a straight left.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Knight misses.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Knight should have avoided that one.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Knight throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Knight gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is continuing to stall.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30

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

Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Smith waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: TGC 45: Bush v Fidnhasieunch 2     
Date:   Mar 03, 2018
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Montgomery Iii.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Montgomery Iii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Montgomery Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Montgomery Iii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Globo Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Montgomery Iii looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Montgomery Iii keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Smith slips a straight right by Montgomery Iii.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montgomery Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Montgomery Iii missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montgomery Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good work by Montgomery Iii as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Montgomery Iii tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Montgomery Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Montgomery Iii fails to land.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery Iii.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery Iii.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery Iii.
Montgomery Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Montgomery Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Montgomery Iii scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery Iii.
Montgomery Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montgomery Iii prevents a body shot from Smith.
Montgomery Iii takes a shot to the head.
Montgomery Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Montgomery Iii pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Montgomery Iii misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montgomery Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montgomery Iii misses with the head strike.
Montgomery Iii tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Montgomery Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montgomery Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Montgomery Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Montgomery Iii lands with a right to the head.
Montgomery Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Montgomery Iii.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Montgomery Iii misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery Iii controls his hands.
Montgomery Iii lands with a right to the head.
Smith tries to work over Montgomery Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith works on Montgomery Iii's body with a couple of short punches.
Montgomery Iii misses with some punches.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery Iii controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montgomery Iii.
Montgomery Iii misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montgomery Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Montgomery Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #T4#
Montgomery Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Montgomery Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery Iii controls his hands.
Montgomery Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Montgomery Iii cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Montgomery Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery Iii lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montgomery Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Montgomery Iii prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Montgomery Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Montgomery Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montgomery Iii, right into the meat.
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.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Montgomery Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Montgomery Iii connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Montgomery Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montgomery Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Montgomery Iii fails to land.
Montgomery Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Montgomery Iii fails to land.
Montgomery Iii prevents a body shot from Smith.
Jesse Montgomery Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Montgomery Iii lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Montgomery Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Montgomery Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montgomery Iii backwards.
Montgomery Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montgomery Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with some punches.
Montgomery Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Montgomery Iii working aggressively here.
Montgomery Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montgomery Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Montgomery Iii blocks a body shot from Smith.
Montgomery Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery Iii. #T2#
Montgomery Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Montgomery Iii.
Montgomery Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Montgomery Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montgomery Iii.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Montgomery Iii.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montgomery Iii's elbow.
A short left from Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith blocking some punches.
Montgomery Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith tries to work over Montgomery Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery Iii avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Montgomery Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Montgomery Iii misses with some punches.
Smith tries to work over Montgomery Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montgomery Iii cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Montgomery Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montgomery Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montgomery Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montgomery Iii backwards.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Montgomery Iii fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montgomery Iii.
Montgomery Iii misses with a body punch.
Montgomery Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Montgomery Iii gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Montgomery Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery Iii controls his hands.
Montgomery Iii effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montgomery Iii misses with some punches.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Montgomery Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Montgomery Iii tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Montgomery Iii back against the cage.
Montgomery Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Montgomery Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Montgomery Iii dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Montgomery Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Montgomery Iii lands with a right hand.
Montgomery Iii throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Montgomery Iii counter with a right hand.
Montgomery Iii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Montgomery Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montgomery Iii lands a slapping body shot.
Montgomery Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montgomery Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Montgomery Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Montgomery Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but Montgomery Iii manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Montgomery Iii tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Montgomery Iii stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Montgomery Iii lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Montgomery Iii throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Montgomery Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montgomery Iii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Montgomery Iii.
Jesse Montgomery Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Smith clinches.
Montgomery Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montgomery Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Montgomery Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Montgomery Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montgomery Iii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Montgomery Iii lands a right hand.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Montgomery Iii fails to land.
Montgomery Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Montgomery Iii tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Montgomery Iii.
Montgomery Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Montgomery Iii has Smith pressed against the cage.
Montgomery Iii pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Montgomery Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery Iii throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Montgomery Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery Iii has Smith pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Montgomery Iii.
Montgomery Iii prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Montgomery Iii's ribcage. Montgomery Iii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery Iii controls the action.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Montgomery Iii.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery Iii controls the action. #T4#
Montgomery Iii blocks a body shot from Smith.
Montgomery Iii working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montgomery Iii.
Montgomery Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montgomery Iii tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Montgomery Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montgomery Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Montgomery Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montgomery Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montgomery Iii misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montgomery Iii.
Montgomery Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Montgomery Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery Iii controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Montgomery Iii clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montgomery Iii lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Montgomery Iii avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick but Montgomery Iii moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montgomery Iii tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Montgomery Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Montgomery Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Montgomery Iii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Montgomery Iii's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesse Montgomery Iii has been cut.
Montgomery Iii tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by Montgomery Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montgomery Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery Iii misses the shot to the body.
Montgomery Iii connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Montgomery Iii down.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Montgomery Iii moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
It looked like Montgomery Iii was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montgomery Iii.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery Iii throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Montgomery Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Smith.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Montgomery Iii misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith moves to clinch but Montgomery Iii breaks away
and Montgomery Iii counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith throws a leg kick but Montgomery Iii checks it. #T2#
Montgomery Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Montgomery Iii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Montgomery Iii lands a slapping body shot.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montgomery Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Smith tries to clinch
letting Montgomery Iii counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Montgomery Iii.
Montgomery Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montgomery Iii counters with a left to the body.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Montgomery Iii saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
A solid body kick from Montgomery Iii.
Montgomery Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Montgomery Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Montgomery Iii.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montgomery Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith misses with a low kick as Montgomery Iii jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Montgomery Iii. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Montgomery Iii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith tests Montgomery Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Montgomery Iii throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Montgomery Iii moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Montgomery Iii misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Montgomery Iii.
A jab from Montgomery Iii misses.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Montgomery Iii.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montgomery Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith wants to clinch up but Montgomery Iii keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montgomery Iii scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Montgomery Iii had his way with Joe Smith in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Montgomery Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Montgomery Iii 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 looks to clinch
and Montgomery Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Montgomery Iii cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith swings for the body but Montgomery Iii moves out of range.
A jab from Montgomery Iii misses.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Montgomery Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to clinch up but Montgomery Iii keeps it at a distance.
Montgomery Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Montgomery Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Montgomery Iii misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Montgomery Iii.#CL2#
Montgomery Iii gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Montgomery Iii tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Montgomery Iii back against the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montgomery Iii lands an uppercut.
A short left from Smith.
A right handed body shot lands from Montgomery Iii.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Montgomery Iii misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A short left from Smith.
Montgomery Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery Iii misses with a body punch. #T2#
Montgomery Iii pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a body shot from Montgomery Iii.
Montgomery Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Montgomery Iii.
Smith blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery Iii tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries a body shot but Montgomery Iii blocks it.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery Iii controls the action.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montgomery Iii avoiding damage.
Montgomery Iii working aggressively here.
Montgomery Iii misses with a body punch. #T3#
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Montgomery Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Montgomery Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Montgomery Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montgomery Iii's elbow.
Montgomery Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montgomery Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montgomery Iii presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montgomery Iii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montgomery Iii.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Montgomery Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A short right from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery Iii controls the action.
Smith misses with some punches.
Montgomery Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Montgomery Iii takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montgomery Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery Iii controls the action.
Smith pushes Montgomery Iii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short left from Montgomery Iii.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Montgomery Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.

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 Jesse Montgomery Iii.
Well Montgomery Iii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Montgomery Iii!

Jesse Montgomery Iii is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Jesse Montgomery Iii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: TGC 40: Cobb vs Bell     
Date:   Jan 27, 2018
#R1#
Show will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Show has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Show struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Show misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Show tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Show lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Show is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith tries to break free but Show pushes him back against the cage.
Show blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show misses with some punches.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Show uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shows head.
Show tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #T1#
Show fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Show misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks a body shot from Show.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Show. #BC#
Show's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a head kick but Show moves out of range. #CL#
Show closes the distance and clinches.
Show misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Show manages to break the clinch.
Smith thumps Show with a low kick.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Show.
Smith swings for the body but Show moves out of range.
Show is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Show misses the jab.#T2#
Smith misses the jab.
Smith throws a leg kick but Show sees it coming and moves out of range.
Show lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Show misses with a hook
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Show throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Show misses with a wild body shot.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Show moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Show's shoulder, as Show tries to avoid the shot.
Show scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Show lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Show misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Show is rocked!
Smith keeps Show at a distance using the push kick.
Oh Show is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Show is breathing heavily.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Smith fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Show square on the jaw! Damn, Show is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.

 

Event: WFC 18:Miller vs Gold     
Date:   Dec 10, 2017
#R1#
McMaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping McMaster under the eye.
McMaster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut there from McMaster.#CL2#
McMaster clinches up against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from McMaster.
McMaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
McMaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as McMaster controls his hands.
McMaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but McMaster avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
McMaster throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMaster. #T1#
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but McMaster has double underhooks.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMaster's elbow.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
McMaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
McMaster has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith throws a body punch but McMaster moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but McMaster is just out of range.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McMaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and McMaster counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMaster.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
McMaster working aggressively here.
McMaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McMaster backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Kane McMaster has been cut.
McMaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
McMaster tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
McMaster misses with a punch on the inside.
McMaster working aggressively here.
Smith blocks a body shot from McMaster.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McMaster lands with a left to the head.
McMaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMaster misses with the head strike.
McMaster lands a body shot.
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMaster.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McMaster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McMaster swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a quick counter head kick but McMaster was just out of range.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but McMaster seems unphased.
McMaster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. McMaster shrugs it off though. #T4#
Smith thuds a left hand into McMaster's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and McMaster moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMaster.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from McMaster.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped McMaster in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - McMaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McMaster blocks a head kick by Smith.
McMaster checks a low kick from Smith.
McMaster tries to counter by closing the distance.
McMaster connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and McMaster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McMaster staying out of range there.
Smith sets himself, and McMaster steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith looks to land a body kick but McMaster moved away.
McMaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McMaster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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 Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kane McMaster's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McMaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMaster. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith scores with a head kick. McMaster tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McMaster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McMaster throws a shot to the body.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
McMaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McMaster swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
McMaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McMaster in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McMaster throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from McMaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a head kick. #CL2#
McMaster clinches. #T1#
Smith presses McMaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from McMaster fails to land.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Kane McMaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMaster moves away.
McMaster cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
McMaster throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
McMaster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
McMaster takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but McMaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McMaster just misses with a punch to the body.
McMaster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McMaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
McMaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and McMaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMaster misses with a body shot.
McMaster misses with a straight right.
McMaster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McMaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
McMaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
McMaster walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from McMaster misses the target.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - McMaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but McMaster just manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook.
A nice side step and McMaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McMaster's head backwards.#T3#
McMaster avoids the body shot from Smith.
Joe Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Kane McMaster's cut even more.
McMaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McMaster misses with a hook
and McMaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
McMaster instigates a clinch.
McMaster working aggressively here.
McMaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries a body shot but McMaster blocks it.
McMaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
McMaster misses with a punch to the body.
McMaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMaster blocks a body shot from Smith.
A short left from McMaster. #T4#
McMaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith blocking some punches. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McMaster misses with a hook to the body
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
McMaster avoids the head kick by Smith.
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 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith slips a jab from McMaster.
Smith throws a head kick but McMaster moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
A shot to the liver by McMaster. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
McMaster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
McMaster tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a body shot from McMaster.
McMaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kane McMaster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McMaster just misses with a punch to the body.
McMaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McMaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McMaster.
McMaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith lands with a right hand.
McMaster misses with a body shot.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from McMaster does it's job there.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McMaster.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McMaster's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
McMaster misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - McMaster coming out on top.#T1#
McMaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMaster moves away.
McMaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McMaster avoids the body shot from Smith.
McMaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith looks to land a left hand but McMaster moved out of range nicely.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith sets himself, and McMaster steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
McMaster throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMaster. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMaster lands a right hook to the body.
McMaster works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
McMaster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
McMaster misses the shot to the body.
Kane McMaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McMaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMaster is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith avoids the body shot from McMaster.
Smith swings for the body but McMaster moves out of range.
McMaster throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
McMaster ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but McMaster slips the punch.
McMaster loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by McMaster.
Smith swings for the body but McMaster moves out of range.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
McMaster just misses with a punch to the body.
McMaster walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.#T3#
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
McMaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith looks to land a left hand but McMaster moved out of range nicely.
McMaster misses with a left hand
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McMaster really felt that one!
McMaster avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by McMaster.
Smith jabs McMaster right on the nose. McMaster blinks but takes it well.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMaster manages to avoid it.
Smith with a jab.
McMaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Smith misses.
McMaster avoids the head kick by Smith.
McMaster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
McMaster connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
McMaster misses with a body shot. #T4#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
McMaster scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith goes for a double leg but McMaster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McMaster continues to drive forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith scores with a hook.
McMaster throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
McMaster just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
McMaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McMaster misses with a body shot.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McMaster blocks a head kick by Smith.
McMaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a wild body kick that McMaster sees coming a mile off.
Smith slips under a jab.
McMaster just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
McMaster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kane McMaster.
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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: WFC 15:Miller vs Savitaipale     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
McMaster scores with a body shot.
A big left from Smith misses.
McMaster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Kane McMaster has been cut.
McMaster blocks a jab.
McMaster misses with a body shot.
McMaster tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but McMaster shows good takedown defense.
Smith works the jab nicely.
McMaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McMaster ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
McMaster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
McMaster takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
McMaster blocking some punches.
McMaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
McMaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to work over McMaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Smith takes a shot to the head.
McMaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMaster misses with a body punch.
Smith prevents a body shot from McMaster.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Smith.
McMaster lands an uppercut.
McMaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McMaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McMaster tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing McMaster back against the cage.
McMaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch. #T2#
Smith pushes McMaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McMaster fails to land.
McMaster tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith prevents a body shot from McMaster.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
McMaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMaster lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMaster working aggressively here.
McMaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
McMaster blocks a body shot from Smith.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
McMaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
McMaster lands with a left to the head.
McMaster misses with a body punch. #T3#
McMaster lands a nice uppercut.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but McMaster has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McMaster doesn't seem bothered though.
McMaster has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with McMaster against the cage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
McMaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McMaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as McMaster controls the action.
McMaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McMaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 punch on the inside. #T4#
McMaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
McMaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McMaster.
McMaster prevents a body shot from Smith.
McMaster scores with a hook to the body.
McMaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McMaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
McMaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
McMaster lands with a right to the head.
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 Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kane McMaster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McMaster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McMaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Smith was looking to counter with a kick there.
McMaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McMaster works Smith's body with a nice hook.
McMaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
McMaster throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith misses with a combination
and McMaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McMaster tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joe Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
McMaster dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Joe Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws a big counter combination but McMaster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McMaster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
McMaster clinches up against the cage.
McMaster working aggressively here. #T1#
McMaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kane McMaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McMaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from McMaster - that landed with a thud.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McMaster in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
McMaster throws a head punch that misses.
McMaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McMaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
McMaster misses with a body punch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
McMaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
McMaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
McMaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
McMaster working aggressively here.
McMaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
McMaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Nice body punch from McMaster - that landed with a thud.
McMaster throws a head punch that misses.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as McMaster controls the action.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
McMaster misses with some punches.
Smith pushes McMaster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McMaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
McMaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McMaster can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
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!
McMaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T3#
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McMaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McMaster.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of McMaster backwards.
McMaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
McMaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
McMaster digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMaster lands a body shot.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMaster's elbow.
McMaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMaster misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Smith misses with a body punch.
McMaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
A head punch on the inside from McMaster fails to land.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMaster lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McMaster.
McMaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McMaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane McMaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kane McMaster'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.
#R3#
Smith slips a jab and a cross from McMaster.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMaster circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like McMaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and McMaster counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at McMaster to acknowledge the strikes.
McMaster throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
McMaster jabs at Smith's body.
Smith is looking to clinch.
McMaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McMaster throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
McMaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from McMaster.
Donk. Smith catches McMaster right on the button with a cross.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with an uppercut. McMaster saw that one coming.
McMaster jabs at Smith's body.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McMaster tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith scores with a head kick. #CL2#
McMaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McMaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McMaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McMaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
McMaster misses with a double jab.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McMaster backs up against the cage.
McMaster throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
McMaster closes the distance and clinches.
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by McMaster.
McMaster throws a head punch that misses.
McMaster misses with a punch on the inside.
McMaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #T2#
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as McMaster controls the action.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
McMaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
McMaster has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
McMaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith prevents a body shot from McMaster.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by McMaster.
McMaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMaster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
That has opened up Kane McMaster's cut even more.#T3#
Smith pushes McMaster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of McMaster backwards.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith digs a right hand underneath McMaster's ribcage. McMaster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McMaster tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing McMaster back against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McMaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
McMaster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McMaster blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Smith. #T4#
McMaster takes a shot to the head.
McMaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McMaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McMaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but McMaster avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
McMaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMaster.
McMaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
McMaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
McMaster digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as McMaster controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Joe Smith did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kane McMaster's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
McMaster throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for McMaster.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McMaster.
McMaster lands the left hand.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith staying out of range there.
McMaster throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws a big counter combination but McMaster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McMaster backs up against the cage.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMaster tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McMaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Smith.
McMaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McMaster wants to clinch
letting Smith counter with a right hand. #T1#
McMaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McMaster lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McMaster looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
McMaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
McMaster throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McMaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith takes a swing at McMaster's ribcage but misses.
Smith blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by McMaster.
McMaster throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith avoids the body shot from McMaster.
McMaster swinging wildly here.
McMaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
McMaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from McMaster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMaster misses with a wild combination.
As McMaster backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws a right and a left that McMaster avoids nicely.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMaster.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
McMaster throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMaster throws a counter combo.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab. #CL#
Smith forces McMaster back against the cage and clinches.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3##BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMaster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McMaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McMaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
McMaster stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McMaster is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McMaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
McMaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a right and a left that McMaster avoids nicely. #CL2#
McMaster takes the fight into the clinch.
McMaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Smith. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from McMaster fails to land.
McMaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Smith. #CUT#
The cut above Kane McMaster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot in the inside from McMaster. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McMaster takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
McMaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
McMaster feints a jab promting Smith to slip. McMaster then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMaster throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McMaster scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kane McMaster'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Smith throws a hook to the side of McMaster's head but McMaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a looping right.
McMaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McMaster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
McMaster lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McMaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and McMaster counters with a stiff right hand.
McMaster slips a straight right by Smith.
McMaster slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
McMaster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith missing with a left hand there. McMaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
McMaster tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on McMaster's shoulder, as McMaster tries to avoid the shot.
McMaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McMaster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McMaster moves away from the strike by Smith.
It seemed like McMaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith moves forwards but McMaster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McMaster.
A nice side step and McMaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McMaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
McMaster throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
McMaster lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McMaster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMaster ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Kane McMaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A punch combination from Smith misses.
McMaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with McMaster's head.
McMaster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McMaster.
McMaster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McMaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McMaster as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from McMaster. Those never looked like landing.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith swinging wildly here.
McMaster shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards McMaster to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McMaster tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
McMaster throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
McMaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McMaster lands a jab to Smith's midsection.#CL2#
McMaster takes the fight into the clinch.
McMaster working aggressively here.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of McMaster backwards.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by McMaster.
McMaster tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
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.
McMaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McMaster has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMaster.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McMaster.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from McMaster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to work over McMaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith prevents a body shot from McMaster.
McMaster misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMaster misses with a body punch.
Smith tries to work over McMaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McMaster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMaster misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McMaster backwards.
Still in the clinch, McMaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.

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 Joe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:49

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Joe Smith retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: WFC 12:Teller vs Saunders     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
Dandy throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dandy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dandy lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith avoids the body shot from Dandy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dandy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dandy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dandy lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dandy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dandy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dandy sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Dandy avoids it this time.
A big left from Smith misses.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Dandy misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Smith drops Dandy with a left right combo! Smith follows him down to the ground into side control.
Dandy tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. #T1#
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dandy tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Dandy struggling a bit here.
Dandy is looking for a sweep.
Smith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dandy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
What's Dandy going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Smith staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T3#
Dandy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith prevents Dandy from standing back up.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Dandy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dandy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dandy controlling the position.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dandy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Dandy throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Dandy slips the punch.
Dandy throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith takes a swing at Dandy's ribcage but misses.
Dandy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dandy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dandy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Dandy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries to bum rush Dandy with a series of wild strikes but Dandy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dandy avoids the body shot from Smith.
Dandy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dandy walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Crunch! Dandy slams his shin into Smith's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith misses with a body punch
and Dandy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses the jab.
Joe Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Nice combo by Smith! Oh, that's hurt him - Dandy falls to the canvas and Smith follows him into side control. #ROC2#
Dandy is rocked!
Dandy is being controlled here.
Oh Dandy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dandy prevents Smith from improving position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Smith lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Dandy - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith is the new middleweight champion!
Joe Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: SFC 18: Hanley x Straterloo     
Date:   Jul 28, 2017
#R1#
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Cobb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
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!
Cobb tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cobb tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Cobb tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobb paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cobb tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cobb rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobb.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD2#
Smith drops Cobb with a nice combination! Smith dives into Cobb's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#
Cobb is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cobb's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 01, 2017
#R1#
Slayer closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slayer.
Slayer connects with a single shot there.
Slayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slayer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slayer.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Slayer punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a series of punches but Slayer moves out of range.
Slayer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Slayer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith takes a swing at Slayer's ribcage but misses.
Smith wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slayer works the jab nicely.#T1#
Smith misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Slayer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slayer prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Slayer throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Slayer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Slayer is controlling the position.
Slayer scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
A nice left hand lands by Slayer.
A head punch on the inside from Slayer fails to land.
Slayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slayer is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Slayer lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slayer.
Slayer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Slayer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slayer misses the shot to the body.
Slayer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slayer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slayer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Slayer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slayer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Slayer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slayer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slayer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #BC#
Slayer breaks from the clinch.
Smith lands a nice hook to Slayer's body. Slayer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slayer lands a lovely overhand right.
Slayer moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Slayer cracks Smith with a good jab.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slayer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Slayer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Slayer lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith throws the left hand but Slayer avoids the punch easily.
Slayer feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Slayer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Slayer counters by clinching up.
Slayer misses with a punch to the body.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Slayer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slayer looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Slayer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Slayer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Slayer throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Slayer moved out of range.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slayer.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayer is just out of range.
Slayer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Slayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slayer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Slayer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slayer digs a good hook to Smith's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Slayer as he connects with a hook.
Slayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Slayer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Slayer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Slayer finish him?
Slayer lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Slayer ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a series of punches but Slayer avoids them all with ease.
Slayer digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Slayer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slayer. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slayer misses the shot to the body.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slayer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slayer tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a straight right. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slayer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gustav Slayer is winning the standup battle so far.
Slayer lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith looks to land a combination but Slayer avoids it well.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slayer.
Slayer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Slayer moved out of range.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Slayer has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Slayer steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Slayer ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Smith's jaw. Smith's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Slayer does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustav Slayer!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 25, 2017
#R1#
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Alden Ayala has been cut.
Smith thuds his right hand into Ayala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ayala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ayala is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ayala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ayala was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Ayala with an uppercut!
Ayala moves out of range of the strikes.
Ayala tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ayala manages to avoid it.
Ayala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ayala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ayala tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Smith misses with a double jab #TD#
so Ayala counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ayala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ayala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ayala won't allow Smith to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ayala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ayala tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Smith tries to circle away but Ayala has him pinned against the cage.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Ayala is controlling the position. #BC#
Ayala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ayala avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ayala.
Smith swinging wildly here. #T4#
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ayala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Ayala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith digs a good body shot into Ayala's ribs.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Ayala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alden Ayala'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#
Ayala tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ayala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a series of punches but Ayala moves out of range.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ayala has managed to clinch.
Ayala prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith can't break the clinch. #BC#
Ayala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Ayala off the cage and back into range.
A nice combination there by Smith. #ROC2#
Ayala is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Smith moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Ayala! Smith continues to tee off on Ayala, landing with a left and a right! Smith connects with a right hand that leaves Ayala sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Smith!

 

 
 
 
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