Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Cubbedge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot lands for Smith.#CUT2#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Cubbedge takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD2#
Smith cracks Cubbedge with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cubbedge looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith finish him? #ROC2#Cubbedge is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Cubbedge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Smith delivers a spinning backfist that drops Cubbedge like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Onterrio Smith!
Our winner, Onterrio Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Smith drops Askrew with a beautiful combination! Askrew stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Ben Askrew has been cut.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Askrew takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Askrew counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Askrew.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith keeping full guard, as Askrew tries to pass. #SUB#
Askrew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Askrew working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Askrew working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Smith is trying for a kimura here. Askrew looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Smith wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Onterrio Smith!
Our winner, Onterrio Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2022

#R1#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Onterrio Smith has been cut.
Knox lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox throws a good cross that connects.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Knox throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
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.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox has been working on his balance at Canadian Combat Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Smith.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knox.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Knox throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Knox avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
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 slips under a jab from Knox.#T2#
Knox takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Knox.#CUT#That has opened up Onterrio Smith's cut even more.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a head kick that Knox semi-blocks.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith slips under a jab from Knox.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knox throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith slips under a jab from Knox.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox lands a head shot.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Knox shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brubeck Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Knox right on the button. Knox goes down! Smith follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Smith gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onterrio Smith!
A very excited looking Onterrio Smith 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: RISE 69:
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Biscuit swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Biscuit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Biscuit is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Biscuit.
Biscuit misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Smith slips a straight right by Biscuit.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Biscuit forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biscuit backwards.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Biscuit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith looks to land a combination. Biscuit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.#TD#
Biscuit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Biscuit there. #SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biscuit pulls his head out easily.
Smith moves into full guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Biscuit throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biscuit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biscuit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Biscuit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Biscuit defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biscuit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Biscuit postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Biscuit postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow. #T3#
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Biscuit is proving a slippery customer.
Biscuit lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Biscuit defends it easily.
Biscuit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Biscuit with a nice head shot there.
Smith wants to hit a sweep here but Biscuit passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith there!
Biscuit dominating with strikes here.
Biscuit dominating with strikes here.#CUT#It looks like Onterrio Smith has been cut.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Smith has hold of Biscuit's hands but Biscuit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Biscuit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith is trying to control the position but Biscuit postures up.
Biscuit chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biscuit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biscuit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biscuit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Biscuit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Biscuit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
A left lands for Biscuit.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Biscuit moves out of range of the strikes.
Biscuit tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Biscuit is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Smith misses with a hook.
Biscuit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick #TD#
and Biscuit counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Smith manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Biscuit keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biscuit blocking some punches. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Biscuit momentarily.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Biscuit counters with a nice uppercut.
Biscuit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Biscuit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith lands a jab.
Biscuit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Biscuit there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Biscuit lands with a cross.
Biscuit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot lands for Biscuit.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Biscuit moved out of range.
Biscuit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Biscuit lands a jab to the nose.
Smith misses with a double jab
enabling Biscuit to counter with a crisp jab.
Biscuit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Biscuit scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Onterrio Smith's cut even more.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Biscuit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biscuit avoids the body shot from Smith. #T2#
Biscuit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biscuit moves away.
Biscuit misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big right from Biscuit misses.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith misses with a left hand #CL#
and Biscuit moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Smith. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Onterrio Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Biscuit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Biscuit.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biscuit moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Biscuit is out of range.
Smith sizes up Biscuit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Smith throws a head kick but Biscuit moves out of range.
Biscuit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith misses with a body punch
letting Biscuit counter with a right hand.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biscuit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Schmorgen Biscuit's cut is getting worse.
Onterrio Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biscuit looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Smith misses
and Biscuit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith throws a leg kick but Biscuit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith throws a series of punches but Biscuit moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Biscuit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Biscuit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Biscuit moves into the clinch.#TD#
Biscuit has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Biscuit gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Biscuit lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith trying to control the position.
Biscuit scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Onterrio Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Biscuit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Biscuit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Biscuit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biscuit scrambles back to his feet.
A left lands for Biscuit.#TD#
Biscuit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Biscuit in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith looking for a sweep but Biscuit has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith trying to control but Biscuit is working from the bottom.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biscuit is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biscuit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Biscuit's legs - danger averted.
Biscuit keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith stands and throws Biscuit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Biscuit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Biscuit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Biscuit has escaped the position, nice work there.
My spies in Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Biscuit tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Biscuit has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Biscuit.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Biscuit.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Biscuit just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biscuit is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Biscuit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Biscuit lands a few punches from side control.
Biscuit cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Biscuit scores with punches from side control.
Smith is not content to let Biscuit control the position. #T3#
Check out the look on Biscuit's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #CUT#The cut above Onterrio Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Biscuit lands strikes from half guard.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Biscuit works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Biscuit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Biscuit looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T4#
Biscuit lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Onterrio Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Schmorgen Biscuit!
An out of breath and clearly excited Schmorgen Biscuit thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: RISE 53: Hunter v Assed
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
A head kick misses from Smith.
Griffith 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.
Griffith scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Onterrio Smith has been cut.#CL2#
Griffith clinches.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffith's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Griffith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith pushes Griffith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith tries a body shot but Griffith blocks it.
Griffith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith prevents Griffith from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Griffith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Smith has his foot on Griffith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Griffith's guard. #REVR#
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Griffith is keeping the position.#T2#
Griffith looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffith, not yet.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith advances position into side control!
Griffith is not content to let Smith control the position.
Griffith is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Smith wants to control but Griffith is keeping him busy.
Griffith taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Griffith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Griffith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Griffith sneaks back into half guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Griffith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Griffith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Griffith is not content to let Smith control the position.#T4##SUB#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffith is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Griffith is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Griffith is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Griffith defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Griffith's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Onterrio Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onterrio Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Griffith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffith can do to turn this around?
A combination from Griffith does no damage.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Griffith throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith punishes Griffith's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Griffith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
And Griffith responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffith manages to avoid it.
Griffith throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Onterrio Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick. #T1#
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Griffith slips under a jab.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffith moves away from the strike by Smith.
The crowd cheers as Griffith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Griffith cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Griffith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Griffith's head but Griffith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffith thumps Smith with a low kick.
Griffith just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffith leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Griffith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith connects with a right hand. Griffith shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Griffith has been cut.
Griffith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Onterrio Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Griffith.
Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Griffith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a head kick but Griffith moves out of range.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Griffith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffith thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Griffith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffith was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Griffith looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Griffith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Griffith.
Griffith blocks a jab.
Griffith throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Griffith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Griffith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Griffith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Griffith swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Griffith.
Smith takes a swing at Griffith's ribcage but misses.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffith swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onterrio Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Griffith misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Griffith!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffith struggling a bit here.#T4#
Smith throws an elbow but Griffith slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griffith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith working away.#SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Griffith is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Griffith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Griffith looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Griffith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffith.
Griffith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Griffith jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Griffith's head but Griffith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Griffith counters with a body kick.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffith.
Griffith checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots and misses
and Griffith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffith throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Griffith's torso.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griffith!
Smith checks a low kick from Griffith.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
Anthony Griffith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Griffith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Griffith counters with a straight right hand.
Griffith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Griffith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.#CUT2#Onterrio Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Griffith motions for Smith to come forward. Griffith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffith needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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 Griffith's body. Griffith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Griffith blocks a head kick by Smith. #T2#
Griffith blocks the body kick.
Griffith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Griffith throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Griffith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffith is just out of range.
Griffith is looking to clinch.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith lands a body shot.
Griffith connects with the punch.
Griffith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Griffith.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Griffith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Griffith moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffith feints a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Griffith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Griffith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffith scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Griffith moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Griffith throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Griffith lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Griffith takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griffith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to land a front kick but Griffith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Griffith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Griffith tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
A left lands for Griffith.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffith avoids the head kick by Smith.
Nice defenses there by Griffith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Griffith shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onterrio Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Griffith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Griffith.
I think Griffith 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Griffith!
An out of breath Anthony Griffith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 44: West v Ihantala
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honda.
Honda lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Honda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Honda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Honda is working hard here to advance position.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Honda 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Honda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Honda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith trying to control the position.
Honda lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Honda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honda works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith keeping full guard, as Honda tries to pass.
Honda stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#T1#
Honda with a nice head shot there.
Honda stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Onterrio Smith has been cut.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Honda throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Honda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Honda 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Honda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Honda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Honda throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Honda's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB#
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Honda.
Smith working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Honda has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Honda working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Honda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Honda blocks nicely.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Honda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Honda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Honda is proving a slippery customer.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Honda landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Honda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honda works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Honda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith controls Honda momentarily but Honda frees himself.
Honda lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Honda's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Honda dominated 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!#R2##TD#
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Honda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Honda is aware though and is defending well.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Honda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith is pulling down on Honda's head. It's preventing any offense from Honda, at least for the moment.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Honda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Honda manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Honda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Honda is on top in guard. #REVR#
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Honda dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Honda works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#That has opened up Onterrio Smith's cut even more.
Smith controlling Honda's posture.
Smith controls Honda momentarily but Honda frees himself.
Smith working a defensive guard but Honda passes into half guard. #T2#
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Honda pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Honda keeps him under control.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Honda wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Honda trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Honda wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVB#
Edmond Honda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Honda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Honda is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Smith rolls with it to try and escape but Honda cranks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edmond Honda!
A relieved looking Edmond Honda 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: RISE 38: Hunter v Irrawaddy
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Choo has Smith up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choo was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith cracks Choo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
We've been informed that Choo 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 swats away the attempt to clinch by Choo.
Choo throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choo slips under a jab.
Choo tries to clinch up.
And Smith counters with a quick kick to the body but Choo blocks it.
Smith punishes Choo's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Choo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Smith misses.
Nice shot by Smith.
Choo misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Choo crumples to the floor! Smith milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Onterrio Smith!
An out of breath Onterrio Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 29: Maestre v Motts
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kraag looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kraag is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kraag tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Kraag is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Kraag is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Kraag is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kraag wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Kraag is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kraag avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith is trying to control. Kraag wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kraag has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kraag knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Kraag wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kraag is not content to let Smith control the position.
Kraag wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
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.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Kraag is working away.
Kraag is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!#SUB2#
Kraag is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kraag is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kraag's guard. Nice work there by Smith. #SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kraag looking to control. #SUB2#
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kraag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kraag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Xeroxing Fifty Snails inform us that Kraag has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Kraag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraag keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith 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. #SUB2#
Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Onterrio 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 throws a body punch but Kraag moves out of range.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith throws a head kick but Kraag moves out of range.
Smith connects with the punch.
Onterrio Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Kraag.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith. #TD#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ROC#Kraag is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kraag is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith working away.
Kraag is looking for a sweep.
Smith working away.
Kraag is not content to let Smith control the position. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kraag has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kraag knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kraag is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Onterrio Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kraag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Kraag defends the submission attempt.
Kraag wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraag is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Kraag is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kraag can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Smith is working for a kimura but Kraag is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Kraag is defending well. #SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag trying to control here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Kraag is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Smith maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kraag could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Smith has cracked it and Kraag is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Onterrio Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Onterrio Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 22: Femme v Philippe
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Ihantala avoids the head kick by Smith.
Ihantala connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Onterrio Smith has been cut.
Ihantala throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
A big right from Ihantala misses.
Smith thows a leg kick but Ihantala checks it
and Ihantala counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ihantala lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Ihantala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Ihantala. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ihantala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Ihantala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ihantala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith looks winded!
Ihantala avoids the body shot from Smith. #KD#
Ihantala lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Ihantala stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!#ROC#Smith is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Onterrio Smith's cut even more.#T1#
Ihantala finds Smith's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Smith flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Ihantala lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Smith will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RISE 14: Veainu v Maestre
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Onterrio Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith throws a head kick that Knox semi-blocks.
Smith lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Smith thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith lands a body shot.
Knox avoids the head kick by Smith.
Knox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Knox in his tracks momentarily.
Smith is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks. #T1#
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely. #T2#
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Knox lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Knox from standing up.
Knox postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Knox slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knox is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knox content to stall in guard here.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smith throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Onterrio Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onterrio Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Knox takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith with a jab.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Onterrio Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith avoids the body shot from Knox.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Knox throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox jabs at Smith's body.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Knox misses. #T1#
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Trane Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith misses with the combination.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Knox scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #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 throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Knox lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Onterrio Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox avoids the head kick by Smith.
Knox lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Smith misses. #T4#
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
letting Knox counter with a right hand. #CL#
Knox rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knox misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Onterrio Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Onterrio Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Knox in the body.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Knox checks a low kick from Smith.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Knox misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Knox throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab by Smith.
Smith shoots and misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with a body shot.
That kick from Smith tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox connects with a body shot.
Smith lands the left hand.
Knox takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #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 moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Smith throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A left lands for Smith.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Smith takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Knox misses.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Onterrio Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trane Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knox with a jab.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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 Trane Knox.
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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onterrio Smith!
A victorious Onterrio Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Trane Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: RISE 7: Martynov v Svyatogor
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up but Femme circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Femme was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Femme throws a good cross that connects.
Femme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Femme misses.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith clobbers Femme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Femme.
Smith throws the left hand but Femme avoids the punch easily.
Femme takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Femme with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme blocks a jab.#T1#
Femme lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Femme.
Femme lands a nice shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Femme misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Femme's guard.
Femme seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Femme looking for a sweep. Not yet Femme, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Femme looking to control.
Femme is controlling Smith's posture.
Femme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith postures up in Femme's guard and throws a big left but Femme blocks it.
Femme keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Femme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Femme is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Femme has wrist control.#T2#
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Femme is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Femme manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Femme's guard. #SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Femme wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Femme keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
My spies in Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Femme looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith is looking to chop away at Femme's legs.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith slips under a jab.#TD2#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Femme has managed to free his arm - good work.
Femme controlling the position well.
Femme gets back to full guard.
Femme is adopting a defensive guard.
Femme keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Femme not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Femme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Femme pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith advances to half guard.
Femme has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Femme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Femme is trying to get back to full guard.
Femme knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Femme sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith is trying to control. Femme wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Onterrio Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Femme swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Femme misses with a straight left.
Femme connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith slips a jab from Femme.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Femme steps away.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Femme, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Femme against the cage but Femme circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Femme 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 Femme.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Femme moves away.
Femme blocks a head kick by Smith.
Femme swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Femme lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Femme throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Femme as Smith shoots in.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from Femme finds it's target.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Femme is looking to counter punch.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Smith tries to move into range but Femme moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Femme sprawls well.
Violent Femme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onterrio Smith.
Femme checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Femme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith walks into a left hand. #T2#
Femme with a hook.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Femme cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith clobbers Femme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Femme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Femme.
Femme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Femme slips under a jab.
Femme lands an overhand right.
Violent Femme is winning the standup battle so far.
Femme blocks a head kick by Smith.
It looked like Femme wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Femme missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Femme works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith. #T3#
Femme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Femme connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Violent Femme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Femme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Smith.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Femme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Femme throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Onterrio Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Femme is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith wants to control from the top but Femme keeps moving. #T4#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Femme is keeping the position for now.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Femme.
Femme is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Femme is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Femme manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Femme's guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Femme is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Femme holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Violent Femme will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Femme sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Femme looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith jabs at Femme's body.
Femme throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Femme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Femme.
Femme misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Smith forces Femme back against the cage and clinches.
Smith tries a body shot but Femme blocks it.
Femme throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Femme lands with a right to the head.
Femme has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Femme's efforts to push away.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Femme's efforts to push away.#T1#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Femme avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Femme stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Femme.
Femme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Femme lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Femme softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Onterrio Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Femme after a bit of a struggle.
Violent Femme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onterrio Smith.
Smith tries to work over Femme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Femme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Femme.
Femme lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Femme misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Femme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Femme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Femme.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Femme.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Femme throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith moves away from the strike by Femme.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Femme. #TD2#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Femme on his heels. He'll look to pass Femme's guard now, I'm sure.
Femme is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Smith 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. #SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Femme dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Femme 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.
Smith looking to control. #SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Femme gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Femme has passed into side control. #T4#
Femme laying and praying for a moment but Smith takes advantage and regains half guard.
Smith gets full guard.#SUB2#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Femme is one step ahead there.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Femme pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Violent Femme showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Femme 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Violent Femme!

Event: RISE 4: Martynov v Hunter
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortythree misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortythree just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fortythree, as that shot connected.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortythree is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Fortythree looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch but Fortythree is avoiding it.
Fortythree misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree misses with a hook.
Fortythree ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Fortythree misses the shot to the body.
Smith swings for the body but Fortythree moves out of range.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Fortythree's head back. #T1#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortythree.
Smith cracks Fortythree with a good jab.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Fortythree.
Fortythree closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Fortythree is rocked!
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Fortythree is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Fortythree up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Smith from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Fortythree's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Onterrio Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Onterrio Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 90 - Bigg vs Krutel
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wasselach will feel that in the morning.
Smith is looking to slow Wasselach down with leg kicks.
Onterrio Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Wasselach back into the cage.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wasselachs head. #CUT2#It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wasselach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wasselach tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Wasselach back against the cage.
Wasselach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Wasselach controls his hands.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wasselach backwards.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wasselach misses with the head strike.
Wasselach is trying to stall.
Wasselach is working Smith over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wasselach.
Wasselach scores with a hook to the body.
Wasselach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith has Wasselach pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wasselach manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wasselach scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wasselach takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wasselach wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform us that Smith has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to keep Wasselach in close.
Smith wants to sweep here but Wasselach controlling him for the moment.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wasselach controls the pace.
Wasselach trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SU#
Wasselach stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Wasselach sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gotan Wasselach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onterrio Smith.#T2#
Smith takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Onterrio Smith has been cut.
Wasselach lands with a nice body punch.
Wasselach throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith tries to clinch but Wasselach moves away
and Wasselach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Wasselach tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotan Wasselach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Wasselach sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good shot there by Wasselach.
Smith wants to clinch but Wasselach slips to the side
and Wasselach counters with a body kick that stops Smith in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Wasselach moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Wasselach breaks the clinch.
Wasselach takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wasselach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
As Wasselach backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Wasselach manages to avoid it all.
Wasselach looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Wasselach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Wasselach down.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wasselach pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Wasselach's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Wasselach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Smith. #T4#
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wasselach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wasselach misses the shot to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wasselach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Wasselach tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wasselach swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Wasselach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Wasselach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wasselach bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wasselach at a distance.
Smith misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Onterrio Smith will probably get the nod.
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!#R2##CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wasselach.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wasselach pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wasselach.
Wasselach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wasselach lands a left hand.
Wasselach misses with a punch on the inside.
Wasselach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wasselach struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Wasselach.
Wasselach just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Wasselach lands with a left to the head.
Wasselach prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith blocks a body shot from Wasselach.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wasselach throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Wasselach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Wasselach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Wasselach pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wasselach lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wasselach's elbow.
Smith pushes Wasselach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Wasselach pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wasselach misses with a kick to the body.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Wasselach.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Wasselach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Wasselach.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wasselach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Wasselach counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Wasselach counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wasselach fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wasselach finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wasselach counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Smith is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Onterrio Smith's cut even more.
Wasselach lands a right hook to the body.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Wasselach slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Wasselach counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Wasselach.
Smith throws a nice head kick! #T3#
Wasselach misses with a body shot.
Smith scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wasselach!
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wasselach manages to get back to half guard.
Wasselach is looking to escape.
Smith is keen to just control but Wasselach is a slippery customer.
Wasselach holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wasselach is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Wasselach slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #ES#
Wasselach has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Wasselach back against the cage.#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 throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Wasselach pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gotan Wasselach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onterrio Smith.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Wasselach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wasselach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Wasselach is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice sprawl there from Wasselach as Smith shoots in.#KD#
Wasselach lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Wasselach takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Wasselach finish him?
Gotan Wasselach is winning the standup battle so far.
Wasselach lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Wasselach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wasselach lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wasselach counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gotan Wasselach!
A very excited looking Gotan Wasselach 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: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 10
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Rytina tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rytina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Rytina - that landed with a thud.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Rytina throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rytina.
Rytina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A body shot lands from Rytina.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Rytina scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith looks winded!
Rytina manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rytina utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rytina stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rytina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rytina tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rytina scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Onterrio Smith has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rytina with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rytina misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith 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.
Rytina tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Rytina manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Rytina.
Smith throws a push kick but Rytina slaps the foot to one side.
Smith swings for the body but Rytina moves out of range.
Rytina appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rytina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rytina, pushing him back against the cage.
Rytina tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rytina tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Rytina.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Rytina controls his hands.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rytina lands a left hand.
Rytina controlling the action here for a moment.
Rytina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rytina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith is trying to control the position but Rytina postures up. #SUB2#
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rytina escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rytina wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Rytina tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him. #T3#
Smith manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rytina pulls his head out easily.
Rytina trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Rytina prevents Smith from improving his position.
Rytina is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Rytina controlling from the full mount.
Rytina is trying to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Rytina looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Rytina has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith 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.
Rytina takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Rytina.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Rytina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onterrio Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rytina.
Onterrio Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Rytina's ribs.
Rytina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Rytina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rytina moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith connects with the punch.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rytina blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rytina with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rytina lands a body shot.
Rytina 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.
Rytina using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rytina working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rytina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rytina landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rytina lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rytina creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rytina leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rytina is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith avoiding damage as Rytina throws knees to the body.
Smith misses with some punches.
Rytina controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rytina.
Risto Rytina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rytina with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Rytina controls the action.
Rytina lands a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rytina scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Rytina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Rytina shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rytina looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Rytina stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Rytina half committed to a counter leg kick.
Risto Rytina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rytina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rytina throws a hook but Smith blocks it.#CL#
Rytina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rytina tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Rytina back against the cage.
Rytina unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Rytina.
Rytina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rytina lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Rytina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rytina's hands.
Rytina misses with a wild combination.
Rytina throws a big shot that misses.
Smith moves to clinch but Rytina breaks away
letting Rytina counter with a right hand.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Risto Rytina is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Rytina throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Rytina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#T4#
Rytina steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Smith swings for the body but Rytina moves out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rytina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Rytina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith closes the distance but Rytina moves to the side
and Rytina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Rytina counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rytina connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Rytina dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Onterrio 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Rytina counters with a nice uppercut.
Rytina throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Rytina counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith closes the distance but Rytina moves to the side
and Rytina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Rytina has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Smith pushes down on Rytina's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rytina tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Rytina wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Rytina won't allow Smith to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Rytina is defending well.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Rytina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Onterrio Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith is looking to stall here but Rytina recovers full guard. #SUB#
Rytina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith wants to control from the top but Rytina keeps moving.
Rytina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Smith passes into half guard.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Rytina's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rytina.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith goes for an armbar but Rytina turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rytina.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rytina manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Risto Rytina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rytina trying to control the position.
Rytina can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rytina sees it coming and defends easily.
Rytina preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Onterrio Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rytina defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

And that's the end of the fight!
Onterrio Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rytina 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Rytina!
Risto Rytina 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: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Mar 05, 2021

#R1#
Junior throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Junior's guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Smith pushes down on Junior's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Junior defends the submission attempt.
Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#T1#
Junior is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Junior defends it well. #SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Junior defends the submission attempt.
Smith is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Junior defending well.
Junior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Junior tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Junior defends it.
Smith is trying to control. Junior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Junior is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Junior won't allow Smith to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junior tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Junior defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Onterrio Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Junior's guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.
Smith wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard. #T1#
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Junior is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Onterrio Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Junior tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Junior moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Junior manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Junior's guard. #T2#
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Smith wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Junior can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy. #T3#
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Junior's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Junior.
Smith with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Junior tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.#SUB2#
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Junior is on top in guard.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith is trying to control the position but Junior postures up. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.#T4#
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith is trying to control the position but Junior postures up.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Junior wants to get back to his feet.
Junior regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith stays in close to Junior's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Junior slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Onterrio 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Smith.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Junior stuffs the takedown.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like Onterrio Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Junior throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
enabling Junior to counter with a crisp jab.
Junior throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Junior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Junior, pushing him back against the cage.
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 Junior's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Junior tries to tie him up. #T1#
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Junior controls the action.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Junior.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
Smith misses with the head strike. #BC#
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Junior misses with a looping right.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Trimagasi Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Junior wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Junior's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Junior.#CUT2#It looks like Trimagasi Junior has been cut.
Junior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Junior looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trimagasi Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Junior counters with a quick kick to the body but Smith blocks it.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith looks to clinch
and Junior counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Smith checks a leg kick.
As Junior backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Junior manages to avoid it all.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junior lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Junior will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Junior connects with a single shot there.
Junior blocks a jab.
Junior shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Onterrio Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junior sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trimagasi Junior is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Smith tries to clinch but Junior is having none of it.
Junior quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Junior throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Junior 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.
Junior paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Junior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Junior sprawls well.
Junior misses with a leg kick.
Junior smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Junior scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Smith avoids the body shot from Junior.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Junior on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Junior lands with a good body shot.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#KD#
Junior lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Junior stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Junior finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Onterrio Smith's cut even more.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Junior rattles Smith with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Smith tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Junior dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Smith stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Trimagasi Junior!

Event: Checkmate Championship 18
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1##TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raheem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raheem wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Raheem has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Smith 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.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Raheem keeps moving.
Raheem wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith pushes down on Raheem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Raheem is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raheem avoid being mounted?#T1#
Raheem is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Raheem tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Raheem keeping hold of Smith's head, controlling as best he can.
Raheem has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canucks Combat Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Smith is working for a kimura but Raheem is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Raheem defends it well.
Smith is trying to control. Raheem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Raheem is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith prevents Raheem from improving his position.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Raheem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raheem wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raheem wants to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Raheem defending well. #SUB#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Raheem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Raheem trying to control but Smith postures up. #SUB#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Raheem defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith is trying to control. Raheem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raheem is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raheem can do anything to dispel that myth.
Raheem is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Raheem trying to control here.
Smith is keen to just control but Raheem is a slippery customer.
Raheem wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Raheem is looking to improve his position.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raheem defending well though.
Smith is keen to just control but Raheem is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Smith is working for a kimura but Raheem is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Raheem is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raheem sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Onterrio 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#
Raheem throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Raheem does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Smith drops Raheem with a left right combo! Smith follows him down to the ground into side control. #SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Raheem is defending well.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Raheem being controlled for a moment.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raheem can do to turn this around?
Raheem is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Smith staying calm.#SUB#
Smith is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Raheem is trying to escape and Smith transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Raheem is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smith! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Onterrio Smith!
Onterrio Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Checkmate vs. BFC 1
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Lodinkinni moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lodinkinni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lodinkinni walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.#CUT2#It looks like Orvar Odd Lodinkinni has been cut.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lodinkinni.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Lodinkinni counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lodinkinni seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lodinkinni ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Lodinkinni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith slips under a jab.
Lodinkinni blocks a head kick by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Lodinkinni saw it coming and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Lodinkinni. #CUT#It looks like Onterrio Smith has been cut.#T1#
Smith motions for Lodinkinni to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lodinkinni lands a head shot.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lodinkinni throws out the jab. #KD2#
Smith steps into range and cracks Lodinkinni with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Lodinkinni flops backwards and Smith dives into his guard looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith stays in close to Lodinkinni's body and controls the position.
Lodinkinni wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
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.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Lodinkinni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Lodinkinni wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lodinkinni is keeping the position for now.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Lodinkinni blocks nicely.
Lodinkinni is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith misses with a body punch
letting Lodinkinni counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Lodinkinni counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Lodinkinni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lodinkinni.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Lodinkinni counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lodinkinni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Lodinkinni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lodinkinni misses the shot to the body.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lodinkinni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Onterrio Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lodinkinni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lodinkinni is looking to counter punch.
Lodinkinni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Lodinkinni misses its intended target.
Lodinkinni backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith misses with a left hand
letting Lodinkinni counter with a right hand.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lodinkinni can pounce on him.
Lodinkinni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Lodinkinni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Lodinkinni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lodinkinni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lodinkinni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Lodinkinni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD2#
Smith lands a big shot that drops Lodinkinni! Can he finish him? #ROC2#Lodinkinni is rocked!#T4#
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oh Lodinkinni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lodinkinni has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lodinkinni is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lodinkinni down.
Lodinkinni seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith grinds an elbow into Lodinkinni's temple. #SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lodinkinni has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Onterrio Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith misses with a body shot
and Lodinkinni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Lodinkinni counters with a straight right hand.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lodinkinni lands a slapping body shot.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith tries to clinch there but Lodinkinni circles away.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lodinkinni counters with a straight right hand.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lodinkinni counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
letting Lodinkinni counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Lodinkinni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Onterrio Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lodinkinni lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Lodinkinni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Lodinkinni. #ROC#Smith is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Onterrio Smith's cut even more.#T1#
Smith misses with a left hand
and Lodinkinni scores with a counter punch that sends Smith to the canvas! Lodinkinni smells blood - he's punishing Smith with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Smith has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Checkmate Contenders 7
Date: Nov 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves out of range as Rajantaka strikes.
Good work by Rajantaka as he checks the leg kick.
We've been told by Rajantaka's head coaches at Zenarals' House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rajantaka with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Onterrio Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a body kick.#KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Rajantaka tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Rajantaka back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Rajantaka is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tarmo Rajantaka has been cut.
Rajantaka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oh Rajantaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Rajantaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith feints a jab and as Rajantaka dips his head, Smith unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Rajantaka right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Rajantaka falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Smith smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Onterrio Smith!
Our winner, Onterrio Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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