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Event: SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Tantor     
Date:   May 21, 2023
#R1#
Smart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smart moves forwards but Buddha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smart lands a nice shot that snaps Buddha's head back.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smart.
Smart swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Smart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smart misses with a body shot.
Buddha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Smart shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buddha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Buddha is in trouble now - Smart has advanced to mount!
Smart landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Buddha in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smart content just to control the position here.
Smart has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Buddha's face.
Smart is landing with some decent strikes but Buddha is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smart prevents Buddha from getting the reversal.
Buddha wants to control but Smart is having none of it.
Buddha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smart lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smart is landing with some decent strikes but Buddha is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smart controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Smart working Buddha over with strikes here.
BOOM! Smart connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smart landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha taking shots to the head.
Smart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buddha can't escape the position. #T3#
Smart is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Buddha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smart throwing strikes but Buddha uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buddha is trying to maintain the position but Smart is very close to passing his half guard.
Smart working Buddha over with strikes.
Smart trying to pass the guard but Buddha defending well.
Smart trying to control from half guard but Buddha is working away.
Buddha wants to control but Smart is keeping busy.
Smart stalling away here and it's allowed Buddha to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Buddha keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buddha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smart has managed to get both his arms back between Buddha's legs - danger averted.
Smart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buddha has momentary wrist control but Smart slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smart tries to clinch up
and Buddha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buddha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buddha misses the jab.
Smart avoids the body shot from Buddha.
Smart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buddha defends it well.
Buddha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smart scores with a nice right hand.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Smart sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Buddha misses.
Smart tries for a takedown but Buddha circles away easily
and Smart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samson Buddha is winning the standup battle so far.
Smart's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buddha under the eye.
Smart lands with an overhand left.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Smart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buddha but Buddha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samson Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Buddha lands a jab to Smart's midsection.
Buddha shoots in looking for a takedown. Smart tries to sprawl out of it but Buddha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smart blocks a jab.
Smart steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Buddha. That one must have hurt.
Smart tries to land a leg kick but Buddha saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Buddha. #TD2#
Smart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buddha's half guard.
Smart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Smart connects with a nice short shot to Buddha's temple. #T2#
Smart looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buddha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart tries to pass to full mount but Buddha defends it. #SUB#
Buddha actively working from the bottom here.
Smart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smart slips a nice elbow through Buddha's hands, connecting with Buddha's forehead.
Buddha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Buddha wants to control but Smart is keeping busy.
Smart slips a nice elbow through Buddha's hands, connecting with Buddha's forehead.#SUB#
Buddha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Buddha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smart.
Smart controlling the action here.
Smart tries to pass to full mount but Buddha defends it.
Smart wants to take a breather but Buddha is having none of it.
Buddha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Buddha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Buddha is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Smart is tapping! Great win for Buddha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samson Buddha!
An out of breath Samson Buddha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Nascimento     
Date:   Apr 22, 2023
#R1#
Smart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ape.
Ape lands a lovely overhand right.
Ape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smart was well out of range. Poor timing from Ape.
Smart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ape connects with a jab.#CL#
Smart gets tackled into the cage by Ape. Ape maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ape digs a right hand underneath Smart's ribcage. Smart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Smart scores with a shoulder strike.
Smart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ape is defending well.
Ape takes a shot to the head.
Ape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Ape. #T1#
Smart lands a right hand.
A short right from Ape on the inside.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ape scores with a shot to the side of Smart's head.
Ape lands with a light punch inside.
Smart gets through Ape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by Smart.
A knee to the head by Ape. #CUT#It looks like Peter Smart has been cut.
Ape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smart's elbow.
Ape leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ape pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
A short left from Smart.
Smart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ape is defending well.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
Ape trying to control the position but instead, Smart has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ape into the cage.
Ape stalls.
Still in the clinch, Ape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ape.
Ape swings wildly with an uppercut but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Ape.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
Smart can't break the clinch. #T3#
Smart tries to score a body lock takedown but Ape shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Smart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smart has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ape after a bit of a struggle.
Smart blocks a body shot from Ape.
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Ape - that landed with a thud.
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
Smart blocks a body shot from Ape.
Smart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ape gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Smart scores with a shoulder strike.
Ape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ape looking to stall.
Ape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Ape lands a left hand.
Smart lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Smart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ape is defending well.
Ape gets through Smart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smart misses with a punch on the inside.
Ape is trying to stall.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
Ape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
A knee to the head by Ape.
Knees to the body from Ape.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Smart is blocking nicely.
Smart avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Smart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Smart'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#
Ape slips under a jab from Smart.
Ape stuffs the takedown.
Ape misses with a looping right.
Smart looks to land a right hand but Ape moved out of range.
Ape closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smart throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
Smart misses the shot to the body.
Smart thows a leg kick but Ape checks it
enabling Ape to counter with a crisp jab.
Ape ducks under a wild hook from Smart.
Ape motions for Smart to come forward. Ape throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smart connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart defending well as Ape loads up on a big left hand.
Ape gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smart.
Smart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ape throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Smart counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape pushes Smart away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smart gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
An elbow from Smart crashes against the mat.
Smart postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smart is looking to take a break and control but Ape is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ape is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#ES#
Ape kicks Smart off and gets back to his feet.
Ape throws a hook but Smart blocks it.
Ape uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2##TD2#
Smart drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ape manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Smart blocks it.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
Smart tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
Smart is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Good body shot from Ape.
Ape scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Ape.
Ape blocking some punches.
Ape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smart tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
Smart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smart tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Smart back against the cage. #T3#
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smart lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smart.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Ape gets through Smart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smart takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ape will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smart up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Ape blocking some punches.
Smart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Ape.
Nice body punch from Smart.
Smart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow. #T4#
Ape swings wildly with an uppercut but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Ape misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Ape.
Ape working Smart over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Smart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ape.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ape.
Ape is trying to maintain a safe position but Smart gets an underhook and turns Ape into the cage.
Ape is pressed up against the cage. Smart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ape down to the mat. Ape avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Smart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ape can pounce on him.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ape slips a straight right by Smart.
Ape misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Smart's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Ape is predictable there #TD2#
and Smart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smart throwing shots but Ape is blocking nicely.
Smart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ape's head.
Ape is staying active underneath Smart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ape keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smart is trying to control the action in half guard but Ape is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ape defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ape makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ape.
Smart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Smart stands up over Ape, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ape pulls Smart in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ape keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ape is keeping the position for now.
Smart cracks Ape with a solid left hand.
Smart sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Peter Smart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Smart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ape's half guard.
Ape is refusing to be controlled, as Smart sits in half guard.
Ape is positioning himself well to prevent Smart advancing to mount.
Ape is staying active underneath Smart, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES#
Ape makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ape lands a high kick!
Ape scores with a nice strike.
Smart misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smart can do to turn this around?
Ape takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Smart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ape defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smart.
Ape looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ape tries to work over Smart's front leg with a kick but Smart checks it.
Ape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smart darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ape moves out of range of the strikes.
Smart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ape.
Ape blocks a jab.
Ape defending well as Smart loads up on a big left hand.
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
Ape scores with a head kick.
Smart works the jab nicely.
Ape lands a really nice looking cross but Smart seems unphased. #ROC#Smart is rocked!
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smart is still on wobbly legs! Can Ape finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ape catches Smart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ape takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Smart tried to score with a low kick but Ape checks it.
Ape half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Smart coming out on top.
Smart avoids the head kick by Ape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ape lands a really nice looking cross but Smart seems unphased.
Ape throws a monster overhand right that drops Smart! Ape follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Ape!
Our winner, Grey Ape, 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: SMASH: Nascimento vs Donovan     
Date:   Mar 11, 2023
#R1#
Dudley blocks a jab.
Dudley scores with a shot to the body.
Smart tried to score with a low kick but Dudley checks it.
Dudley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Smart blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smart's defenses.
Smart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dudley is leaning against Smart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Smart controls the action.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smart avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smart blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Smart.
Smart working aggressively here.
Smart lands an uppercut.
Smart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Smart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Smart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smart moves out of range as Dudley strikes.
Smart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Smart scores with a nice head shot.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Smart.
Dudley tries to bum rush Smart with a series of wild strikes but Smart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Smart finds it's target.
Smart doesn't manage to clinch there - Dudley circles away.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Dudley takes a swing at Smart's ribcage but misses.
Smart misses with a shot to the body
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Smart lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley stuns Smart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smart misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Smart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dudley sprawls well. Dudley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smart gets slowly back to his feet.
Smart throws a solid leg kick but Dudley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smart.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smart manages to avoid it.
Smart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smart throws a lazy right hand but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dudley as he avoids it easily.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Smart is just out of range.
And Smart tries to counter it with a takedown but Dudley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dudley misses with a hook. Smart ducked under it nicely.
Dudley walks into a stiff left hand from Smart.
Smart closes the distance and clinches up with Dudley, looking for a takedown. Smart pushes Dudley against the cage but Dudley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Dudley tries to clinch but Smart is having none of it.
Dudley tries to clinch but Smart moves out of range. #T3#
Dudley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smart throws a hook but Dudley avoids it easily.
Smart loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.
Dudley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Smart misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Smart. That snapped Dudley's head back.
Smart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dudley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smart lands with a nice body punch.
Dudley lands a glancing blow to the side of Smart's head.
Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Smart's shoulder, as Smart tries to avoid the shot.
Smart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Smart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smart swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudley misses with an uppercut. Smart saw that one coming.
Dudley slips a jab from Smart.
Dudley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smart manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Smart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smart lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Smart scores with a takedown into Dudley's guard.
Smart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dudley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dudley pulls Smart in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dudley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Smart misses with a hook
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Dudley misses.
Smart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Dudley is looking to counter the offense by Smart and move into the clinch.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but Smart moved out of range nicely.
Smart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smart ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Smart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dudley.
Dudley is looking to counter the offense by Smart and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smart manages to circle out of the way.
Smart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dudley momentarily.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smart. #T1##TD2#
Smart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sloppy strikes there by Smart.
Smart throws a strike aimed at the side of Dudley's head but Dudley avoids it well.
Dudley is not content to let Smart control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Smart wants to control but Dudley is keeping him busy.
Smart in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dudley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smart.
Smart wants to control but Dudley is keeping him busy.
Smart postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dudley can't do much from the bottom here.
Smart in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Smart trying to control the action but Dudley is working from the bottom.
Smart misses with the ground and pound.
Smart lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smart throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smart scores with punches from side control.
Smart in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smart tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smart in side control, throwing shots but Dudley defends. #T4#
Smart scoring with punches from side control.
Smart working the body and head with strikes.
Smart creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smart trying to control the action but Dudley is working from the bottom.
Dudley is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smart.
Smart lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dudley dips to his left and cracks Smart with an uppercut!
Smart fails with the takedown.
Dudley throws a looping overhand right but Smart ducks down to avoid it.
Damian Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.
Smart swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Smart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dudley moves out of range of the leg kick from Smart.
Dudley throwing a counter right hand but Smart manages to avoid it.
Smart fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dudley as he jumps to the side.
Smart throws a hook but Dudley avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Smart misses the target.
Smart walks into a straight right hand from Dudley.#T1#
Dudley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smart misses with a leg kick.
Smart thows a leg kick but Dudley checks it
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smart misses with an uppercut
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smart missing with a left hand there. Dudley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smart swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Dudley rushes Smart and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Dudley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
A short right from Smart on the inside.
Dudley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smart lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Dudley on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smart.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley is pressed up against the cage. Smart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dudley down to the mat. Dudley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Smart connects with a right hand. Dudley shakes it off.
Dudley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dudley slips a straight right by Smart.
Dudley misses with a wild body shot.
Smart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Dudley gets a clinch.
Smart blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley is pressed up against the cage. Smart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dudley down to the mat. Dudley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dudley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smart scrambles back to his feet.
Smart throws a hook but Dudley blocks it.#T3#
Smart's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dudley under the eye.
Smart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Smart thuds a left hand into Dudley's body.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dudley as he jumps to the side.
Dudley slips a jab from Smart.
Smart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smart throws the left hand but Dudley avoids the punch easily.
Dudley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smart missing with a left hand there. Dudley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Smart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dudley is trying to defend but Smart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Dudley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smart connects with the punch.#T4#
Dudley misses with a two punch combination.
Smart throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
Smart pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dudley is out of range and Smart settles back down. #CL#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches.
Dudley scores with a hook to the body.
Smart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smart digs a right hand underneath Dudley's ribcage. Dudley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dudley prevents it.
Dudley lands with a short shot to the head.
Smart blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damian Dudley.
I think Dudley 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Damian Dudley!

Damian Dudley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLBENT for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Lee     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Smart misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smart. That's going to slow McConnell down. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McConnell enables Smart to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McConnell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smart is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
McConnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McConnell seems keen to control Smart's posture.
Smart wants to pass the guard but McConnell is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell controlling the position.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smart. #T1#
Smart postures up in McConnell's guard and throws a big left but McConnell blocks it.
Smart trying to control but McConnell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smart tries for a takedown but McConnell circles away easily
and McConnell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McConnell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt.
Smart misses with a low kick.
Smart misses with a left hand
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
McConnell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smart misses with a lunging right hand
and McConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smart jabs McConnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smart throws a jab when McConnell was well out of range.
It seemed like McConnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smart is looking to chop away at McConnell's legs.
McConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick lands for Smart. #TD#
Smart closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McConnell quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smart lands a nice short elbow.
Smart wants to control but McConnell is keeping him busy. #T3#
Smart is nestled in close to McConnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McConnell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Smart seems content to control.
Smart thows a huge punch but McConnell dodges it nicely.
Smart has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smart thows a huge punch but McConnell dodges it nicely.
McConnell is not content to let Smart control the position.
McConnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smart.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smart wants to lay and pray for a moment but McConnell keeps working.
Smart not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Smart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McConnell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McConnell is positioning himself well to prevent Smart advancing to mount.
Smart is taking a breather. McConnell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McConnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smart misses with a hook
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smart throws a big shot that misses.
McConnell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smart connects with a body shot.
Smart throws a body shot but no joy.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McConnell sprawls well. McConnell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smart gets slowly back to his feet.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McConnell as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Smart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McConnell is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smart thows a huge punch but McConnell dodges it nicely. #T1#
Smart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McConnell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McConnell trying to hold on to Smart's head to control him but Smart postures up.
Smart trying to control the pace.
Smart works his way into full mount!
Smart sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Smart throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smart controlling from mount.
Smart in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McConnell is looking to escape.
Smart looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smart throws some wild stikes that McConnell manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Smart looking to finish with strikes here!
Smart with the ground and pound from mount.
Smart tries to control but McConnell wriggling away.
McConnell tries to hold on but Smart postures up.
Smart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McConnell is squirming around, avoiding Smart's attempts to control the action.
Smart controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
McConnell is squirming around, avoiding Smart's attempts to control the action.
McConnell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smart controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smart punching from mount but McConnell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?
Smart lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of McConnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smart throws a big shot that misses.
McConnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Smart misses with a shot to the body
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peter Smart is winning the standup battle so far.
Smart misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McConnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
Smart dives in for a single leg takedown but McConnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smart blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Smart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Smart - that landed with a thud.
McConnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smart misses with the head strike.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
McConnell tries to work over Smart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Smart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McConnell is defending well.
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
McConnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smart or not.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
Smart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Smart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
McConnell jumps guard.
Smart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McConnell keeping full guard, as Smart tries to pass.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Smart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but McConnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart looking to pass the guard.
Smart sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smart trying to control but McConnell is working from the bottom.
Smart is really struggling to control McConnell but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
McConnell keeping full guard, as Smart tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Smart misses.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McConnell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McConnell thuds a left hand into Smart's body.#TD#
Smart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McConnell on his heels. He'll look to pass McConnell's guard now, I'm sure.
Smart controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Smart wants to control from the top but McConnell keeps moving.
Smart controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smart seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McConnell for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smart 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Smart!

In his post fight interview, Peter Smart started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Dalton McConnell spoke after the fight, saying 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

 

Event: JDNC Las Vegas 4     
Date:   Dec 27, 2022
#R1#
Smart misses the jab.
Rawse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rawse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Smart gets a takedown into half guard.
Smart wants to take a breather but Rawse is having none of it.
Smart throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rawse to regain full guard.
Rawse keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Smart postures up in Rawse's guard and throws a big left but Rawse blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smart throwing strikes from guard but Rawse blocks nicely.
Smart stopping the sweep attempt from Rawse.#T1#
Rawse is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smart throws an elbow that misses. Rawse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smart's guard. Nice move by Rawse!#REVB#
Rawse trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rawse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smart wants to sweep here but Rawse controlling him for the moment.
Rawse tries to stand but Smart is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smart 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.
Smart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rawse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smart pushes down on Rawse's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smart tries to pass to full mount but Rawse defends it.
Smart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Smart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rawse is trying to stand up here but Smart is controlling him well.
Rawse is not content to let Smart control the position.
Smart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Smart.
Rawse is not content to let Smart control the position.
Rawse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smart.
Smart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rawse's head. #T4#
Smart throwing shots but Rawse is blocking nicely.
Rawse felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smart drops an elbow to the side of Rawse's head.
Smart working over Rawse with some ground and pound. Rawse looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rawse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smart.
Smart working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smart trying to control the action but Rawse is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
That's time! Smart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smart lands an overhand right.
Rawse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawse looks to score with a jab to the body but Smart is just out of range.
Rawse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse wants to clinch but Smart slips to the side
and Smart counters with a left and a right that stings Rawse. #CL2#
Rawse forces Smart back against the cage and clinches.
Smart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rawse tries to throw a body punch but Smart avoids it by throwing Rawse back against the cage.
Rawse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smart digs a right hand into Rawse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rawse's gas tank.
Rawse swings wildly with an uppercut but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rawse.
Smart blocks a body shot from Rawse.
Rawse tries to work over Smart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Rawse.
Smart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawse can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Rawse.
A body shot lands from Smart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawse takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Smart misses with some punches.
Rawse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rawse blocks a body shot from Smart.
A body shot lands from Rawse.
Rawse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rawse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Smart.
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Smart misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Smart.
Smart misses with some punches.
Smart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Smart.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Rawse scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
A short right from Smart on the inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smart is trying to drag Rawse to the mat but Rawse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smart tries a body shot but Rawse blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Smart.
Peter Smart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Smart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Rawse controls his hands.
Rawse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smart or not.
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Rawse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rawse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Rawse tries to work over Smart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rawse tries to throw a body punch but Smart avoids it by throwing Rawse back against the cage.
A short left from Rawse.
A nice left hand lands by Rawse.
Rawse tries to throw a body punch but Smart avoids it by throwing Rawse back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Smart prevents a body shot from Rawse.
Smart wants a takedown but no success here.
Rawse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rawse tries to throw a body punch but Smart avoids it by throwing Rawse back against the cage.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rawse tries to throw a body punch but Smart avoids it by throwing Rawse back against the cage.
Rawse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rawse tries to throw a body punch but Smart avoids it by throwing Rawse back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rawse.
Rawse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rawse presses Smart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rawse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smart lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rawse misses with a punch to the body.
Rawse misses with a punch on the inside.
Rawse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rawse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Smart goes for a takedown attempt but Rawse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rawse fails to land with a series of punches.
Smart thuds his right hand into Rawse's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Rawse rushes Smart and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse throws a head punch that misses.
Smart can't find room to land a body shot as Rawse controls the action.
Smart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rawse scores with a hook to the body.
Smart looking for a takedown.
Rawse prevents a body shot from Smart.
Smart gets through Rawse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Smart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rawse misses with a punch to the body.
Smart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rawse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Smart scores with a head kick.
Rawse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Smart. #TD#
Smart shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rawse is controlling Smart's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rawse is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart misses with a head shot. Rawse uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Smart throws a strike but Rawse rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rawse working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smart's head.
Rawse trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart controls Rawse momentarily but Rawse frees himself.
Rawse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rawse won't allow Smart to sweep him here.
Smart is working hard here to advance position.
Smart controls Rawse momentarily but Rawse frees himself. #T2#
Smart 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.
Rawse lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rawse lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rawse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rawse landing some decent shots from guard.
Rawse content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ricky Rawse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rawse wants to clinch.#T3#
Rawse moves to clinch but Smart breaks away
and Smart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smart swats away the attempt to clinch by Rawse.
Rawse lands a jab.
Ricky Rawse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smart throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rawse throws a jab when Smart was well out of range.
Smart darts in looking for a takedown but Rawse gets double underhooks and turns Smart into the cage.
Rawse is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smart tries to throw a body punch but Rawse avoids it by throwing Smart back against the cage.
Rawse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rawse gets through Smart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart. #T4#
Rawse prevents a body shot from Smart.
Smart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peter Smart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smart prevents a body shot from Rawse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rawse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rawse.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Smart blocks a body shot from Rawse.
Smart tries to work over Rawse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Smart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smart takes a shot to the head.
Rawse misses with a body punch.
Smart misses with a body punch.
Rawse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rawse lands a body shot in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Smart!

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

 

Event: C137: Puno vs. Brown 2     
Date:   Oct 28, 2022
#R1#
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smart wants to counter the offense by Tepes Iii and move into the clinch position.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tepes Iii misses the jab.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smart.
Smart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tepes Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smart punishes Tepes Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Tepes Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick which misses Smart's front leg but catches the back leg as Smart tries to avoid it. #TD#
Tepes Iii fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smart to the ground. Tepes Iii is now in Smart's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smart keeping moving, preventing Tepes Iii from controlling successfully.
Smart looking to control.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Smart is working from the bottom.
Tepes Iii's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Tepes Iii looking to pass the guard.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving.
Tepes Iii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tepes Iii tried to score with a low kick but Smart checks it.
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smart manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smart stalks Tepes Iii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tepes Iii's face. Tepes Iii staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.#T2#
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smart takes a step back to recover.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Smart looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes Iii lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smart blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
A head kick misses from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Smart.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Smart.
Tepes Iii is looking to counter punch.
Smart fails with the takedown
letting Tepes Iii counter with a right hand.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smart.
A left lands for Smart.
Smart misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smart.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Smart throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Smart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tepes Iii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smart somewhat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Smart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smart can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes Iii controls the action.
Tepes Iii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tepes Iii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tepes Iii is stalling here.
Smart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tepes Iii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tepes Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Smart controls the action.
Nice body punch from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Smart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes Iii prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Tepes Iii.
Smart looks winded!
Tepes Iii blocks a body shot from Smart.
Tepes Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tepes Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Tepes Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tepes Iii lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tepes Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Smart.
Tepes Iii stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tepes Iii lands with an overhand left.
Smart throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peter Smart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smart is looking to slow Tepes Iii down with leg kicks.
Tepes Iii is looking to slow Smart down with leg kicks.
Vlad Tepes Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes Iii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smart just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smart can do to turn this around?
Smart throws a body kick that misses.
Smart lands a jab-cross combination.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tepes Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tepes Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smart.
Smart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smart throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Smart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tepes Iii's sensitive parts. #T1#
Smart just misses with a punch to the body.
Smart lands with an overhand left.
Smart moves out of range as Tepes Iii throws a body kick.
Tepes Iii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smart is breathing heavily.
Smart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but Smart avoids it.
Smart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smart throws a combination. Tepes Iii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smart moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tepes Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smart.
A low kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Smart shoots in for a double leg but Tepes Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Tepes Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Smart dives in and grabs Tepes Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tepes Iii pushes down on Smart's head and hops out.
Tepes Iii throwing a counter right hand but Smart manages to avoid it.
Smart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tepes Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tepes Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Smart throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Tepes Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Tepes Iii cracks a nice hook into Smart's ribs.
Smart blocks the body kick.
Tepes Iii pushes Smart away with a front kick.
Tepes Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Smart's head.
Tepes Iii scores with a body shot.
Smart moves forwards but Tepes Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Tepes Iii.#T3#
Smart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes Iii. That's going to slow Smart down.
Tepes Iii works Smart's body with a nice hook.
Smart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Tepes Iii.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick from Tepes Iii lands but Smart takes it in his stride.
Tepes Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smart momentarily. #ROC#Smart is rocked!#TD#
Tepes Iii shoots in and bounces Smart off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smart is still in real trouble! Can Tepes Iii finish him?#SUB#
Tepes Iii drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smart dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Smart is posturing up here but Tepes Iii has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Smart tries to roll out but it's too tight and Smart has to tap! Slick submission there by Tepes Iii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C131: Brown vs. Mumu     
Date:   Sep 24, 2022
#R1#
Smart with a nice calf kick.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smart takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abner on the side of the head.
Abner tries to close the distance and clinch but Smart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abner lands with a cross.
A big right from Smart misses.
Abner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smart missing with a left hand there. Abner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abner tries to clinch up.
Abner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smart swivels and escapes.
Smart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smart scores with a jab to the head.
Smart scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Smart moves into range and clinches up with Abner.
Smart can't find room to land a body shot as Abner controls the action.
Smart wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abner has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Abner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smart throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Abner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smart's guard.#T1#
Smart can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abner controls the pace.
Abner throwing strikes but missing.
Abner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart looking for a sweep. Not yet Smart, not yet.
Smart trying to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smart seems keen to control Abner's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abner blocks a head kick by Smart. #CL2#
Abner closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Abner jumps guard.
Abner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abner wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Abner pushes Smart off and gets back to his feet.
Abner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smart paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Abner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Abner breaks from the clinch.
Smart avoids a kick to the body.
Smart shoots in looking for a takedown but Abner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abner.#T3#
Abner misses with a double jab.
Smart tries a head kick but it misses.
Abner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smart counters with a one-two to the body.
Peter Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cayden Abner.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abner. #TD#
Smart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Abner's guard.#SUB2#
Abner is looking for a triangle but Smart pushes his legs off easily.
Smart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smart landing some decent shots from guard.
Smart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abner's head.#T4#
Smart postures up and lands a big shot to Abner's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Abner told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Abner trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Abner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smart is fighting to break Abner's control of his arms but Abner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peter Smart will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Abner clinches.
Abner blocking some punches.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Abner controls his hands.
Abner tries to stall but Smart uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smart lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Abner is trying to trip Smart. He has hold of a leg but Smart is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Abner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smart trying to control the position.
Smart looking for a sweep. Not yet Smart, not yet. #SUB2#
Abner has gone for a leg lock! Smart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abner's guard.#REVR#
Smart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smart stopping the sweep attempt from Abner.#T1#
Smart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smart wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abner has control of Smart's left arm, preventing Smart from doing any damage.
Smart throws a big right hand that misses.
Abner keeping full guard, as Smart tries to pass. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smart throws a strike but Abner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Smart working for a triangle but Abner defends it easily.
Abner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smart's guard.
Abner moves nicely into side control.
Abner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cayden Abner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abner wants to control but Smart is keeping him busy. #T3#
Smart gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smart is staying active underneath Abner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smart is looking for a sweep. Abner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abner thows a huge punch but Smart dodges it nicely. #SU2#
Abner stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Abner gets tackled into the cage by Smart. Smart maintains the clinch.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Abner.
Smart stops a takedown attempt from Abner.
Smart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smart throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smart blocks a head kick by Abner.
Abner tries to close the distance and clinch but Smart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smart feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Abner has managed to clinch.
Smart misses with a body punch.
Abner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smart stops a takedown attempt from Abner.
Peter Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cayden Abner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abner blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Abner gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Abner is keen to just control but Smart is a slippery customer.
Smart is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smart.
Abner tries to clinch but Smart is having none of it.
Abner moves out of range of the strikes.
Smart throws a combination that misses
and Abner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abner.
Despite the aggression on Abner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smart shoots in looking for a takedown. Abner tries to sprawl out of it but Smart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smart slaps away a takedown attempt from Abner, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Abner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smart is looking for a sweep. Abner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Smart is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Abner is looking for a kimura but Smart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abner to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart trying to control from the bottom.
Abner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smart defending well though.
Still in half guard, Abner seems content to control.
Abner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smart defending well though.
Smart is trying to get back to full guard.
Abner is trying to control. Smart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abner. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abner throws an elbow that misses. Smart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abner's guard. Nice move by Smart!#REVR#
Abner 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.
Smart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abner wants to sweep here but Smart controlling him for the moment.
Smart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smart distracts Abner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smart landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Smart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abner's head.
Smart lands a couple of digs.
Smart wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Smart is working Abner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Abner looking to control.
Abner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smart is one step ahead there.
Abner trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Abner looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smart is defending well. Abner quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smart has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Abner celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner 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: C126: Road vs. Chellios     
Date:   Sep 04, 2022
#R1#
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smart. #CL2#
Asakura clinches up with Smart and pushes him back against the cage.
Smart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asakura misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Smart lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Asakura's head.
Asakura trying to hold on to Smart's head to control him but Smart postures up.
Asakura is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart is trying to control the action in half guard but Asakura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smart thows a huge punch but Asakura dodges it nicely.
Asakura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smart's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smart's back!#T1#
Smart tries to roll but Asakura sticks to his back.
Smart breaks Asakura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Asakura keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asakura looking for a sweep. Not yet Asakura, not yet.
Smart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asakura managing to control the position.
Smart won't allow Asakura to sweep him here. #T2#
Asakura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asakura keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Smart throws a big right hand that misses.
Smart prevents Asakura from getting back to his feet.
Smart wants to control from the top but Asakura keeps moving.
Smart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smart trying to control but Asakura is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Smart misses. #T3#
Smart scores with a sloppy right hand. Asakura should have avoided that one.
Smart slips a straight right by Asakura.#CL2#
Asakura clinches up with Smart and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura dives in for a single leg takedown but Smart sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smart seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smart throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smart. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asakura cracks Smart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smart explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smart tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asakura tries to work over Smart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Smart.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura.
Asakura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot in the inside from Asakura. #T4#
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smart blocks an uppercut.
Asakura is looking to break free of the clinch but Smart has double underhooks.
Asakura blocking some punches.
Asakura unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Asakura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smart. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Smart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Smart.#TD#
Smart drives through with a takedown into Asakura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smart throws a big right hand that misses.
Smart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart 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#
Smart slips a jab and a cross from Asakura.
Smart looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Asakura scores with a nice head shot.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asakura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Smart sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asakura scores with a hook to the body. Smart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Smart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smart throws a low kick but Asakura avoids it.
Asakura cracks Smart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asakura swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura lands a nice shot that snaps Smart's head back. #CL#
Smart forces Asakura back against the cage and clinches.
Peter Smart has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Smart turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura is trying to control Smart's posture but Smart avoids it. #T1#
Asakura on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smart working the ground and pound but Asakura is defending the strikes.
Asakura sneaks back into half guard.
Asakura is trying to stand.
Asakura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asakura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smart stops Asakura from standing up.
Peter Smart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smart landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smart throwing strikes but missing.
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smart tries to free his leg and advance position but Asakura is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Asakura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smart manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Smart 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.
Asakura wants to get up but he can't break Smart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Smart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asakura's guard. #REVR#
Smart postures up in Asakura's guard and throws a big left but Asakura blocks it.
Smart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Smart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Asakura trying to keep a closed guard but Smart is proving a slippery customer.
Smart stands up over Asakura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smart throws a strike but Asakura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Asakura wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving.
Asakura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Asakura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asakura's guard. #REVR#
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 Peter Smart 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#
Asakura blocks a jab.#CL2#
Asakura clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Smart.
Asakura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smart.
Smart misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smart.
Smart can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asakura counters with a low kick, right behind Smart 's knee.
Smart slips a straight right by Asakura.
Smart half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Asakura takes the fight into the clinch.
Asakura scores with a shot to the side of Smart's head.
Asakura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smart blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Smart gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Asakura kicks Smart off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Peter Smart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smart looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Asakura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asakura scores with a hook.
Asakura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyson Asakura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smart walks into a stiff left hand from Asakura.
Smart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asakura.
Asakura walks into a stiff left hand from Smart.
Smart lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura lands a jab to Smart's midsection.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smart misses with a takedown attempt
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asakura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smart. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Smart throws a head kick that misses.
Smart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asakura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Asakura tries to sprawl but Smart drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Asakura wants to control but Smart is keeping busy.
Smart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smart working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Asakura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Asakura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smart is working away from the top position though.
Asakura manages to get to full guard.
Smart throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Smart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asakura is looking to stand up but Smart isn't so interested in that idea.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smart postures up in Asakura's guard and throws a big left but Asakura blocks it.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Asakura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asakura pulls Smart in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peter Smart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Smart.
Smart misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick lands from Smart. #TD#
Asakura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smart to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smart is standing up over Asakura. Asakura looks to escape but Smart dives into side control. #REVB#
Smart controls the position.
Tyson Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyson Asakura.
I think Smart 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peter Smart!

A victorious Peter Smart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C114: Corassa vs. Demenok 2     
Date:   Jul 23, 2022
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Gentil misses.
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Smart is out of range.
Smart shoots for a double leg takedown but Gentil sprawls well. He's pushed Smart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smart ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
A telegraphed right hand from Gentil misses the target.
Smart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gentil tries to avoid it but Smart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gentil to the ground. Gentil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smart shoots in and drives through. Gentil sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Gentil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gentil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smart working aggressively here.
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Smart.
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil gets through Smart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gentil lands an uppercut.
Gentil scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smart misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gentil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smart is looking to break free of the clinch but Gentil has double underhooks.
Smart blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Gentil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smarts head.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentil controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gentil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
Gentil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Gentil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smart.
Gentil lands a right hand.
Smart working aggressively here.
Gentil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gentil throws a head punch that misses.
Gentil throws a head punch that misses.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.
Smart gets through Gentil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gentil lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Gentil as the two fighters clinch.
Smart misses with a body punch.
Smart blocking some punches.
Gentil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smart tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smart. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gentil fails to land.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smart lands a body shot.
A short left from Gentil.
Gentil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentil lands a nice uppercut.
Smart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Gentil scores with a shot to the side of Smart's head.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Smart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gentil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gentil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Smart.
Smart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gentil. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Smart lands an uppercut.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.
Smart tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gentil lands with a light punch inside.
Smart lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Smart.
Gentil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
Smart blocks an uppercut.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
Gentil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Gentil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smart prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smart. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Gentil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gentil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Gentil.
Gentil misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Smart.
Gentil scores with a shoulder strike.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smart tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smart working aggressively here.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil is pressed up against the cage. Smart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gentil down to the mat. Gentil avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gentil throws a right hand that Smart ducks under and follows up with a left that Smart also avoids with ease.
Smart half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smart.
Smart is looking for a counter combo.
Paulo Gentil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gentil scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil throws a sloppy head kick
and Smart counters with a nice uppercut.
Gentil lands a right hook to the body.
Gentil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smart checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gentil throws a series of punches but Smart avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
That's time! Smart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gentil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gentil wants it to stay on the feet.
Gentil looks to land a right hand but Smart moved out of range.
Smart misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Gentil appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smart.
Gentil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smart tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Smart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smart scores with a hook.
Gentil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gentil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smart tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gentil manages to circle out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gentil.
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!
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smart moves away.
Gentil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gentil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gentil misses with a hook. Smart ducked under it nicely.
Smart is looking for a counter combo.
Gentil takes a swing at Smart's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Smart misses with a kick to the body.
Gentil throws a lazy right hand but Smart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentil.
Peter Smart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gentil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smart avoids the head kick by Gentil.
Smart cracks Gentil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gentil.
Gentil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smart on the side of the head.
Gentil fakes the leg kick and cracks Smart in the body.
Gentil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentil connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Smart shoots in and bounces Gentil off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gentil works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Smart throws an elbow that misses. Gentil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smart's guard. Nice move by Gentil!#REVB#
Gentil wants to get up but he can't break Smart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gentil is one step ahead there.
Smart trying to control the position.
Smart looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gentil puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3##SU2#
Gentil decides to return to a standing position.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smart throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Smart moves out of range of the leg kick from Gentil.
Smart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentil avoids a kick to the body.
Gentil misses with a head kick.
Smart shoots in looking for a takedown. Gentil tries to sprawl out of it but Smart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gentil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smart checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gentil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smart at a distance.
Gentil circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gentil counters with a left and a right that stings Smart. #T4#
A punch combination from Smart misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smart misses with a low kick as Gentil jumps back.
Smart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smart takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smart on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gentil cracks Smart with a good jab.
Gentil scores with a nice right hand.
Smart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gentil! But no joy.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Smart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gentil delivers a nice body kick.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smart.#CL#
Smart has Gentil up against the cage in a clinch.
Gentil lands an uppercut.
Smart lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Gentil.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Gentil.
Smart blocks a jab.
Smart slips under a jab from Gentil.
Smart throws a right and a left that Gentil avoids nicely.
Smart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gentil can pounce on him.
Smart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gentil counters with a left to the body.
Smart shoots in but no luck this time.
Smart misses with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a nice uppercut.
Gentil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Gentil misses.
Smart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gentil.
The crowd cheers as Gentil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smart doesn't seem phased though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gentil getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gentil lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smart will feel that in the morning.
Smart lands a jab to Gentil's midsection.#T1#
Smart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentil circles away quickly and effectively.
Gentil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil throws a lazy right hand but Smart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Gentil. Beautiful body shot.
Gentil takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gentil finds it's way round the side to connect with Smart's head.
Smart throws a lazy uppercut
and Gentil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smart thinking.
Smart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smart swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil lands a slapping body shot.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smart has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Gentil.
Gentil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab by Gentil.
Gentil checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Gentil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Smart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Gentil as Smart shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentil scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smart looks for a takedown but Gentil sprawls well.
Peter Smart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gentil's corner calls for a 1-2. Gentil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Smart.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil dips to his left and cracks Smart with an uppercut!
Gentil moves away from the strike by Smart.
Gentil scores with a head kick. Smart tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Paulo Gentil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smart has time to react.
Smart walks into a stiff left hand from Gentil.#TD#
Smart feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Gentil uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gentil lands a right hook to the body.
Smart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.#CL2#
Gentil moves into range and clinches up with Smart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentil controls his hands.
Smart looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smart blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gentil.
Smart working aggressively here. #T4#
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gentil or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
Smart tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smart misses with a body punch.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil swings wildly with an uppercut but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gentil has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

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

 

Event: C109: Kahn vs. Rivera     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Smart throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Smart misses. #CL#
Muhapuro rushes Smart and presses him up against the cage.
Smart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smart working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Smart - that landed with a thud.
Muhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smart working aggressively here.
Muhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Muhapuro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Muhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Smart misses with a punch on the inside.
Smart misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhapuro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart lands a left hand. #T1#
Muhapuro lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Muhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Muhapuro has closed the distance and engaged Smart in a clinch.
Muhapuro misses with a body punch.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muhapuro lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
Smart blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muhapuro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smart's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Smart.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Muhapuro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Smart controls the action.
Muhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Smart tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Smart back against the cage.
Smart tries a body shot but Muhapuro blocks it.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro lands a hook that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Smart throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Smart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smart blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro.
Smart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muhapuro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Smart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smart is looking for the big counter here.
Smart takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Smart tries to keep at a distance but Muhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch.
Smart swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.#T3#
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Smart circles away.
Smart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smart tries for a takedown but Muhapuro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Muhapuro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muhapuro but Muhapuro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Smart keeps it at a distance.
Smart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Smart with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Muhapuro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smart.
Muhapuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Muhapuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL#
Muhapuro moves into the clinch successfully.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Muhapuro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
A hook to the body from Smart.
Muhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smart.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muhapuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smart lands a body punch. #TD2#
Muhapuro is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smart is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Muhapuro to the mat. Muhapuro regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Muhapuro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhapuro wants to stand and escape but Smart is having none of it.
Smart throwing strikes from guard but Muhapuro blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Muhapuro stuffs the takedown.
Smart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smart! But no joy.
Smart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muhapuro moves away.
Muhapuro connects with a right hand. Smart shakes it off.#CL#
Smart tries to keep at a distance but Muhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paul Muhapuro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muhapuro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smart working aggressively here.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Smart's head.
Muhapuro is trying to break free.
Smart tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Smart back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peter Smart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Smart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Smart pushes him off.#TD2#
Smart shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Smart wants to free his trapped foot but Muhapuro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Muhapuro is trying to stand back up but Smart is controlling him
Smart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muhapuro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smart thows a huge punch but Muhapuro dodges it nicely.
Smart prevents Muhapuro from standing back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smart is looking to take a break and control but Muhapuro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Smart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smart tries a quick counter leg kick but Muhapuro is wise to it.#CL2#
Smart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muhapuro lands a body shot.
Smart avoids a wild elbow strike from Muhapuro.
Smart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smart tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smart blocks an elbow strike.
Muhapuro pushes Smart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro lands with a left to the head.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muhapuro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands a left hand.
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Smart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
Muhapuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Smart.
Smart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muhapuro lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but Smart blocks it.
Muhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smart can do to turn this around?
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smart's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
A short right from Muhapuro on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
Smart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muhapuro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muhapuro defends it nicely.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.#T4#
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Smart.
Muhapuro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
Paul Muhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smart misses with a series of wild punches.
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Smart keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Smart clinches up with Muhapuro and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Muhapuro on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smart.
Smart is looking for a takedown.
Muhapuro tries to work over Smart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
Smart misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Smart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Smart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Smart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Muhapuro misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Smart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Smart circles away.
Smart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch but Smart is avoiding it.
Smart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Muhapuro ducks right into an uppercut from Smart.
Smart throws a head kick that misses.
Muhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smart fails to land with a series of punches.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smart tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Smart forces Muhapuro back against the cage and clinches.
Smart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Muhapuro.
Smart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards. #BC2#
Smart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smart throws out the jab.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Smart pushes him off.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smart avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Muhapuro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paul Muhapuro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muhapuro or not.
Smart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smart digs a right hand underneath Muhapuro's ribcage. Muhapuro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smart tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Smart back against the cage.
Peter Smart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smart misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smart.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Smart lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Muhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smart throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Muhapuro lands with a short shot to the head.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
Smart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muhapuro is defending well.
Smart digs a right hand into Muhapuro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muhapuro's gas tank.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Smart can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
Muhapuro scores with a shoulder strike.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Smart doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Smart working aggressively here.
Muhapuro wants to break free but Smart has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Muhapuro.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro - that landed with a thud.
Smart is looking for a takedown.
Smart misses with a body punch.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Smart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
Smart prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
Smart tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Smart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muhapuro 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!

During a confident post fight interview, Paul Muhapuro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C103: Skystalker vs. Grandis     
Date:   Jun 11, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Smart gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smart trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smart.
Smart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smart trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smart manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Smart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Smart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smart pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Smart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Smart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smart is on top in guard. #REVB#
Silva managing to control the position.
Smart cracks Silva with a solid left hand.#T2#
Smart being controlled here momentarily.
Smart throws a big right hand that misses.
Smart trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Smart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smart landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Silva wants to sweep here but Smart controlling him for the moment.
Smart wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Smart lands a couple of digs.
Smart landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been informed that Smart has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Smart postures up.
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smart manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Smart wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smart has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Silva preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing that Silva has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart 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#
Smart takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smart loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smart looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smart checks a low kick from Silva.
Smart is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Silva shoots and misses
and Smart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Smart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Smart to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smart content to stall in guard here.
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Smart being controlled here momentarily.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva is striking off his back. Smart thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Silva has hold of Smart's hands but Smart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva has hold of Smart's hands but Smart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smart trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Silva has hold of Smart's hands but Smart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Smart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smart lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Silva quite badly. Silva pulls Smart in close trying to recover. Smart postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Silva on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Silva doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smart!
A very excited looking Peter Smart 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: SFL 155 | Koivisto vs Balushi     
Date:   May 04, 2022
#R1#
Smart tried to score with a low kick but Brawler checks it.
Brawler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Brawler misses its intended target.
Smart avoids a kick to the body.
Smart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smart misses with a low kick.
Brawler wants to land a leg kick but Smart is out of range.
Brawler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bobby Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Brawler does it's job there.
Smart looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Brawler misses with an uppercut. Smart saw that one coming.
Brawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brawler lands with a nice body punch.
Brawler throws a series of punches but Smart moves out of range.
Smart moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brawler.
Brawler connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brawler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smart throws a jab when Brawler was well out of range.
Brawler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smart.
Brawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Smart throws a leg kick but Brawler checks it.
Brawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smart takes a swing at Brawler's ribcage but misses.
Smart chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good exchange - Smart coming out on top.
Brawler connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Brawler misses.
Brawler chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Smart rushes Brawler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Smart controls his hands.
Brawler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smart up against the cage.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Brawler controls his hands.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brawler works on Smart's body with a couple of short punches.
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart lands with a light punch inside.
Brawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Smart controls his hands.
I was talking to Brawler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Brawler. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brawler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brawler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brawler scores with a shot to the side of Smart's head.
A shot in the inside from Smart.
Smart misses with a punch on the inside.
Brawler tries to throw a body punch but Smart avoids it by throwing Brawler back against the cage.
Smart lands an uppercut.
Brawler looking to slow down the pace here.
Brawler misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler pushes Smart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brawler blocks a body shot from Smart.
Smart misses with a punch on the inside.
Smart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smart pushes Brawler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brawler misses with the head strike.
Smart digs a right hand underneath Brawler's ribcage. Brawler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brawler misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Brawler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Smart checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bobby Brawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brawler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Brawler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brawler can pounce on him.
Smart throws a hook but Brawler blocks it.
Brawler moves out of range as Smart strikes.
Brawler throwing a counter right hand but Smart manages to avoid it.
Brawler slips a straight right by Smart.
Smart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brawler lands a nice shot that snaps Smart's head back.
A big left from Smart misses.
Brawler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smart just manages to avoid it.
Brawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brawler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smart throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Smart closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brawler quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brawler manages to get to full guard.
Brawler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Smart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smart is looking to work some ground and pound but Brawler has wrist control.
Smart postures up and lands a big shot to Brawler's brow.
Smart postures up and lands a big shot to Brawler's brow.
Brawler keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brawler's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Smart will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A big right from Smart misses.
Smart tries to land a front kick but Brawler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brawler misses with an uppercut. Smart saw that one coming.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt.
Brawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smart throws out the jab.
Brawler blocks a jab.
Brawler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brawler jabs Smart right on the nose. Smart blinks but takes it well.
Smart scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Smart.
Brawler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Smart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smart avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brawler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smart avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smart slips under a jab.
Smart cracks Brawler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1##TD2#
Smart throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brawler was covering up waiting for the punch and Smart finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Brawler scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smart scores with a jab to the head.
Bobby Brawler is winning the standup battle so far.
Smart dives in for a single leg takedown but Brawler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brawler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brawler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brawler throws a sloppy head kick and Smart moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brawler throws a shot from downtown. Smart moves away and avoids it.
Smart misses with a straight left.
Brawler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brawler scores with a nice strike.
Smart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smart.
Brawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Smart.
And Smart tries to counter it with a takedown but Brawler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Brawler throws out a loose jab but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brawler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bobby Brawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.#TD2#
Smart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smart stopping the sweep attempt from Brawler.
Smart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smart throwing strikes from guard but Brawler blocks nicely.
Brawler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smart manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Smart trying to control the position.
Brawler is looking to stand up but Smart won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brawler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brawler wants to pass the guard but Smart is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smart is on top in guard. #REVB#
Smart wants to control from the top but Brawler keeps moving. #T4#
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.
Smart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smart throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smart working some strikes from top position.
Smart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smart trying to control but Brawler is working from the bottom.
Brawler is pulling down on Smart's head. It's preventing any offense from Smart, at least for the moment.
Smart throws an elbow that misses. Brawler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smart's guard. Nice move by Brawler!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Brawler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brawler misses with an uppercut. Smart saw that one coming.
Smart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smart manages to avoid it.
Brawler blocks a leg kick.
Brawler tried to counter with a leg kick but Smart avoided it.
Smart connects with an inside leg kick.
Smart tries to clinch up but Brawler circles away and keeps his distance.
Smart cracks Brawler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brawler throws the left hand but Smart avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brawler. That's going to slow Smart down.
Brawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Smart.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brawler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smart throws a good cross that connects.
Brawler throws the kick towards the body but Smart avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Smart misses.
Smart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brawler.
Smart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brawler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brawler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smart.
Brawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Smart throws a hook but Brawler blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smart.
Brawler throws a looping overhand right but Smart ducks down to avoid it.
Brawler tries to land a leg kick but Smart saw it coming and moves away.
Brawler throws the left hand but Smart avoids the punch easily.
Smart digs a good body shot into Brawler's ribs.
Brawler throws a hook but Smart avoids it easily.
Smart moves out of range of the strikes.
Brawler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smart misses the shot to the body.
Brawler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brawler connects with an inside leg kick.
Smart shoots in and drives through. Brawler sprawls well.
Smart tries to clinch there but Brawler circles away.
It appears Brawler was looking to counter with a kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smart is defended easily by Brawler.
Brawler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brawler checks a low kick from Smart.
Smart takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Brawler checks a low kick from Smart.
Smart scores with a hook to the body. Brawler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smart moves out of range as Brawler strikes.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Smart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smart 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.
Brawler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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. Smart connects with a nice short shot to Brawler's temple.
Smart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brawler defending well though.
Smart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Smart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brawler defending well though.
Brawler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smart.
Brawler trying to control but Smart postures up.
Smart lands strikes from half guard.
Smart thows a huge punch but Brawler dodges it nicely.
Smart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brawler keeps working.
Smart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brawler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brawler gets full guard.
Brawler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smart.
Smart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peter Smart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brawler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smart.
Smart is looking to work some ground and pound but Brawler has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brawler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smart ducks under a wild hook from Brawler.
Brawler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smart.
Bobby Brawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Smart misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Brawler gets tackled into the cage by Smart. Smart maintains the clinch.
Brawler is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Brawler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Smart.
I think Smart 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Brawler!

A relieved looking Bobby Brawler 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: SFL 151 | McKraken vs Petrov     
Date:   Apr 17, 2022
#R1#
Smart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Erwin lands a jab to the head.
Erwin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smart looks to land a right hand but Erwin moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Erwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Erwin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smart connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Smart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Erwin's half guard.
Erwin taking some punishment here, with Smart in his half guard.
Smart thows a huge punch but Erwin dodges it nicely.
Erwin trying to control here.
Smart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Erwin keeps working. #SUB#
Erwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smart prevents Erwin from improving his position.#SUB#
Erwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smart pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Erwin actively working from the bottom here.
Smart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Erwin's coaches at Randall's Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Smart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Erwin tries to kick Smart off but Smart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smart prevents Erwin from improving his position.
Smart is thwarting Erwin's attempts to control the position.
Smart slips a nice elbow through Erwin's hands, connecting with Erwin's forehead.#T2#
Smart looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Erwin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smart wants to pass the guard but Erwin is defending well.
Erwin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smart takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Erwin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Smart. #SUB#
Erwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smart working Erwin over with strikes.
Erwin is trying to stand. #T3#
Erwin trying to control but Smart postures up.
Smart takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smart wants to control but Erwin is keeping him busy.
Erwin trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Erwin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Erwin wants to control but Smart passes easily into half guard.
Smart passes into side control, despite Erwin's attempt to control the position.
We've been informed that Smart has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smart in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Erwin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Erwin is staying active underneath Smart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Erwin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smart avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Erwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Erwin is trying to control the position but Smart postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Erwin pushes a forearm under Smart's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Smart is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derek Erwin!
A very excited looking Derek Erwin 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: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - WW Final     
Date:   Apr 08, 2022
#R1#
Smart thumps Chaos with a low kick.
Chaos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smart.
Smart shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chaos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chaos looks to score with a jab to the body but Smart is just out of range.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smart sprawls well. Smart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chaos gets slowly back to his feet.
Chaos throws a hook but Smart avoids it easily.
Smart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smart feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smart throws an overhand right that lands on Chaos's shoulder, as Chaos tries to avoid the shot.
Chaos thuds a left hand into Smart's body.
Chaos connects with a right hand. Smart shakes it off.
Good exchange - Chaos coming out on top.#TD#
Smart closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smart lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Chaos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smart trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chaos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smart definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chaos is trying to keep Smart in close.
Smart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chaos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Chaos looking for subs off his back but Smart has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos wants to improve his position but Smart is controlling well. #T2#
Smart is trying to control the action in half guard but Chaos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chaos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chaos is looking to sweep but instead, Smart has passed into half guard.
Smart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Chaos looking for subs from the bottom but Smart mounts him!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chaos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chaos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smart passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smart content just to control the position here. #T3#
Chaos 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.
Smart is thwarting Chaos's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Chaos actively working from the bottom here.
Smart is nestled in close to Chaos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smart working over Chaos with some ground and pound. Chaos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smart trying to control from half guard but Chaos is working away.
Smart prevents Chaos from improving his position.#T4#
Chaos keeps trying to improve his position.
Smart drops an elbow to the side of Chaos's head.
Chaos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smart's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smart's back!
Chaos trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chaos has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Smart.
Smart rolls, trying to escape but Chaos keeps control of the position.
Chaos lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Chaos.
Chaos lands punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaos keeps control of the position as Smart tries to break free.
Smart prevents Chaos from getting a body triangle.
Smart is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peter Smart will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chaos throws a lazy right hand but Smart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smart swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Chaos. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chaos throws a jab when Smart was well out of range.#TD2#
Chaos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Smart is retaining full guard.
Smart wants to sweep but no luck.
Chaos trying to control but Smart is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos preventing the sweep.
Chaos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chaos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smart is keeping the position for now.
Smart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Smart has momentary wrist control but Chaos slips an elbow through the middle.
Chaos scoring with some ground and pound.
Smart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chaos is one step ahead there.
Smart pulls Chaos in close to prevent any damage.
Smart wants to improve his position but instead Chaos has moved into half guard.
Chaos trying to mount his opponent but Smart defends it.
Chaos trying to control the action but Smart is working from the bottom.
Smart is in trouble now - Chaos has advanced to mount! #T2#
Chaos working the ground and pound effectively.
Smart 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.
Chaos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smart keeps working.
Smart is looking to improve his position.
Smart is trying to control but can't.
Chaos throwing shots but Smart is blocking nicely.
Chaos is trying to control. Smart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chaos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smart keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Max Chaos has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Smart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chaos pushes down on Smart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smart trying to control but Chaos postures up.
Smart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smart pulls Chaos in close to his closed guard and prevents Chaos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chaos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chaos stopping the sweep attempt from Smart.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Smart is keeping the position.#T4#
Chaos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chaos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chaos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smart keeps working.
Chaos is chipping away with strikes.
Chaos trying to control the position but Smart is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos in side control, throwing shots but Smart defends.
Chaos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Smart.
Chaos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chaos blocks a jab.
Smart scores with a jab to the body.
Chaos slips a straight right by Smart.
Smart looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaos is just out of range.
Peter Smart is winning the standup battle so far.
Smart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaos lands a jab to the nose.
Chaos goes for a double leg but Smart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smart continues to drive forward.
It looked like Smart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chaos with a nice cross.
Smart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smart as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Smart misses its target.
Chaos stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smart closes the distance and clinches up with Chaos, looking for a takedown. Smart pushes Chaos against the cage but Chaos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chaos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Max Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart defending well as Chaos loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos misses with a double jab.
Smart tries to counter with a takedown but Chaos is quick to defend against it.
Smart connects with a jab.#T1#
Smart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaos.
Chaos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smart slips under a jab from Chaos.#TD#
Smart scores with a takedown into Chaos's guard.
Chaos is trying to control the position but Smart postures up.
Smart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smart preventing the sweep.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smart chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Chaos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smart defends well.
Smart won't allow Chaos to sweep him here. #T2#
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chaos working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Chaos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chaos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smart is looking to work some ground and pound but Chaos has wrist control.
Chaos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smart is one step ahead there.
Smart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Chaos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smart wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chaos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smart manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Peter Smart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smart has control of Chaos's left arm, preventing Chaos from doing any damage. #SUB#
Smart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chaos is aware though and is defending well.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Smart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chaos is one step ahead there. #T4#
Chaos distracts Smart with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chaos stopping the sweep attempt from Smart.
Chaos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smart's guard.
Chaos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smart wants to control but Chaos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chaos is trying to control the action in half guard but Smart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smart has hold of Chaos's hands but Chaos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Smart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos lands with a punch from half guard.
Smart flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Chaos.
Well Chaos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Max Chaos!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Max Chaos!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Max Chaos!

Max Chaos wins by unanimous decision!

Our winner, Max Chaos, 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: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Welterweight SF     
Date:   Apr 07, 2022
#R1#
Krison misses with a body kick.
Krison misses with a body shot.
Krison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smart definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Krison throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Smart looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Krison!
Krison is trying to control Smart's posture but Smart avoids it.
Smart is working Krison over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smart tries to score with some ground and pound. Krison controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smart lands a few punches from side control.
The ground and pound from Smart seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smart working the body and head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krison is trying to control Smart's posture but Smart avoids it. #T1#
Krison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smart tries to score with some ground and pound. Krison controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Krison tries to buck Smart off but Smart is having none of it.
Smart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krison keeps working.
Smart landing a few strikes.
Krison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smart working the strikes but Krison uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Krison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smart.
Nice strikes from Smart there.
Smart throws a strike but Krison avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Krison pulls Smart in close to his closed guard and prevents Smart from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krison pulls Smart in close to prevent any damage.
Smart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krison trying to control the position here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krison wants to control the position but Smart says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Krison looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Smart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krison keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krison has hold of Smart's hands but Smart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Krison holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Krison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Krison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart stopping the sweep attempt from Krison.
Smart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Smart postures up in Krison's guard and throws a big left but Krison blocks it.
Smart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Krison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smart chips away with some ground and pound.
Smart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krison trying to control the position.
Smart trying to control but Krison is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krison trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Krison moves out of range of the leg kick from Smart.#TD#
Smart shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Krison manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Krison trying to control the position here.
Smart is looking to work some ground and pound but Krison has wrist control.
Smart throws a strike but Krison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smart holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smart swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Krison slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Krison tries to free his leg and advance position but Smart is retaining full guard.
Smart has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Krison has passed into side control.
Smart is looking to reverse the position.
Smart is being controlled here.
Smart tries to buck Krison off but Krison is having none of it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smart is letting Krison control him for a moment.
Smart has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smart regains half guard.
Krison wants to control but Smart is keeping him busy.
Smart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krison is working away from the top position though.
Smart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krison can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smart lands a nice shot that snaps Krison's head back. #T3#
Krison misses with a hook. Smart ducked under it nicely.
Smart appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smart misses with a lunging right hand
and Krison counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Herb Krison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krison stuffs the takedown attempt from Smart. Smart gets slowly back to his feet.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart tries to clinch but Krison moves out of range.
Krison with a hook.
Krison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smart loads up on a big right hand but Krison slips the punch.
Krison throws the left hand but Smart avoids the punch easily.
Smart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krison was well out of range. Poor timing from Smart.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krison.
Krison scores with a leg kick.
Krison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smart misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krison counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Krison misses with a looping left.
Smart connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smart throws a jab but it's blocked by Krison.
Krison just misses with a punch to the body.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smart.
Smart fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krison throws a front kick aimed at Smart's knee but Smart avoids it well.
Herb Krison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smart misses with a body kick.
Smart moves out of range of the body kick.
Smart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krison paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Smart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smart showed some decent athleticism there.
Smart is looking to stall here but Krison recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Krison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smart avoids a kick to the body.
Krison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smart was well out of range. Poor timing from Krison.
Krison lands a body shot.
Smart misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Smart misses
and Krison counters with an inside leg kick.
Smart has a takedown stuffed.
Krison connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison looks to land a right hand but Smart moved out of range.
Smart attempts a counter takedown but Krison avoids it well and moves away.
Smart slips under a jab.
Krison swings for the body but Smart moves out of range.
Smart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smart wants to clinch.#T1#
Smart lands a nice looking body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smart or perhaps it was just good defense by Krison, which made it look bad.
Krison throws a poor cross that misses
and Smart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krison looks to land a right hand but Smart moved out of range.
Krison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krison cracks Smart with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Krison gets caught napping as Smart dives in and scores a takedown. Krison manages to retain guard.
Smart postures up in Krison's guard and throws a big left but Krison blocks it.
Smart postures up in Krison's guard and throws a big left but Krison blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Krison working a defensive guard but Smart passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krison wants to get back to full guard.
Smart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krison tries to roll over but Smart keeps him under control.
Smart is looking to take a break and control but Krison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krison defending well though. #T3#
Smart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krison is looking for a sweep. Smart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smart thows a huge punch but Krison dodges it nicely.
Smart throws a strike but Krison avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Smart is fighting to break Krison's control of his arms but Krison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Krison keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Krison has control of Smart's left arm, preventing Smart from doing any damage.
Krison is trying to control the position but Smart postures up. #T4#
Smart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krison keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Smart distracts Krison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krison pulls Smart in to control the position.
Smart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krison has his hands on Smart's head, controlling the position.
Smart sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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 Peter Smart.
I think Smart 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Peter Smart!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Peter Smart!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Peter Smart!

Peter Smart wins by unanimous decision!

A very excited looking Peter Smart 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: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Welterweight QF     
Date:   Apr 06, 2022
#R1#
Cressbeckler checks a low kick from Smart.
It looked like Cressbeckler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smart blocks the body kick.
Cressbeckler cracks Smart with an open hand slap.
Smart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Smart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smart working over Cressbeckler with some ground and pound. Cressbeckler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler is looking to improve his position.
Smart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cressbeckler is trying to maintain the position but Smart is very close to passing his half guard.
Smart missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Smart throwing shots but Cressbeckler is blocking nicely.
Cressbeckler is trying to maintain the position but Smart is very close to passing his half guard.
Smart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cressbeckler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cressbeckler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smart throws an elbow that misses. Cressbeckler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smart's guard. Nice move by Cressbeckler!#REVR##T2#
Smart pulls Cressbeckler in to control the position.
Smart working a defensive guard here.
Smart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cressbeckler's guard. #REVB#
Smart throws a big right hand that misses.
Cressbeckler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smart controls the pace.
Cressbeckler wants to sweep but no luck.
Cressbeckler has momentary wrist control but Smart slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smart is looking to work some ground and pound but Cressbeckler has wrist control.#T3#
Cressbeckler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smart wants to pass the guard but Cressbeckler is keeping the position.
Smart throwing strikes from guard but Cressbeckler blocks nicely.
Cressbeckler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smart manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Smart is trying to keep Cressbeckler in close.
Smart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cressbeckler's guard. #REVB##T4#
Smart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smart wants to control from the top but Cressbeckler keeps moving.
Smart controlling from the top position.
Smart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Cressbeckler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart is pushing down on Cressbeckler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cressbeckler is fighting to maintain full guard but Smart has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cressbeckler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smart walks into a straight right hand from Cressbeckler.
Nice body punch from Cressbeckler.
Smart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cressbeckler throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smart avoids it.
A slow jab from Smart misses its intended target.
Smart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smart.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Smart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cressbeckler lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
Smart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cressbeckler pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Cressbeckler manages to break the clinch.
Smart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cressbeckler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Smart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Smart misses.
Cressbeckler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smart tries to clinch up but Cressbeckler circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cressbeckler.
Smart swings for the body but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
It looked like Cressbeckler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smart tries for a takedown but Cressbeckler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joad Cressbeckler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Cressbeckler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cressbeckler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smart misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cressbeckler counters with a right hand to the body.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Smart.
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cressbeckler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #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!
Smart looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
Cressbeckler scores with a sloppy right hand. Smart should have avoided that one.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cressbeckler as he avoids it easily.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smart.
Smart throws out a counter right but Cressbeckler avoids it with no problem.
Cressbeckler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping right.
Smart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smart tries to clinch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Smart lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Cressbeckler misses the target.
Smart slips under a jab from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Cressbeckler coming out on top.
Smart staying out of range there.#T3#
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smart looks to land a left hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range nicely.
Cressbeckler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cressbeckler blocks a jab.
Smart slips under a jab.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smart moves away.
Smart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cressbeckler at a distance.
Smart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smart. Cressbeckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cressbeckler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smart is out of range and Cressbeckler settles back down.
Smart cracks Cressbeckler with an open hand slap.
Smart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cressbeckler.
Smart pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cressbeckler is out of range and Smart settles back down.
Nice shot lands for Cressbeckler.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cressbeckler. #T4#
Smart looks to score with a jab to the body but Cressbeckler is just out of range.
Cressbeckler lands with a straight right. Smart didn't see that one coming.
Smart looks for a takedown but Cressbeckler sprawls well.
Smart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler defending well as Smart loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Smart.
Smart shoots in for a takedown but Cressbeckler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Cressbeckler misses the target.
Smart throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smart misses the jab.
Smart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smart throws a hook to the side of Cressbeckler's head but Cressbeckler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cressbeckler lands with a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler tries to move into range but Smart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Cressbeckler gets tackled into the cage by Smart. Smart maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joad Cressbeckler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cressbeckler with a nice calf kick.
Smart shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but Smart is just out of range.
Cressbeckler blocks a jab.
Cressbeckler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cressbeckler.
Smart takes a swing at Cressbeckler's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Smart bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smart working the ground and pound.
Cressbeckler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smart throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smart is putting a hurting on Cressbeckler here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Smart throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smart works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smart in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smart misses with the ground and pound.
Smart cracks Cressbeckler with a big right hand but Cressbeckler just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cressbeckler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smart.
Smart working the head and body with strikes.
Cressbeckler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smart connects with a decent elbow.
Smart looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cressbeckler is avoiding damage well.
Smart grinds an elbow into Cressbeckler's temple.
Smart working the ground and pound but Cressbeckler is defending the strikes.
Cressbeckler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smart. #T2#
Smart lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smart working the ground and pound.
Cressbeckler can't do much from the bottom here.
Smart sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cressbeckler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smart scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smart in side control, throwing shots but Cressbeckler defends.
Smart throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Smart's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Joad Cressbeckler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Smart throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Cressbeckler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smart trying to control the action but Cressbeckler is working from the bottom.
Cressbeckler tries to bench press Smart off him but Smart keeps the position.
Cressbeckler regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smart's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cressbeckler keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smart looks to land a strike but Cressbeckler avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smart wants to control from the top but Cressbeckler keeps moving.
Cressbeckler has momentary wrist control but Smart slips an elbow through the middle.
Smart wants to control from the top but Cressbeckler keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cressbeckler swivels and escapes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Smart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smart 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Peter Smart!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Peter Smart!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Peter Smart!

Peter Smart wins by unanimous decision!

Peter Smart thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SFL 147 | Poli vs Road     
Date:   Mar 23, 2022
#R1#
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smart is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
Smart throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smart lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Smart checks it #TD#
and Smart counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smart defends it easily.#SUB2#
McDonald working for a triangle but Smart defends it easily. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smart passes into half guard.
Smart wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working. #T1#
McDonald wants to control but Smart is keeping busy. #SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smart lands with a punch from half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Smart is keeping busy.
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. Smart connects with a nice short shot to McDonald's temple.
Smart is controlling the pace.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Smart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald trying to control the position.
Smart is stalling in the full guard.
Smart working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Smart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smart works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smart defends it easily.
Smart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3##SUB2#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smart wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Smart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald's head.
Smart working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard. #REVB#
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smart keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald postures up.
Smart is trying to hold McDonald in close to prevent damage but McDonald has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Smart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smart tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Smart is defending it quite comfortably.
Smart is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Smart is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smart avoid being mounted?
Smart wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Smart is out of range.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Smart tries to sprawl out of it but McDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Smart clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smart.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald tries to work over Smart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Smart gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McDonald working a defensive guard but Smart manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smart trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Smart working the head and body with strikes.
Smart working McDonald over with strikes. #SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
McDonald taking some punishment here, with Smart in his half guard.
Smart looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McDonald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smart pulls his head out easily.
Smart slips a nice elbow through McDonald's hands, connecting with McDonald's forehead.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Smart lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Smart there. #ROC#McDonald is rocked!#T2#
Smart lands a big elbow - McDonald is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Smart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smart!
An out of breath Peter Smart thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: SFL 141 | Garuda vs Kardashian     
Date:   Feb 27, 2022
#R1#
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Smart moves out of range easily.
Smart moves out of range of the strikes.
Smart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smart tries to clinch but Poli moves out of range.
Smart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poli swivels and escapes.
Poli lands a body shot.
Poli misses with a kick to the body.
Smart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Smart.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli cracks Smart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Smart.
Poli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smart. That did some damage!
A big right from Poli misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Smart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smart scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Poli enables Smart to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Poli manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smart with a nice head shot there.
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smart stops Poli from standing up.
Smart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Poli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Poli wants to stand up but Smart is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poli trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Poli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smart is one step ahead there. #T2#
Smart with a nice head shot there.
Smart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Poli takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli is pushing Smart's head away, looking to escape. Smart manages to hold on to the position though.
Smart sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Poli is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smart trying to control the position but Poli is working away.
Poli is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smart connects with a decent elbow.
Smart scoring with punches from side control.
Poli is pushing Smart's head away, looking to escape. Smart manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Smart lands some shots froms side control.
Poli wants to get back to his feet but Smart drags him back down.
Smart working the head with strikes.
Smart is working Poli over with some ground and pound from side control.
Poli is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smart lands some shots froms side control.
Poli wants to get back to his feet but Smart drags him back down.
Poli tries to bench press Smart off him but Smart keeps the position.
Poli takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smart trying to control the position but Poli is working away.
We've been informed that Smart has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smart taking a breather here.
Smart lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Smart lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Poli down.
Smart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poli keeps working.
Poli wants to get back to his feet but Smart drags him back down.
Smart is putting a hurting on Poli here, landing some big shots from side control.
Poli pushes Smart away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smart gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Poli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#ES#
Poli kicks Smart off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smart on the side of the head.
Poli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smart.
Roli Poli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smart wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Smart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Smart will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Poli stuns Smart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Poli swinging wildly here.
Poli throws the left hand but Smart avoids the punch easily.
Smart fails with the takedown.
Poli avoids a kick to the body.
Smart tries to clinch but Poli is having none of it.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Smart saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Smart takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smart backs up against the cage. #TD2#
Poli gets caught napping as Smart dives in and scores a takedown. Poli manages to retain guard.
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!
Smart works over Poli with some ground and pound from guard.
Poli wants to stand but Smart is controlling the position.
Peter Smart has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Poli has his feet on Smart's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Smart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smart looks for a takedown but Poli sprawls well.
Poli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Poli slips under a jab from Smart.
Smart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smart.
Poli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smart misses with a straight left.
Smart closes the distance looking to clinch
and Poli counters with a left to the body.
Smart throws a body shot but no joy.
Smart scores with a shot to the body.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Smart ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Smart throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Smart throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a series of strikes. Smart will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smart throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Smart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poli's head backwards.
Smart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smart scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Smart misses its intended target.
Smart lands a slapping body shot.
Smart misses with an uppercut.
Smart misses with a wild body shot.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Smart ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Smart throws a sloppy body shot
and Poli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smart's knee momentarily.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smart.
Poli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smart.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Smart misses.
A big left from Poli misses.
A little jabbing left from Smart on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Poli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poli swats away the attempt to clinch by Smart.
Poli digs a good hook to Smart's body.
Poli throws a head kick but Smart moves out of range.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Smart.
Poli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Poli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smart.
Smart slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Poli finds it's target.
Smart tries to clinch but Poli moves out of range.
Poli cracks Smart with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smart moves away from the strike by Poli.
Poli slips under a jab from Smart.
Poli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smart throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Poli sizes up Smart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Smart moves into the clinch.
Smart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Poli blocking some punches. #BC#
Poli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Poli closes the distance and clinches.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Poli lands a shoulder strike.
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
Smart blocks a body shot from Poli.
Poli tries to break the clinch but Smart is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poli.
Poli is looking to break free of the clinch but Smart has double underhooks.
Smart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smart misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smart misses the body punch
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Poli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poli there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Poli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smart digs a good body shot into Poli's ribs.
Smart defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Poli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Smart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli drops his hands momentarily and Smart takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poli lands a nice hook to Smart's body. Smart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smart lands with a cross.
A big right from Poli misses.
A nice leg kick from Poli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smart. Smart obviously looking to wear him down.
Poli moves away from the strike by Smart.
Smart throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smart 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. #T1#
Smart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smart looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Smart shoots in looking for a takedown but Poli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Poli scores with a push kick.
Smart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli throws a shot to the body.
Smart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli throws out a powerful jab.
Poli scores with a kick to the body.
Smart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli throws a front kick aimed at Smart's knee but Smart avoids it well.
Poli looks for the body kick but Smart saw that one coming.
Smart loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Smart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice takedown defense from Poli. No joy for Smart on that attempt.
Poli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poli misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Poli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Smart shoots for a double leg takedown but Poli sprawls well. He's pushed Smart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Smart shoots in looking for a takedown. Poli tries to sprawl out of it but Smart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Poli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Poli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Smart ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli throws a chopping leg kick but Smart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Poli misses with a hook.
Poli avoids the body shot from Smart.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smart was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli moves out of range as Smart strikes.
Smart scores with a nice head shot.
Smart misses with a straight right.
Smart is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Poli misses.
Smart throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smart can do to turn this around?#T3#
Poli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smart tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smart has time to react.
Poli stuffs the takedown attempt from Smart. Smart gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Smart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Poli did well to prevent Smart getting side control.#ES#
Poli kicks off Smart and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Poli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smart doesn't seem phased though.
Poli walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smart missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Smart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Poli pushes Smart off and gets back to his feet.
Smart staying out of range there.
Smart just misses with a punch to the body.
Smart throws a front kick that sends Poli stumbling back into the cage.#T4##TD2#
Smart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Poli on his heels. He'll look to pass Poli's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Poli manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Poli defending well as Smart loads up on a big left hand.
Smart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smart darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Poli throws a leg kick but Smart moved away.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Poli moves in looking to clinch but Smart pushes him off.
Poli tries to clinch up.
Smart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poli swings for the body but Smart moves out of range.
Poli misses with a leg kick
and Smart counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smart blocks a jab.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Smart moved out of range nicely.
Smart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Smart moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poli 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!

A relieved looking Roli Poli 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: SFL 136 | Sitsongrit Returns     
Date:   Feb 09, 2022
#R1#
Nti swings for the body but Smart moves out of range.
Nti thows a leg kick but Smart checks it
and Smart counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Nti misses.
A little feinted left hand from Smart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Smart.
A telegraphed right hand from Nti misses the target.
Nti misses with a straight left.
Nti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nti misses with a left hand
and Smart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Smart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nti's guard.
Smart sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nti keeping full guard, as Smart tries to pass.
Nti has momentary wrist control but Smart slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Smart throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smart throws a strike but Nti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nti won't allow Smart to sweep him here.
Smart looking to control.
Smart wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smart definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nti manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Smart looking to sit in guard and control but Nti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Smart wants to sweep here but Nti controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart is trying to keep Nti in close.
Nti stopping the sweep attempt from Smart.#T3#
Smart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smart pulls Nti in close to prevent any damage.
Smart is trying to keep Nti in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart is controlling Nti's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smart throws a lazy right hand but Nti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nti feints a counter leg kick.
Nti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smart is out of range and Nti settles back down.
Smart throws a right hand that misses
and Nti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smart avoids the body shot from Nti.
Jab by Smart.#CL#
Smart has closed the distance and engaged Nti in a clinch.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Nti.
A short left from Nti.
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
Smart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Smart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smart tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Nti controls his hands.
Nti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Smart controls the action.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike.
Nti tries to work over Smart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peter Smart will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smart.
Smart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nti manages to avoid it.
Nti throws a big shot that misses.
Smart throws a leg kick but Nti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smart swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Nti throws a lazy right hand but Smart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smart lands a right hook to the body.
Nti misses with a looping right.
Nti throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smart.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart lands with a straight right. Nti didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Smart ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Nti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nti wants it to stay on the feet.
Nti just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Smart misses.
Smart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smart misses with an uppercut
and Nti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nti throws a leg kick but Smart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Samuel Nti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Smart misses.
Nti cracks Smart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nti misses with a lunging right hand
and Smart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nti misses with a low kick as Smart jumps back.
Smart slips under a jab from Nti.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Smart moves away and avoids it.
Smart misses with a lunging right hand
and Nti counters with a low kick, right behind Smart 's knee.
Smart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nti pinned against the cage. Nti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Smart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nti.
Smart quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Smart connects with a body shot that sends Nti's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smart tries to clinch there but Nti circles away.
Nti lands a glancing blow to the side of Smart's head.
Nti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nti lands with an overhand left.
Nti throws the kick towards the body but Smart avoids it.
Smart gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Smart shoots in and bounces Nti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smart trying to control but Nti is working from the bottom.
Nti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smart. #T3#
Smart postures up in Nti's guard and throws a big left but Nti blocks it.
Smart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nti keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Nti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smart throwing strikes from guard but Nti blocks nicely.
Smart wants to pass the guard but Nti is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nti tries to avoid it but Smart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nti to the ground. Nti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smart is out of range.
Nti sizes up Smart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smart misses with a straight left.
Smart shoots for a double leg takedown but Nti sprawls well. He's pushed Smart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Samuel Nti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nti walks into a jab.
Smart stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smart throws out a loose jab but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smart fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Nti. No joy for Smart on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samuel Nti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smart goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nti is looking to score with low kicks.
Nti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smart throws a sloppy head kick and Nti moves out of range easily.
Smart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smart checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nti misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Nti tenderised Smart's leg. Smart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smart's head backwards.
Smart throws out a loose jab but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nti.
That kick from Nti tenderised Smart's leg. Smart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nti throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Smart counter with a right hand.
Smart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nti cracks Smart with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Smart instigates a clinch. #T1#
Smart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smart lands a hook that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
A hook to the body from Smart.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Smart.
Nti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Smart prevents a body shot from Nti.
Smart misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smart working aggressively here.
Nti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smart.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
Nti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smart seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nti can turn it around.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Smart can't find room to land a body shot as Nti controls the action.
Smart tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Smart back against the cage.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Nti controls his hands.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smart misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Nti.
Nti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smart misses with a punch on the inside.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nti's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Nti lands an uppercut.
Nti gets underhooks to prevent Smart's takedown attempt.
Nti digs a right hand underneath Smart's ribcage. Smart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smart tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
Smart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti blocks a body shot from Smart. #T3#
Smart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Smart throws a punch but it's blocked by Nti.
Nti lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Nti breaks from the clinch.
Smart takes a swing at Nti's ribcage but misses.
Nti lands with a shot to the body.
Nti misses with a hook. Smart ducked under it nicely.
Smart appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nti throws a solid leg kick but Smart takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nti.
A counter left hand to the body from Smart misses its target.
Good standup being displayed there by Smart as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Nti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nti feints and then cracks Smart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smart down.
Nti misses with the combination.
Nti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Smart instigates a clinch.
Nti blocks a body shot from Smart.
Nti prevents a body shot from Smart. #T4#
Smart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ntis head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Nti controls his hands.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Smart can't find room to land a body shot as Nti controls the action.
Smart misses with some punches.
Nti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nti working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Smart - that landed with a thud.
Smart lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Smart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smart is looking to clinch.
Nti throws a leg kick that misses.
Nti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smart.
Nti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nti tests Smart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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 Peter Smart.
I think Smart 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peter Smart!

Peter Smart thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SFL 131 | Bangin vs Smart     
Date:   Jan 19, 2022
#R1#
Bangin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Smart misses.
Bangin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Smart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bangin.
Smart checks the leg kick.
Smart checks the leg kick.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Smart.
Bangin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smart just manages to avoid it.
Smart misses with a looping left.
Bangin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bangin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bangin connects with a leg kick.
Bangin misses with a kick to the body.
Smart steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bangin.
Smart connects with a solid leg kick.
Smart shoots in looking for a takedown. Bangin tries to sprawl out of it but Smart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bangin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart tries a head kick but it misses.
Bangin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Smart sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Smart misses with an uppercut
and Bangin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smart.
Izzy Bangin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bangin throws a chopping leg kick but Smart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Smart on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bangin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smart was well out of range. Poor timing from Bangin.
Bangin moves out of range as Smart strikes.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Smart.
Smart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Smart has closed the distance and engaged Bangin in a clinch. #BC#
Bangin breaks the clinch.
Smart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smart throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
A big left from Bangin misses.
Nice sprawl there from Bangin as Smart shoots in.
Bangin connects with a crisp jab.
Bangin scores with a decent looking hook.
Bangin connects with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smart. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Bangin misses its intended target.
Smart looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A low kick from Smart is predictable there
and Bangin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Smart moves into the clinch.
Bangin is trying to break free.
Bangin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bangin gets through Smart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bangin prevents a body shot from Smart.
Smart blocks an uppercut.
Bangin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smart tries for a takedown. No joy.
Izzy Bangin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Bangin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bangin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangins head.
Smart misses with some punches.
Bangin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smart wants a takedown but no success here.
Smart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bangin backwards.
Smart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bangin lands an uppercut.
Bangin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Bangin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smart blocks an uppercut.
Bangin gets through Smart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bangin.
Smart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bangin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bangin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangin.
Smart checks a leg kick nicely.
Bangin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smart.
Bangin throws the kick towards the body but Smart avoids it.
Smart shoots and misses
and Bangin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bangin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bangin throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Smart shoots in and gets a takedown into Bangin's guard.

Bangin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smart presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smart misses with a body punch.
Smart misses with a punch to the body. #T4##BC#
Bangin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smart tries to clinch but Bangin is having none of it.
Bangin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smart.
Bangin 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangin.
Bangin scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Smart misses the target.
Bangin with a jab.
Bangin tries to work over Smart's front leg with a kick but Smart checks it.
Smart walks into a stiff left hand from Bangin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bangin connects with an inside leg kick.
Bangin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smart lands with a straight right. Bangin didn't see that one coming.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bangin as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin dominated that round.
That's time! Bangin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bangin feints and then cracks Smart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smart down.
A jab lands there for Bangin.
Smart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bangin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smart. That one must have hurt.
Crunch! Bangin slams his shin into Smart's torso.
Smart blocks a jab.
Smart doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smart looks to land a left hand but Bangin moved out of range nicely.
Bangin looks to throw a body kick
and Smart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smart fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart missing with a left hand there. Bangin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Izzy Bangin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bangin scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smart's sensitive parts.
Bangin throws a lazy right hand but Smart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bangin with the inside leg kick.
Smart is looking to slow Bangin down with leg kicks.
Bangin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bangin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smart is able to avoid easily.
Bangin looks to land a left hand but Smart moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Smart as he connects with a hook.
Bangin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bangin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bangin, as that shot connected.
Bangin blocks a leg kick.
Smart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bangin.
Smart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bangin blocks a jab.
Smart checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Smart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bangin misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Smart tries to counter it with a takedown but Bangin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smart scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bangin misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Smart throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bangin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smart is in Bangin's guard.

Bangin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Bangin. #BC#
Bangin breaks from the clinch.
Smart misses with a wild body shot.
Smart ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
Smart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bangin circles away.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smart tries to clinch up but Bangin circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Bangin throws a wild body kick that Smart sees coming a mile off.
Bangin slips a straight right by Smart.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
Bangin slips under a jab.
Bangin throws a body kick that misses.
Bangin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smart takes a step back to recover.
Bangin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smart throws out the jab.
Smart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin lands with a nice body kick.
Bangin feints and then cracks Smart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smart down.
Smart misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Smart misses its intended target.
Bangin feints and then cracks Smart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smart down.
Smart missing with a left hand there. Bangin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bangin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smart moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab from Bangin.#T4#
Bangin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bangin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smart can do to turn this around?
Smart looks to land a right hand but Bangin moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smart moves out of range of the body kick.
Bangin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smart.
Smart looks to land a combination but Bangin avoids it well.
Bangin looks to score with a jab to the body but Smart is just out of range.
Smart misses with a straight right.
Smart throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
Smart misses with an uppercut. Bangin saw that one coming.
Bangin scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bangin.
Bangin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smarts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bangin feints and then cracks Smart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smart down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Smart tries to land a leg kick but Bangin saw it coming and moves away.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangin looks to score with a jab to the body but Smart is just out of range.
Bangin blocks a jab.
Smart connects with a body shot that sends Bangin's belly button to the back.
Bangin throws a hook but Smart avoids it easily.
Bangin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bangin tries to score with a low kick but Smart moves his leg out of the way.
Smart throws a lazy uppercut
and Bangin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bangin misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Smart on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smart swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin misses with a lunging right hand
and Smart counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bangin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smart.
Bangin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bangin throws a low kick but Smart avoids it.
That kick from Bangin tenderised Smart's leg. Smart is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Smart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bangin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Bangin has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.
Bangin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smart's elbow.
Bangin blocking some punches.
Bangin misses with some punches.
Smart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bangin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Smart.
Smart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bangin lands a hook that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
Smart blocks an uppercut.
Smart blocking some punches.
Smart tries to throw a body punch but Bangin avoids it by throwing Smart back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
Smart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bangin's elbow.
Bangin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bangin gets underhooks to prevent Smart's takedown attempt. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smart takes a shot to the head.
Smart misses with the head strike.
Bangin misses with a body punch. #BC#
Bangin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Bangin slips a straight right by Smart.
Smart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smart misses with a body shot.
Smart takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smart misses with a low kick as Bangin jumps back.
Smart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bangin on the side of the head.
Bangin scores with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smart or perhaps it was just good defense by Bangin, which made it look bad.
Izzy Bangin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.#CL2#
Smart has Bangin up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Smart. #T3##BC#
Bangin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smart moves away from the strike by Bangin.
Bangin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smart manages to avoid it.
Smart throws a leg kick but Bangin moved away.
Bangin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bangin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smart checks a leg kick nicely.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smart closes the distance and clinches up with Bangin, looking for a takedown. Smart pushes Bangin against the cage but Bangin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Smart decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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. Smart connects with a nice short shot to Bangin's temple.
Bangin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smart.
Nice strikes from Smart there. #T4#
Bangin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smart tries to free his leg and advance position but Bangin is retaining full guard.
Bangin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Bangin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smart has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bangin has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.
A right hook to the body lands for Smart.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smart blocks an uppercut.
Smart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smart cracks Bangin with a nice body shot.
Smart throws a punch but it's blocked by Bangin.
Bangin scores with a shot to the side of Smart's head.
Bangin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Smart moves out of range of the strikes.
Smart scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bangin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Smart.
Bangin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smart.
Smart stuns Bangin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Bangin there.
Smart misses the jab.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Smart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart takes one to the side of the head.
Smart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smart misses with a body kick.
It looked like Bangin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bangin clobbers Smart with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smart checks a low kick from Bangin.#T1#
Nice cross by Smart.
Smart drops his hands momentarily and Bangin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Smart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Bangin kicks Smart off and gets to his feet.
Bangin is looking to slow Smart down with leg kicks.
Smart keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smart looks to land a right hand but Bangin moved out of range.
Bangin throws a hook but Smart blocks it.
Bangin throws the left hand but Smart avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Bangin.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt.#T2##TD2#
Smart drives through with a takedown into Bangin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Izzy Bangin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bangin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smart throws an elbow that misses. Bangin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smart's guard. Nice move by Bangin!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart looking for a sweep. Not yet Smart, not yet.
Smart is trying to control the position but Bangin postures up. #T3#
Smart wants to sweep here but Bangin controlling him for the moment.
Smart working a defensive guard here.
Bangin stands and throws Smart's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bangin just content to control the position.
Smart is looking for a sweep.
Bangin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smart struggling a bit here.
Smart is looking to regain half guard here but Bangin keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Smart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smart is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smart is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin had his way with Peter Smart in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Bangin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smart looks to land a left hand but Bangin moved out of range nicely.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Smart looks to land a right hand but Bangin moved out of range.
Bangin looks to land a right hand but Smart moved out of range.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Smart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
Smart lands with an uppercut that bounces Bangin off the cage and back into range.
Smart throws a poor cross that misses
and Bangin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bangin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smart checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smart at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smart.
Bangin tried to score with a low kick but Smart checks it.
Smart tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smart throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Bangin connects with a jab.
Smart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangin scores with a kick to the body.
Smart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
A low kick lands for Bangin.
Smart tries to close the distance and clinch but Bangin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, jab by Bangin - just one landing.
Smart blocks a leg kick.
Bangin digs a good hook to Smart's body.
Smart throws out a leg kick but Bangin moves out of range and Smart only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangin.
Smart thumps Bangin with a low kick.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smart throws a hook but Bangin blocks it.
Smart has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bangin.
Smart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A jab lands there for Bangin.
Bangin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smart is out of range.
Smart misses with an uppercut. Bangin saw that one coming.
Bangin is looking to counter punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bangin scores with a shot to the body.
Bangin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Bangin blocks the leg kick.
Peter Smart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smart keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Smart checks it.
Smart gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bangin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangin.
Bangin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bangin lands with a straight right. Smart didn't see that one coming.
Smart throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Smart darts in looking for a takedown but Bangin gets double underhooks and turns Smart into the cage.
Bangin scores with a leg kick.
Smart throws a leg kick but Bangin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Izzy Bangin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bangin checks a low kick from Smart.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangin throws a body shot but no joy.
Smart throws the left hand but Bangin avoids the punch easily.
Smart swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smart.
A big left from Smart misses.
As Smart backs away, Bangin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smart.
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smart's sensitive parts. #T4#
Smart goes for a double leg but Bangin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bangin continues to drive forward.
Smart is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bangin.
Bangin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bangin feints and then cracks Smart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smart down.
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!
Smart tries to clinch but Bangin moves out of range.
Smart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangin. That's going to slow Smart down.
Bangin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bangin throws a front kick aimed at Smart's knee but Smart avoids it well.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bangin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smart on the side of the head.
Bangin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bangin throws a nice inside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Bangin!

Izzy Bangin retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Izzy Bangin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SFL 126 | Bangin vs Nti     
Date:   Dec 26, 2021
#R1#
Smart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smart looks to clinch
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smart.
Smart thumps Smith with a low kick.
No luck for Smart with that takedown attempt.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smart.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smart is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Smart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smart throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Smart only half commits.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Smart counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Smart is wise to it.
Smart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smart tries to clinch up.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Smart checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith misses with a hook
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Smart throws a shot to the body.
Smith throws a hook but Smart blocks it.
Smart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenneth Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith avoids the body shot from Smart.
Smart lands a body shot.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smart doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away. #TD#
Smart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith moves into full guard. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smart connects with a couple of short punches.
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to keep Smart in close.
Smart definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smart defends it easily.
Smart scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Smart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smart throws a big right hand that misses.
Smart stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith wants to control but Smart postures up.#T4#
Smart postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smart lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith is trying to escape the position but Smart is controlling the position.
Smart in side control, throwing shots but Smith defends.
Smart in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Smart works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smart is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smart throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Smart shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smart is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
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. Smart connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Smart performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Smart's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smart pulls his head out easily.
Peter Smart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smart. #T1#
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smart is working away from the top position though.
Smart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smart wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smart lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smart trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smart trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Smart trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith controls Smart momentarily but Smart frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smart throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Smart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith thuds his right hand into Smart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smart is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Smart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smart is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.#T3#
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. Smart connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple. #SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smart pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Smart there.
Kenneth Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smart throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smart is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Smart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith is holding on to half guard well.
Smart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith trying to hold on to Smart's head to control him but Smart postures up.
Smart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smart works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Smart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smart throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smart defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smart moves away.
Smart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Smart misses.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smart throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Smart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Smart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Smart.
Smart misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Good work by Smart as he checks the leg kick.
Smith is looking to slow Smart down with leg kicks. #T1#
A low kick from Smith misses
and Smart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Smith misses.
Kenneth Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smart tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smart lands a lovely overhand right.
Smart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smart moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smart doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smart throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Smart to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smart wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Smart throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smart being controlled here momentarily.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smart scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
A jab from Smart misses.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Smart moves his leg out of the way.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smart swinging wildly here.
Smith lands with a hook. Smart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Smart's head but Smart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smart is looking to counter punch.
Smart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Smart misses.
The fighters circling - Smart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smart was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smart blocks a jab.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Smart in a clinch.
Smart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Smart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smart lands a body shot.
Peter Smart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith blocks a body shot from Smart.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Smart avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smart is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenneth Smith.
I think Smart 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Smart!

A victorious Peter Smart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SFL 118 | Hopkins vs Stalin     
Date:   Nov 24, 2021
#R1#
Silva defending well as Smart loads up on a big left hand.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smart's corner calls for a 1-2. Smart obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva 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.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smart enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smart manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Smart's brow.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva postures up in Smart's guard and throws a big left but Smart blocks it.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Smart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smart's guard.
Smart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Smart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Smart is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smart is trying to control but can't.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silva looks to land a strike but Smart avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Smart.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart 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#
Silva trying to control here.
Smart trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom. #T2#
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smart throwing strikes but missing.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Smart trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Smart distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smart is one step ahead there.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smart throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely. #T3#
Smart connects with a couple of short punches.
Smart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smart postures up.
Smart pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva 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.
Smart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smart throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Smart throws a big elbow that misses.
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Smart looking to pass the guard.
Smart throws a big right hand that misses.
Smart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manuel Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Smart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smart throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. #REVB#
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smart preventing the sweep.
Smart is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Smart works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smart is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Smart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Smart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Smart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Smart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva won't allow Smart to sweep him here. #T2#
Smart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva is fighting to break Smart's control of his arms but Smart is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Peter Smart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smart trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Smart wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smart misses with a looping right.
Smart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Smart sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Smart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Smart counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smart's elbow.
Smart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smart is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smart down to the mat. Smart avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Smart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Smart counter with a right hand.
Smart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva catches Smart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smart stuffs the takedown.
Smart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Smart scoring well with a low kick there.
Smart looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Smart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smart lands a right hook to the body.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Smart.
Manuel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart avoids the body shot from Silva.
It seemed like Smart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva slips a jab from Smart.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smart.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Smart throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Smart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Smart.
Smart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smart throws out the jab.
Smart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Smart misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Smart.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Smart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smart swivels and escapes.
Smart with a hook.
A left lands for Silva.
Smart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smart tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smart to the ground. Smart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smart circles away.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Smart catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Smart scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva tries for a takedown but Smart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Smart sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Smart turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smart working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
An elbow from Smart crashes against the mat.
Smart lands an elbow.
Smart trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Smart lands some shots froms side control.
Smart is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smart scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Silva is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Smart can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smart!
Peter Smart thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SFL 106 | Budluvski vs Poli     
Date:   Oct 06, 2021
#R1#
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Smart.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Smart persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
Smart has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonald.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smart scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Smart counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smart defends it easily.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Smart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
McDonald working for a triangle but Smart defends it easily.
Smart is working McDonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart landing with the ground and pound.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smart landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Smart distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smart scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Smart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smart stands up over McDonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smart lands a couple of digs.
Smart postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow. #SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Smart'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.
Smart stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#T3#
McDonald is looking to sweep but instead, Smart has passed into half guard.
Smart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smart lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
Smart lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked McDonald! More strikes land and this one is all over! Smart jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smart!
An out of breath Peter Smart thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SFL 98 | Falling Bridge     
Date:   Sep 05, 2021
#R1#
Smart lands with a shot to the body.
Gerber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerber.
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smart.
Gerber quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gerber 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.
Smart moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber looks to land a body kick but Smart moved away.#CL2#
Smart darts in and clinches Gerber up against the cage.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smart cracks Gerber with a nice body shot.
Gerber wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Smart.
Smart blocks a body shot from Gerber.
Smart tries to work over Gerber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smart looking for a takedown.
Gerber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smart tries to work over Gerber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Smart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gerber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
Smart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smart.
A left hand lands to the body for Smart.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gerber blocks a body shot from Smart.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smart lands a hook that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Smart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Smart.
Smart gets through Gerber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Smart tightens his grip and picks Gerber up, before dumping him to the ground. Gerber manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully. #T2#
Gerber trying to control the position.
Gerber has control of Smart's left arm, preventing Smart from doing any damage. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gerber manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Smart decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gerber moves into full guard.
Smart tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerber is retaining full guard. #T3#
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smart is working Gerber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smart is in close to Gerber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smart trying to control but Gerber is working from the bottom.
Gerber has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smart stopping the sweep attempt from Gerber.
Gerber pulls Smart in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gerber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Smart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smart controlling Gerber's posture.
Smart wants to improve his position but instead Gerber has moved into half guard.
Gerber content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart 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#
Smart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smart connects with a solid leg kick.
Gerber checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gerber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smart connects with a looping right hand.
Gerber connects with a solid leg kick.
Smart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gerber gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smart counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Gerber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smart throws out the jab.
Smart uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gerber has time to react.
Smart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerber moves away.
Gerber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smart's hands.#T1#
Smart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gerber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smart lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Smart bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smart trying to control the action but Gerber is working from the bottom.
Gerber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Smart taking a breather here.
Gerber takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smart sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gerber is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smart content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smart misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smart is looking to take a break and control but Gerber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Smart fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Smart in side control, throwing shots but Gerber defends.
Gerber manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gerber is looking for a sweep. Smart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smart is nestled in close to Gerber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gerber tries to roll over but Smart keeps him under control.
Smart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smart throwing shots but Gerber is blocking nicely.
Gerber is looking to control Smart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerber avoid being mounted?
Gerber is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Gerber continues to stall.
Gerber trying to control from the bottom.
Smart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smart thows a huge punch but Gerber dodges it nicely.
Smart prevents Gerber from improving his position.
Smart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smart uses his free foot to push down on Gerber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gerber.
Smart looking to ground and pound but Gerber is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Smart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smart misses with a hook
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smart.
Smart dives in for a single leg takedown but Gerber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gerber misses with a straight left.
Gerber on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart misses with a takedown
and Gerber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Smart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gerber's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber wants to sweep here but Smart controlling him for the moment.
Gerber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Smart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smart won't allow Gerber to sweep him here.
Smart throws a big elbow that misses.
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peter Smart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gerber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gerber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smart throwing strikes but missing.
Smart trying to control but Gerber is working from the bottom.
Smart throws a strike but Gerber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smart wants to sweep but no luck.
Smart trying to control the position. #T3#
Gerber throwing strikes from guard but Smart blocks nicely.
Smart 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.
Gerber trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gerber throws a looping overhand right but Smart ducks down to avoid it.
As Gerber backs off Smart throws a huge counter combo but Gerber manages to avoid it all.
Smart lands a glancing blow to the side of Gerber's head.
Smart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smart checks the leg kick.
Smart throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
As Smart looks to move away, Gerber throws a big counter combo but Smart just gets out of the way.#T4#
Smart swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gerber.
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
Smart looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
Gerber throws a big counter combination but Smart scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Peter Smart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smart throws a push kick but Gerber slaps the foot to one side.
Gerber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Smart feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gerber wants to get back to his feet but Smart passes into half guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smart trying to control from half guard but Gerber is working away.
Smart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gerber misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Smart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smart has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Smart!

A relieved looking Peter Smart 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: SFL 88 | Turmoil     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1#
Smart takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bonin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smart. Smart obviously looking to wear him down.
Smart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been informed that Bonin 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.
Smart moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bonin tries to land a front kick but Smart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smart looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonin. Smart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonin misses with a wild body shot.
Smart swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bonin.
Bonin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Bonin.
Smart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smart works Bonin's body with a nice hook.
Smart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Smart feints and as Bonin raises his hands in defense, Smart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonin keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart scoring with some ground and pound.
Smart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Smart chips away with some ground and pound.
Smart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bonin's head.
Smart with a nice head shot there.
Bonin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smart puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smart lands a nice short elbow.
Smart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bonin has hold of Smart's hands but Smart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smart scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smart is nestled in close to Bonin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smart is keen to just control but Bonin is a slippery customer.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smart lands a nice short elbow.
Bonin is looking for a sweep. Smart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smart is nestled in close to Bonin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Bonin is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bonin is still in real trouble! Can Smart finish him?
Smart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smart scores with a big shot! Bonin's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bonin! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smart!
Peter Smart thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SFL 85 | Bangin vs Bronco     
Date:   Jul 18, 2021
#R1#
Erwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Erwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smart misses with a hook.
Erwin misses with a leg kick
and Smart counters with a nice uppercut.
Erwin throws out a powerful jab.
Smart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Smart misses.
Smart cracks Erwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been informed that Smart 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.
Smart staying out of range there.#CL2#
Smart clinches.
Smart working aggressively here. #TD#
Erwin pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Smart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smart content to stall in guard here.
Erwin working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
Erwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Erwin is tightening it up a little... Smart has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smart reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smart taps out! Nice BJJ there by Erwin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Derek Erwin!
Derek Erwin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SFL 75 | Simon vs River     
Date:   May 28, 2021
#R1#
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Smart saw that one coming.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hughes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smart throws a chopping leg kick but Hughes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Hughes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hughes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hughes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Smart.
Hughes defending well as Smart loads up on a big left hand.
Smart digs a good body shot into Hughes's ribs.
Smart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Smart looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Smart moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Smart gets through Hughes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smart throws a punch but it's blocked by Hughes.
Smart tries to work over Hughes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Hughes as he checks the leg kick.
Smart 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.
Hughes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smart throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seymour Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smart throws a front kick aimed at Hughes's knee but Hughes avoids it well.
Hughes misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Smart counters by clinching up.
Smart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hughes's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Hughes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Smart controls the action.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Smart.
Hughes is trying to break free.
Hughes misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
A short right from Smart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes trying to control the position but instead, Smart has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hughes into the cage.#BC#
Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Hughes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Smart moves away and avoids it.
Smart lands a front kick.
Seymour Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes throws a hook but Smart avoids it easily.
Smart slips a jab from Hughes.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Smart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smart just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hughes connects with a jab.
Smart scores with a jab to the head. #TD2#
Smart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Smart postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smart tries to score with some ground and pound. Hughes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hughes is not content to let Smart control the position.
Smart postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smart is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hughes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hughes manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hughes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smart is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smart throwing shots but Hughes is blocking nicely.
Hughes tries to kick Smart off but Smart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hughes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smart.
Smart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hughes defending well though.
Ground and pound from Smart.
Hughes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smart content to control rather than advance.
Smart wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smart takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smart throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Smart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hughes slips under a jab from Smart.
Hughes lands a nice hook to Smart's body. Smart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smart blocks a jab.
Smart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smart throws a big shot that misses.
Smart throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.
Smart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes misses with a hook. Smart ducked under it nicely.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Smart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Smart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Smart appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes tests Smart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smart works the jab nicely.#T1#
Smart slips a jab from Hughes.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smart with a nice calf kick.
Smart misses with a looping left.
Smart connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hughes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Smart connects with the punch.
Smart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Smart misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Smart.
Seymour Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Smart there.
Hughes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Smart closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes blocks a body shot from Smart.
Smart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hughes pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes takes a swing at Smart's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Smart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smart staying out of range there.
Smart misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Smart counters with a nice leg kick.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Smart.
Hughes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smart's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smart.
Smart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Hughes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD2#
Smart feints and as Hughes raises his hands in defense, Smart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hughes managing to control the position.
Smart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hughes's head.#T3#
Smart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smart.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Smart tries to pass.
Smart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smart throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Hughes slips under a jab.
Smart moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Smart's shoulder, as Smart tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Smart takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Hughes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smart.
Smart defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes lands a jab to the nose.
Smart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Peter Smart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Smart appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hughes feints a jab promting Smart to slip. Hughes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smart slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smart takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Smart misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smart lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smart lands a jab to Hughes's midsection.
Hughes takes a swing at Smart's ribcage but misses.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Smart throws out a counter right but Hughes avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A clash of legs there as Hughes blocks the low kick.
Hughes scores with a body shot.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smart.
Nice defenses there by Smart.
Hughes misses with a hook. Smart ducked under it nicely.
Smart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smart.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smart.
A slow jab from Smart misses its intended target.
Smart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smart shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense.
Smart throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Smart slips a jab from Hughes.
Smart swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range. #T1#
Smart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smart looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hughes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hughes stuffs the takedown.
Smart pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hughes is out of range and Smart settles back down.
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hughes scores with a nice right hand.
Hughes throws a right hand that Smart ducks under and follows up with a left that Smart also avoids with ease.
Hughes 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.
Hughes slips a straight right by Smart.
Hughes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Smart throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smart missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
A left lands for Smart.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Smart counters with a thumping low kick.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smart! But no joy.
A slow jab from Smart misses its intended target.
Hughes tries to move into range but Smart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#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!
A jab lands there for Hughes.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Smart tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.
Smart throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hughes counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Smart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hughes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hughes blocking some punches.
Smart lands a left hand.
Smart misses with some punches.
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart tries a body shot but Hughes blocks it.
Smart lands with a light punch inside.
Hughes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Smart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smart misses with the head strike. #T3#
Smart blocks the elbow strike.
Hughes digs a right hand underneath Smart's ribcage. Smart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hughes misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Smart. #BC#
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Smart fails to land the takedown.
Seymour Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Smart throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smart looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hughes's sensitive parts.
Hughes misses with a hook. Smart ducked under it nicely.
Smart looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hughes swinging wildly here.
Smart cracks Hughes with an open hand slap.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smart.#T4#
Hughes throws the left hand but Smart avoids the punch easily.
Smart moves forwards but Hughes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smart.
Peter Smart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Smart.
Smart lands with a hook. Hughes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hughes misses with a hook. Smart ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Smart misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hughes.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smart connects with a body shot.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Smart.
Smart connects with a leg kick.
Hughes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hughes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smart jabbing away but nothing is landing.

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 Seymour Hughes.
I think Smart 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Smart!

A victorious Peter Smart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   May 10, 2021





180 cm
26 yrs
182 lbs



185 cm
30 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Smart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Evil Dead!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Dead has Smart up against the cage in a clinch.
Smart wants to take the fight to the mat but Dead manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dead is defending well.
Dead tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smart is trying to drag Dead to the mat but Dead just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smart is looking for a takedown.
Smart tries for a takedown but Dead manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Dead has Smart pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dead pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smart tumbling to the mat - Dead dives into Smart's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smart (0) vs (2) Dead
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dead has gone for a leg lock! Smart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dead's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (2) vs (2) Dead
Dead has control of Smart's left arm, preventing Smart from doing any damage.
Smart 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Smart slips nicely into half guard.
Dead trying to control here. #SUB#
Smart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dead is looking to improve his position.
Smart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2##SUB#
Smart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smart performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dead controlling the position well.
Smart is thwarting Dead's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Dead might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead moves into full guard.
Dead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Dead wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smart 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.
Smart looking to sit in guard and control but Dead gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (2) vs (4) Dead#SUB2#
Dead drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dead has Smart in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (4) vs (4) Dead
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead looking to control. #SUB#
Smart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dead is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dead has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (4) vs (6) Dead#T6#
Smart wants to sweep here but Dead controlling him for the moment.
Dead wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving. #SUB#
Smart looking for subs off his back but Dead has passed one foot through into half guard.
Smart keeping control of the position.
Smart's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T7#
Smart tries to get to full guard but Dead has control of the leg.
Smart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dead forces his way into half guard.
Dead trying to control from half guard but Smart is working away.
Smart is pressing down on Dead's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Dead advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Smart (4) vs (9) Dead
Smart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smart keeps working.
Smart tries to improve position but can't.
Smart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Dead is working for an americana but Smart has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dead was thinking about the submission.#T9#
Smart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smart continues to stall.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Smart is trying to hold Dead in close to prevent damage but Dead has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Dead is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Dead is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smart is just riding it out for now. Dead eventually gives up the hold. #T10#
Smart trying to control here.
Smart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dead trying to control but Smart is working from the bottom.
Dead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Smart keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Smart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (6) vs (9) Dead#SUB#
Smart drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dead manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smart has Dead in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (6) vs (11) Dead
Smart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dead is one step ahead there. #T12#
Dead works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dead wants to control but Smart is keeping him busy.
Smart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead is thwarting Smart's attempts to control the position.
Smart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13##SUB2#
Dead is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smart is just riding it out for now. Dead eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Dead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Dead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smart holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T14##SUB2#
Dead is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smart is just riding it out for now. Dead eventually gives up the hold.
Smart is refusing to be controlled, as Dead sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smart trying to hold on to Dead's head to control him but Dead postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dead wins on points by 11 to 6.
Our winner, Evil Dead, 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: SFL 56 | O'Neil vs Kilgore     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Smart tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nator has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zenarals' House in the buildup to the fight.
Smart throws an off balance right hand
and Nator counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smart's knee momentarily.
Nator lands with an overhand left.
Nator lands a nice shot to the body.
Nator takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nator throws out a loose jab but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nator will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smart jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smart misses with a looping left.
Nator is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smart.
Nator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smart scores with a hook.
Smart throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Smart. #T1#
Smart looks to score with a jab to the body but Nator is just out of range.
Nator throws a shot from downtown. Smart moves away and avoids it.
Smart feints a counter leg kick.
Nator throws a wild body kick that Smart sees coming a mile off.
Nator closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Smart drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nator is keeping the position for now.
Smart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nator wants to sweep but no luck.
Nator trying to control the position here. #T2#
Smart stays in close to Nator's body and controls the position.
Nator looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smart is one step ahead there.
Smart controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smart throws a hook but Nator avoids it easily.
Nator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nator throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smart tries to clinch up but Nator circles away and keeps his distance.
Nator throwing a counter right hand but Smart manages to avoid it.#T3#
Smart tries to clinch up but Nator circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Nator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nator has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smart swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nator counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smart's knee momentarily.
Nator takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Nator misses the target.
Smart fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smart throws a low kick but Nator avoids it.
Nator appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smart throws a wild body kick that Nator sees coming a mile off.
Smart fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nator on the side of the head.
Nator swinging wildly here.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nator ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smart misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Smart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nator doesn't seem bothered though.
Smart closes the distance but Nator moves to the side
and Nator counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nator will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Smart has managed to clinch.
A short left from Nator.
Nator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nator is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smart lands a hook that snaps the head of Nator backwards.
Smart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nator is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Nator's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smart misses with a punch on the inside.
Smart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Nator.
Nator tries to throw a body punch but Smart avoids it by throwing Nator back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smart misses with a hook.
Smart tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nator looks to score with a jab to the body but Smart is just out of range.
Nator throws a front kick aimed at Smart's knee but Smart avoids it well.
Smart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Smart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nator's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nator gets through Smart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nator stops a takedown attempt from Smart.
Smart scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nator is trying to maintain a safe position but Smart gets an underhook and turns Nator into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nator fails to land.
A hook to the body from Smart.
Nator is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smart lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Nator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smart's elbow.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smart backwards. #BC#
Nator breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Smart has closed the distance and engaged Nator in a clinch. #BC#
Nator breaks from the clinch.
Nator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nator is looking for a counter combo.
Nator lands with a straight right. Smart didn't see that one coming.
Smart throws an overhand right that lands on Nator's shoulder, as Nator tries to avoid the shot.
Nator is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Smart throws a leg kick but Nator sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smart swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smart tries to clinch up but Nator circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Smart fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nator sprawls well initially but Smart persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smart is trying to control the action in half guard but Nator is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nator tries to get to full guard but Smart has control of the leg.
Nator controlling the position well.
Smart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nator's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nator manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Nator trying to keep a closed guard but Smart is proving a slippery customer.
Smart postures up in Nator's guard and throws a big left but Nator blocks it.
Smart wants to control from the top but Nator keeps moving.
Smart postures up and lands a big shot to Nator's brow.
Smart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nator is pulling down on Smart's head. It's preventing any offense from Smart, at least for the moment.
Nator looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nator throws a head kick that misses.
Smart fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spurgu Nator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smart misses with a hook to the body
and Nator counters with a nice uppercut.
Smart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nator throws a series of strikes that have Smart backpedaling.
Smart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nator checks it well.
Nator avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Smart does it's job there.
Nator pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Smart shoots in and bounces Nator off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nator seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nator working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart is looking to work some ground and pound but Nator has wrist control.
Smart looking to sit in guard and control but Nator gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Smart wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Smart is trying to control the position but Nator postures up.
Smart wants to sweep here but Nator controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Smart looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nator passes into half guard.
Smart gets back to full guard.
Smart is pulling down on Nator's head to control his posture.
Spurgu Nator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nator postures up.
Nator trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smart trying to keep a closed guard but Nator is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Nator misses with a wild body shot.
Smart 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.
Nator misses with a hook.
Smart lands a nice hook to Nator's body. Nator takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smart looks for a takedown but Nator sprawls well.
Smart moves out of range of the body kick.
Smart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nator pinned against the cage. Nator gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smart looks to land a body kick but Nator moved away.
Smart ducks under a wild hook from Nator.
Nator swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Smart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nator.
Nator on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peter Smart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smart with a jab.
Smart misses the shot to the body.
Nator throwing a counter right hand but Smart manages to avoid it.
Nator misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nator.
Smart throws a push kick but Nator slaps the foot to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Nator misses its target.
Smart misses with a straight left.
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!
Smart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nator blocks a jab.
Smart lands a lovely overhand right.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Smart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smart has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Smart!

Our winner, Peter Smart, 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: SFL 47 | Atunes vs Alcala     
Date:   Feb 14, 2021
#R1#
Rocks takes a swing at Smart's ribcage but misses.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rocks as he jumps to the side.
Smart looks to land a left hand but Rocks moved out of range nicely.
Smart scores with a push kick.
Smart throws a body shot but no joy.
Smart wants to slow Rocks down by chopping away at his legs.
Smart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart looks to land a right hand but Rocks moved out of range.
Smart scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smart misses with a body shot
and Rocks counters with a nice uppercut.
Smart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Rocks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Nice jab there from Smart.
Jason Rocks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smart connects with a nice looking jab.
Smart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smart lands the left hand.#CL#
Smart rushes Rocks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smart blocks an elbow strike from Rocks.
Rocks lands an elbow just above Smart 's eye.
Rocks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smart tries to throw a body punch but Rocks avoids it by throwing Smart back against the cage.
Rocks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rocks misses with an elbow over the top.
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Smart lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rocks fails to land.
Smart tries to throw a body punch but Rocks avoids it by throwing Smart back against the cage.
Smart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rocks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smart misses with a body punch.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocks controls his hands.
Rocks blocks a body shot from Smart.
Smart lands a hook that snaps the head of Rocks backwards. #ROC#Rocks is rocked!#TD#
Smart is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rocks can't fight it off and eventually Smart manages to take the fight to the floor. Rocks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rocks wants to get back to his feet but Smart passes into half guard.
Rocks is still in real trouble! Can Smart finish him?#T3##REVB#
Smart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smart lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Rocks! More strikes land and this one is all over! Smart jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smart!
A relieved looking Peter Smart thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jason Rocks spoke after the fight, saying 'You watched fight. I got money. Win-win.'.

 

Event: SFL 38 | Fusi vs Babinski III     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Smart.
Langdon misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Smart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Langdon walks into a stiff left hand from Smart.
Smart throws a hook but Langdon blocks it.
Langdon cracks Smart with a right hand to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Langdon 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.
Smart has his takedown stuffed
and Langdon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smart throws a leg kick but Langdon checks it.
Smart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Langdon.
Smart misses with a shot to the body
and Langdon counters with a nice uppercut.
Smart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smart is looking to clinch.
Smart bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Langdon's head.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smart misses with a straight right. #T1#
Langdon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smart was well out of range. Poor timing from Langdon.
Smart feinted with a counter takedown.
Langdon misses with a hook.#TD2#
Langdon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langdon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smart down.
Langdon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Langdon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smart keeps working.
Smart being controlled for a moment.
Langdon is looking to take a break and control but Smart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Smart is trying to improve his position.
Smart is not content to let Langdon control the position.
Langdon controls the position.
Langdon lands a nice forearm strike.
Langdon is putting a hurting on Smart here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Smart'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.
Langdon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smart's legs. #T3#
Smart tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Langdon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Smart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Langdon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smart is looking for a sweep. Langdon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Langdon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Langdon is nestled in close to Smart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Langdon working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Smart is looking to get back to full guard here but Langdon has managed to pass to side control instead.
Smart sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smart is looking to improve his position.
Smart trying to get back to full guard but Langdon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart working to try and regain half guard.
Smart is bucking up trying to escape but Langdon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jock Langdon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smart looks to land a combination but Langdon avoids it well.
Smart jabs at Langdon's body.
Smart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Langdon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smart throws a leg kick but Langdon moved away.
Langdon moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Smart misses its intended target.
Langdon misses with an uppercut. Smart saw that one coming.
Smart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Langdon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smart momentarily.
Langdon throws a lazy uppercut
and Smart counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langdon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smart was well out of range. Poor timing from Langdon.#TD#
Smart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smart showed some decent athleticism there.

Langdon kicks off Smart and gets to his feet. #T1#
Langdon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smart as he jumps to the side.
Smart pivots, looking for a leg kick but Langdon is out of range and Smart settles back down.
Langdon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Langdon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smart.
Smart with a hook.#TD#
Smart looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Langdon!
Smart lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Langdon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smart wants to get back to full guard but Langdon has passed into side control.
Smart wants to control but Langdon postures up.#T2#
Langdon gets to mount! Smart was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Smart is trying desperately to improve position.
Langdon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smart looks a forlorn figure.
Langdon dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Langdon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smart can't escape the position.
Smart wants to hold on but Langdon pushes him away.#T3#
Langdon prevents Smart from getting the reversal.
Smart manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Langdon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Langdon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Langdon winds up and cracks Smart with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Langdon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Langdon is working for a submission of some sort.
Smart is looking to control Langdon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smart avoid being mounted?#T4#
Smart keeping control of the position.
Smart is staying active underneath Langdon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smart tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Langdon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Smart is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jock Langdon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smart cracks Langdon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Langdon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Langdon tries to bum rush Smart with a series of wild strikes but Smart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Langdon lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice shot by Smart.
Smart doesn't manage to clinch there - Langdon circles away.
Langdon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Langdon scores with a jab. Smart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Langdon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Langdon jabs Smart right on the nose. Smart blinks but takes it well.
Langdon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smart cracks Langdon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Langdon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smart to the ground. Langdon is now in Smart's guard.
Langdon preventing the sweep. #T1#
Smart 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#
Langdon trying to control from the bottom.
Smart drops an elbow to the side of Langdon's head.
Langdon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Smart there.
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. Smart connects with a nice short shot to Langdon's temple.
Smart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Langdon tries to get to full guard but Smart has control of the leg.
Smart working over Langdon with some ground and pound. Langdon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Langdon manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Langdon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smart defends well.
Smart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peter Smart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smart chips away with some ground and pound.
Jock Langdon has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smart landing with the ground and pound.
Smart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart stopping the sweep attempt from Langdon.#SUB2#
Langdon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jock Langdon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smart cracks Langdon with a solid left hand.#T3#
Smart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smart throws a strike but Langdon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smart is trying to control the position but Langdon postures up.
Smart looking for a sweep. Not yet Smart, not yet.
Langdon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smart is keeping the position for now.
Smart wants to hit a sweep here but Langdon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smart there!
Langdon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smart's face. #T4#
Langdon controlling from the full mount.
Langdon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Langdon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Langdon landing strikes from the mount and Smart is in trouble!
Langdon with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart tries to reverse the position but Langdon maintains control.
Smart sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Langdon working over Smart with some ground and pound. Smart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jock Langdon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Langdon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock Langdon!

 

Event: SFL 30 | Hopkins vs Romeo     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Munson cracks a nice hook into Smart's ribs.
Smart throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Munson to counter with a crisp jab.
Munson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smart. That did some damage!
Munson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Munson cracks Smart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robert Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Smart drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smart stays in close to Munson's body and controls the position.
Smart scoring with some ground and pound.
Smart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smart scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smart lands a couple of elbows.
Smart is looking to work some ground and pound but Munson has wrist control.
Smart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Munson's head.
Smart scoring with some ground and pound.
Munson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smart is looking to work some ground and pound but Munson has wrist control.
Smart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Smart looking to sit in guard and control but Munson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Smart has his hands on Munson's head, controlling the position.
Munson trying to control but Smart is working from the bottom.
Smart pulls Munson in close to his closed guard and prevents Munson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Munson stopping the sweep attempt from Smart.
Munson wants to pass the guard but Smart is keeping the position.
Smart wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smart is trying to keep Munson in close.
Smart wants to sweep but no luck.
Smart controls Munson momentarily but Munson frees himself.
Munson pushing down on Smart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Munson is keen to just control but Smart is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Munson is working for a submission of some sort.
Munson not doing much here. #T3#
Smart wants to control but Munson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Munson is working for a submission of some sort.
Smart is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at QuatroVeinte, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Smart is refusing to be controlled, as Munson sits in half guard.
Munson controlling the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smart lands with a slapping head kick.
Robert Munson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
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.
Munson scores with a leg kick.
Smart lands a nice looking body shot.
Munson tries to work over Smart's front leg with a kick but Smart checks it.
Smart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smart swings away with a body shot that misses
and Munson counters with a nice uppercut.
Munson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smart manages to avoid it.
Smart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munson pushes Smart away with a front kick.
Smart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Munson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smart connects with a single shot there.
Smart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Munson throws a big shot that misses.
Munson throws a poor cross that misses
and Smart counters with a nice uppercut.
Smart throws a leg kick which misses Munson's front leg but catches the back leg as Munson tries to avoid it.
Munson throws a body shot but no joy.
Munson throws a leg kick
and Smart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Munson.
Munson sizes up Smart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smart lands a right hook to the body.
Smart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Munson.
Smart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Munson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Munson throws a head kick but Smart moves out of range.
Munson connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Munson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Munson misses with a jab to the body
and Smart counters with a stiff right hand.
Smart avoids a kick to the body.
Munson misses with a lunging right hand
and Smart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munson throws a looping overhand right but Smart ducks down to avoid it.
Smart lands with a cross.
Smart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Munson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munson 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. #T1#
Smart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munson.
Munson throws a body punch but Smart moves out of range.
Smart wants to land a leg kick but Munson is out of range.
Munson checks a leg kick nicely.
Smart slips under a jab.
Munson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smart.
Smart looks to land a combination but Munson avoids it well.
Munson throws a body punch but Smart moves out of range.
Smart wants to slow Munson down by chopping away at his legs.
Munson missing with a left hand there. Smart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smart connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Munson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Munson connects with a jab.
Smart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Munson! But no joy.
Smart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smart just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Munson clobbers Smart with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Munson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smart throws a right and a left that Munson avoids nicely.
Munson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munson cracks a nice hook into Smart's ribs.
Munson throws a lazy right hand but Smart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smart tries to close the distance and clinch but Munson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smart doesn't seem bothered though.
Smart shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smart avoids the body shot from Munson. #CL#
Munson gets tackled into the cage by Smart. Smart maintains the clinch.
Smart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Smart.
Smart tries a body shot but Munson blocks it.
Smart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smart digs a right hand into Munson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Munson's gas tank.
Smart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smart lands a nice shot to the body.
Munson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Smart.
Smart lands a left hand.
Smart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smart prevents a takedown attempt there.
Munson has had enough of the clinch but Smart keeps him there for the moment.
Smart pushes Munson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smart throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
Smart scores with a shot to the side of Munson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munson prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Smart lands a right hand. #T4#
Munson can't find room to land a body shot as Smart controls the action.
Munson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smart lands a body punch.
Smart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Smart tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing Smart back against the cage. #TD2#
Munson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smart uses from the top position.
Smart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smart is working Munson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Munson keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Smart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smart wants to control from the top but Munson keeps moving.
Smart working some strikes from top position.
Smart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smart distracts Munson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smart is in close to Munson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smart shoots in for a takedown but Munson shows good takedown defense.
Smart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smart fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smart tries to close the distance and clinch but Munson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munson takes a swing at Smart's ribcage but misses.
Munson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smarts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munson.
Smart misses with a hook.
Munson thuds a left hand into Smart's body.
Munson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Munson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smart swings for the body but Munson moves out of range.
Smart's corner calls for a 1-2. Smart obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Munson misses with an uppercut. Smart saw that one coming.#T1#
Smart lands a nice shot to the body.
Smart misses with a body shot
and Munson counters with a nice uppercut.
Munson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Munson cracks Smart with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robert Munson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smart misses with an uppercut.
Smart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munson swings for the body but Smart moves out of range.
Smart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Smart lands.
Munson lands with a nice body kick.
Munson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smart.
Munson misses the body punch
and Smart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart looks to score with a jab to the body but Munson is just out of range.
Smart misses with a lunging right hand
and Munson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robert Munson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Munson.
Smart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Munson.
A big right from Smart misses.
Munson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smart moves away.
Munson moves out of range of the strikes.
Smart looks to land a right hand but Munson moved out of range.
Smart lands with a straight right. Munson didn't see that one coming.
Munson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smart manages to avoid it.
Munson throws a body kick that misses
and Smart counters with a straight right hand.
Smart staying out of range there.
Munson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Munson misses with a looping right.
Munson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Smart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Munson is trying to push Smart away but Smart has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Munson controls his hands.
Smart misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Smart.
Smart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Munson looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Smart.
Munson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munson tries a body shot but Smart blocks it.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Munson controls his hands.
Smart has Munson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Munson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smart digs a right hand into Munson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Munson's gas tank.
Munson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munson blocks a body shot from Smart.
Smart lands with a short shot to the head.
Munson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munson blocks an uppercut.
Smart lands with a short shot to the head.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smart doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Smart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smart digs a right hand into Munson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Munson's gas tank.
Smart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Munson.
Peter Smart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peter Smart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Smart lands a shoulder strike.
Munson misses with some punches.
Smart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Smart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Munson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Munson jumps guard but Smart stands there with Munson around his waist. Munson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smart.
Smart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Munson tries a body shot but Smart blocks it.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Smart!

During a confident post fight interview, Peter Smart thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SFL 23 | Atunes vs Bird II     
Date:   Oct 28, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smart is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Smart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smart manages to avoid it.
Smart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov works Smart's body with a nice hook.
Magomedov 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.
Smart has his takedown stuffed
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smart throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Smart had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart tries a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
A big left from Magomedov misses. #TD2#
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Smart is defending well.
Magomedov is stalling here. Smart is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Magomedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smart has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Smart keeps moving and retains side control.
Smart in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Magomedov sneaks back into half guard.
Smart looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Smart is controlling well.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Magomedov trying to control but Smart postures up.
Smart working the head and body with strikes.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smart wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving. #T3#
Smart working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Smart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Magomedov is trying to keep Smart in close.
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smart scoring with some ground and pound.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Smart throwing strikes but missing.
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smart preventing the sweep.
Smart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smart is one step ahead there.
Smart cracks Magomedov with a solid left hand.
Smart lands a couple of digs.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smart connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smart throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Smart is proving a slippery customer.
Smart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Smart is proving a slippery customer.
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smart wants to slow Magomedov down by chopping away at his legs.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Smart misses its target.
Smart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Smart. Smart gets slowly back to his feet.
Smart is looking to chop away at Magomedov's legs.
Magomedov lands a head shot.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Smart tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov takes a swing at Smart's ribcage but misses.
Smart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aly Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov misses with a jab to the body
and Smart counters with an inside leg kick.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Smart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Smart misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smart thinking.
Smart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Smart throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Some wild striking there from Smart. #TD2#
Smart gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving. #SUB#
Smart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov stands and throws Smart's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Smart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smart is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Magomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smart parries the strikes from Magomedov easily there. Magomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smart to escape.
Smart stops Magomedov from passing to mount.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Smart is working away. #T3#
Smart is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smart keeps working.
Smart tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Smart is working away.
Smart manages to get back to half guard.
Smart is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Smart defends it.
Magomedov moves into full mount! Smart won't be happy about that! #T4#
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smart is in a horrible position here. Magomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Smart takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Magomedov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smart has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Smart is squirming around nicely.
Smart is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aly Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Smart moves away and avoids it.
Smart throws a combination that misses
and Magomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smart is looking to counter punch.
Smart just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov fails with the takedown
letting Smart counter with a right hand.
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Smart.
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smart at a distance.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Smart.
Smart misses with a looping left.
Smart misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Smart slips the punch.
Smart appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smart misses with a lunging right hand
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smart is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Smart.
And Magomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Smart pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magomedov takes a swing at Smart's ribcage but misses.
Smart lands a high kick!
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Smart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smart tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Smart sprawls well.
Magomedov avoids the head kick by Smart.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Smart avoids it with no problem.
Smart lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.#T2#
Smart misses with a low kick.
And Magomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Smart pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smart looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.
Magomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Smart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smart closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smart misses with a low kick.
Smart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smart throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smart moves away.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Smart misses with a left hand
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Smart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smart drops his hands momentarily and Magomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smart wants to slow Magomedov down by chopping away at his legs.
Smart misses with a right hand
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Smart lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Magomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Smart struggling a bit here.
Magomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smart is trying to get back to half guard.
Smart manages to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Magomedov prevents Smart from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Smart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov uses his free foot to push down on Smart's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smart.
Magomedov looking to control but Smart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magomedov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smart is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Smart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aly Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aly Magomedov!

A very excited looking Aly Magomedov 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: GDL 55     
Date:   Aug 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smart misses with a hook
letting MacArthur Ii counter with a right hand.
Smart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Ii can pounce on him.
MacArthur Ii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
MacArthur Ii punishes Smart's body with a nice straight punch.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur Ii throws the left hand but Smart avoids the punch easily.
Smart lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smart misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from MacArthur Ii finds it's way through Smart's defenses.
Smart throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smart connects with a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii connects with a crisp jab.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab from Smart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Ii connects with a leg kick. #T1#
MacArthur Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and Smart counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Ii scores with a head kick.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab from Smart.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smart has time to react.
Smart gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Smart is rocked!
MacArthur Ii cracks Smart with a hook to the temple - Smart is on wobbly legs here! MacArthur Ii swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Smart falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! MacArthur Ii wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Angus MacArthur Ii!
A very excited looking Angus MacArthur Ii rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: GDL 47: Tragedy vs Stead     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman misses with a body shot.
Bateman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smart dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bateman. That did some damage!
Bateman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smart misses with a low kick.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Smart slips the punch.
Smart lands a jab to the head.
Smart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bateman.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bateman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smart lands a glancing blow to the side of Bateman's head.
Smart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Smart jabs at Bateman's body.
Bateman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smart can pounce on him.
Bateman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Smart clinches.
Bateman misses with the head strike.
Smart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bateman throws a punch but it's blocked by Smart.
Smart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batemans head.
Smart pushes Bateman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smart is working Bateman over against the cage.
Smart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Smart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batemans head. #ROC#Bateman is rocked!
Bateman throws an elbow that misses.
Bateman is still on wobbly legs! Can Smart finish him?
Bateman is trying to pull guard but Smart has him pressed against the cage.
Bateman seems to have recovered his senses.
Smart lands a right hand. #T2#
Smart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Smart.
Bateman is working for takedown but Smart is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peter Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Bateman.
Smart lands with a left to the head.
Smart scores with a shoulder strike.
We've been hearing reports that Smart has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smart pushes Bateman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bateman is trying to pull guard but Smart turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bateman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smart is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Smart.
A short uppercut from Smart.
Smart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smart is leaning against Bateman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bateman looks winded!
Smart creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bateman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bateman drops to his knees and Smart pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smart!
A very excited looking Peter Smart 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: GDL 39: Khan vs Zing     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smart staying out of range there.
Smart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snoozeman.
A telegraphed right hand from Smart misses the target.
Smart misses with a wild body shot.
Snoozeman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Snoozeman shoots in and gets a takedown into Smart's guard.
Snoozeman trying to control but Smart is working from the bottom.
Smart 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.
Smart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snoozeman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snoozeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart looking to control. #T1#
Smart wants to hit a sweep here but Snoozeman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smart there!
Smart is bucking up trying to escape but Snoozeman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Snoozeman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smart is surviving well by controlling Snoozeman's body position as best he can.
Snoozeman tries to control but Smart wriggling away. #SUB#
Snoozeman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Snoozeman looking to control but Smart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smart tries to reverse the position but Snoozeman maintains control.#T2#
Snoozeman controlling the pace for now.
Smart sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Snoozeman is trying to work for a kimura but Smart is defending well.
Smart is trying to get back to full guard.
Smart trying to control from the bottom.
Smart is not content to let Snoozeman control the position.
Smart wants to improve his position but Snoozeman is controlling well. #T3#
Smart trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart is refusing to be controlled, as Snoozeman sits in half guard.
Snoozeman is really struggling to control Smart but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Snoozeman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Snoozeman'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.
Snoozeman tries to control but Smart wriggling away.
Snoozeman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snoozeman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smart hang on?#T4#
Snoozeman lands a big elbow.
Smart felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Snoozeman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Snoozeman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smart can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Snoozeman raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB#
Snoozeman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smart is surviving well by controlling Snoozeman's body position as best he can.
Snoozeman lands with some strikes.
Snoozeman tries to control but Smart wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Snoozeman 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##TD2#
Smart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snoozeman's guard.#SUB#
Snoozeman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smart should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Snoozeman has tightened it up now! Smart should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marty Snoozeman!
Marty Snoozeman looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Listen, I Fought This Fight Sitting At About 30%. Everybody Knows What I'm Capable Of. I Was 30% Right There And I Still Dominated A Tough So-Called Nonce. THAT WAS FOR MY MAN BALD MARTIN (352970) '.

 

Event: GDL 32: Hansson vs Keenan Jr     
Date:   May 10, 2020
#R1#
Smart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smart throws a series of punches but Reem moves out of range.
Smart throws an off balance right hand
and Reem counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by Reem as he checks the leg kick.
Smart connects with a single shot there.
Smart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smart scores with a hook to the body. Reem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smart dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reem. That did some damage!
Reem misses with a two punch combination.
Smart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reem slaps away a takedown attempt from Smart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smart misses with a left hand
and Reem counters with a three punch combo that has Smart backing up. Smart nods at Reem to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem thows a leg kick but Smart checks it #TD2#
and Smart counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reem won't be happy with that.
Reem is trying to buck Smart off.
Reem is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smart connects with a decent elbow.
Smart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reem is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Smart cracks Reem with a big right hand but Reem just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC2#
Reem is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Zakrie Reem has been cut.
Smart landing strikes.
Oh Reem is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smart cracks Reem with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Smart immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Reem is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Smart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smart!
After winning the bout, Peter Smart thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 21, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Smart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Dizon kicks Smart off and gets back to his feet.
Smart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!#TD#
Dizon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dizon wanted to stand there but Smart had control of the position.
Smart keeping full guard, as Dizon tries to pass.
Smart looking for a sweep. Not yet Smart, not yet.
Smart keeping full guard, as Dizon tries to pass.
Smart throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smart looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Smart thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Smart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dizon passes Smart's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smart is looking for a sweep. Dizon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dizon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dizon is trying to control. Smart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dizon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smart is looking for a sweep. Dizon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dizon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Smart tries to roll over but Dizon keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dizon is nestled in close to Smart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dizon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dizon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smart tries to roll over but Dizon keeps him under control.
Smart is not content to let Dizon control the position.#T3#
Dizon lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dizon lands a nice short elbow.
Smart landing strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smart can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smart is pressing down on Dizon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dizon is one step ahead there.
Smart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dizon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smart works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Dizon prevents Smart from getting back to his feet.
Dizon cracks Smart with a solid left hand.
Dizon is breathing heavily.
Dizon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smart looking for a sweep. Not yet Smart, not yet. #SUB2#
Smart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dizon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice combination there by Dizon. #TD#
Dizon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smart did well to prevent Dizon getting side control.
Smart is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jane Dizon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Smart moves into range and clinches up with Dizon.
Smart is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dizon with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Smart gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Smart showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dizon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dizon is striking but Smart is not phased and passes to half guard.
Smart trying to control the action but Dizon is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dizon is trying to stand back up but Smart is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Smart stands up from half guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dizon.
Dizon misses with a takedown attempt - Smart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jane Dizon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Smart has Dizon up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Smart breaks the clinch.
Dizon misses with a hook. Smart ducked under it nicely.
Jane Dizon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL2#
Smart has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Smart lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smart is trying to control the action in half guard but Dizon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smart is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dizon!
Smart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Smart working for a submission but Dizon is keeping him at bay.
Smart looking to finish Dizon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dizon!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Smart is working for a guillotine from mount but Dizon frees his head quite easily.
Smart is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dizon can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Smart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dizon is looking to escape.
Smart has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dizon's face.
Smart looking to control but Dizon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Smart looking to secure an arm triangle but Dizon defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dizon throwing hammer fists to the chest of Smart. What's that going to do exactly?
Smart looking to finish Dizon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dizon!
Smart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Peter Smart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smart lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smart controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart looking to control but Dizon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Smart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dizon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smart gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dizon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smart is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smart stalling the fight. #TD2#
Smart jumps guard and drags Dizon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smart 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dizon!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dizon is desperately trying to improve his position but Smart has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Smart is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dizon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dizon shrugs it off. #T1#
Dizon is squirming around, avoiding Smart's attempts to control the action.
Dizon tries to reverse the position but Smart maintains control.
Dizon wants to hold on but Smart pushes him away.
Dizon tries to reverse the position but Smart maintains control.#SUB2#
Smart looking for a guillotine from mount but Dizon is having none of it.
Smart controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smart lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dizon working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Smart goes for an armbar but Dizon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dizon.
Dizon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smart trying to control the position. #T3#
Smart 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#
Dizon wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Smart stands up out of the half guard.
Dizon misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Smart counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dizon! #SUB2#
Smart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dizon is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Dizon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Dizon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Smart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dizon struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Smart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smart 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Smart!

 

 
 
 
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