Dylan Smith vs Marcio Navarro

It will depend on the circumstances at that point - the current plan is Mike Jackson, Pete Spratt, and we'll go from there.

Larry I know Marcio is your guy, but he isn't anywhere close to being on Levi's level. We're a few fights away from getting called up, and padded wins aren't going to get Levi in the UFC. Mike Jackson is a fight Levi wants. Dylan wasn't ready to fight Levi, but he would have taken it for the belt. Whoever the next fight is, it needs to be someone with a winning record against guys with winning records. Pete Spratt in November, we're all about that one.

PS - Hi Bryan O! I think you're handsome!

O'Rourke is the fake one. I am the real Bryan

lolz @ the imp me implying I drink wine. I mean, maybe a nice red with a steak. Or maybe if there is nothing else to drink. Anyway, NOT ONCE did Justin say a negative thing about Dylan to me OR Levi. If someone has any other inclination, it would be my guess they were looking for something that wasn't there. I HAVE told Justin several times that Dylan is not yet on Levi's level and it was a bad matchup this early for him, but we want that belt back. I was looking forward to playing some chess with Justin cause I know he would have Dylan ready. Fighting Marcio Navarro is not a rematch we're willing to take. Dylan is a good kid and has a ton of potential. For anyone to infer Justin isn't responsible in part for helping get Dylan to the point he was (undefeated) doesn't know what they're talking about. I wish Dylan nothing but the best, and told him after his fight to keep after it. He's got his first loss out of the way and can refocus on training hard, with whomever that may be.

I am closer to Dylan Smith than his Dad or his coaches. I can tell you that he is greatly upset by the things that have been posted here and wants people to know that none of these comments represent his feelings. He has utmost respect for all the fighters, all coaches and the sport in general. Please don't judge Dylan by these emotionally charged comments. He would be the first one to say that it was a good fight.

Also good fight. Navarro was the clear winner to me.

Hardknocks,
Fair enough. As I stated earlier good luck to you also.

Hardknocks,
Please note, when you were observed bad mouthing my son, he had not even fought yet. Therefore the comments didn't come from any drunk guy in the crowd. Please note, no one said that Levi was bad mouthing Dylan. Please note you started the bullshit on the web when you thought someone else was me. You made the father comment. I had not been on the web prior to this morning. And I do stand by my statement about Dylan having outgrown your training.

Hardknocks,
I am Dylans' dad. Of course you know me.

Márcio Guerreiroooo!!!!

skyler,

maybe you are right maybe you are wrong. we will never know. it was a good fight. the fact is i was responding to a coment posted by unc e who stated dylan clearly won the fight. this is no where near the truth. marcio excecuted a gameplan perfectly. all but the pulling guard part. im sure the rematch will be even better but with 5 rounds instead of 3.

i stand by my statement that marcio winning the first with a knockdown and a submission attempt
lost the second dylan had the best of the striking in rd 2
won the 3rd clearly due to the takedown, ground control, and taking full mount @ the end of the rd

result marcio wins 2 rds to 1

i am looking forward to the rematch as usual, the 2nd time around means a better fight, more exposure/hype, and more money.

Hardknocks:
Since you brought me into the conversation I will weigh in. First and foremost I am not worried about running across you anywhere. You don't scare me at all. Pretty stupid comment you made. In several of Dylans' fights that he has won from the ground, all you do is sit on the sidelines and yell stand him up. It's pretty bad when your student realizes that he has the fight under control and you his coach don't. You might think about adding some ground technique to your training. Dylan needs work on his ground game, he knows this, and he can't get it from you or your gym. It is my understanding that you are a part of the Dale Cook umbrella. You chose not to be in Dylans' corner on your own. And yes you spent the whole evening bad mouthing Dylan to people. As I walked by one time you were talking to Levi Avera and when you noticed me you quickly shut your mouth. It was too late, because my wife whom you didn't recognize heard you mouthing, as she was in front of me. Not much of a coach or leader when you act like a child. You do not coach a complete game for fighting MMA style and until you do, people like my son will have to take what they can learn from you and then move on, if they hope to be successful in the ring in a bigger setting. Thank you for what you taught Dylan and good luck down the road. I feel sure that we will be successful as we move forward. Now go on to other things and don't spend all your time mouthing on the web about the fighter who outgrew his coach and wanted the best future he could provide for himself.

Dear Hardknocks:
Too bad you are an idiot! I am not a father, I am a girl who is entiteled to her opinion. Dylan had gone as far with the gym in Enid as he could. Why do you have to threaten about kicking someone's ass. I have always cheered for the guys from Enid. I don't have anything against them or the gym. I don't know you personally, and never had anything against you until I personally overheard you talking shit on Dylan on Friday night before he fought. I do have my facts straight. You should stop being so childish and man up to running your mouth. I'm not taking anything from you as a coach. I simply said that he had gone as far as he could and needed to make a change to better himself. By the way, I will let his dad know you said he needs to be a real father!!!!

Thanks Larry...Very good eye!