While getting ready for his wedding and working two jobs, Brandon Smitley couldn't prepare for this meet as he had hoped. It was a tough day for Smitley but he is in good spirits and looking forward to his next meet.

Brandon Smitley competes in equipped bench-only at the APF Chicago Summer Bash. While recovering from a low back injury, he has been focusing on bench and decided to make a run at the all-time bench record at 132 pounds.