Martin 'Wolfie' Adams crashed out of the BDO Lakeside World Professional Championships at the first hurdle to Jeff Smith.
Adams, who recently enjoyed a popular stint at the PDC Grand Slam of Darts, was on the receiving end of a 3-0 upset in the opening round of the BDO's top tournament.
But No 2 seed Adams could never get into his rhythm against Canada's Smith, a semi-finalist at last year's Lakeside event.
"He didn't give me any chances," Adams told BBC.
"Maybe I gave him too many chances, I'm not really sure. But the chances he had, he took them, and played really well and dominated the game.
"Without a doubt [Smith can win the BDO title]. If he keeps playing like that you'll have to play really, really well to beat him. Whoever gets him in the next round has to be on top of their game.