Smesh Test Fight 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Lamez (ranked 4290 p4p, 4282 weight class) and Woadie Nemkov (ranked 254 p4p, 255 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lamez
vs
Nemkov

170 cm
25
138
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scottie Lamez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Woadie Nemkov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nemkov rushes Lamez and presses him up against the cage.

Lamez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Lamez working for a triangle but Nemkov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lamez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lamez wants to sweep here but Nemkov controlling him for the moment.
Lamez being controlled here, momentarily.
Nemkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nemkov.

Lamez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nemkov defends well.

Nemkov drops back looking for a leg! Lamez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lamez manages to kick Nemkov off! Nemkov jumps back into Lamez's guard.

Lamez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nemkov defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nemkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nemkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Lamez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nemkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nemkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lamez keeping moving, preventing Nemkov from controlling successfully.
Nemkov passes Lamez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nemkov is looking to advance position but Lamez won't allow it.

Lamez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nemkov pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Nemkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lamez defends it well.
Lamez wants to control but Nemkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Lamez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nemkov pulls his head out easily.
Nemkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Lamez looking for submissions off his back.

Lamez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nemkov pulls his head out easily.
Nemkov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nemkov thowing shots but they're missing.
Lamez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nemkov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Woadie Nemkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nemkov 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 9:10
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woadie Nemkov!
Our winner, Woadie Nemkov, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cubert Farnsworth (ranked 4258 p4p, 4255 weight class) and Sori Mizjackzin (ranked 249 p4p, 251 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Farnsworth
vs
Mizjackzin

154 cm
25
132
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
140
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cubert Farnsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sori Mizjackzin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizjackzin shoots in for a takedown but Farnsworth shows good takedown defense.

Farnsworth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Farnsworth goes for a takedown attempt but Mizjackzin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Farnsworth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farnsworth wants it to stay on the feet.
Farnsworth tries to clinch but Mizjackzin moves out of range.
Mizjackzin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Farnsworth moves into the clinch.
Cubert Farnsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sori Mizjackzin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizjackzin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farnsworth prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Farnsworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizjackzin closes the distance and clinches up with Farnsworth, looking for a takedown. Mizjackzin pushes Farnsworth against the cage but Farnsworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Farnsworth shoots for a double leg takedown but Mizjackzin sprawls well. He's pushed Farnsworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Farnsworth tries to clinch up.
Mizjackzin shoots in for a takedown but Farnsworth shows good takedown defense.
Mizjackzin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Farnsworth was looking to counter with a kick there.

Mizjackzin moves into range and clinches up with Farnsworth.

Mizjackzin gets control of Farnsworth's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mizjackzin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Farnsworth wants to control from the top but Mizjackzin keeps moving.

Mizjackzin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farnsworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farnsworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mizjackzin keeping full guard, as Farnsworth tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farnsworth throwing strikes from guard but Mizjackzin blocks nicely.
Mizjackzin wants to sweep but no luck.

Mizjackzin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Farnsworth has his hands clasped together but Mizjackzin extends and breaks Farnsworth's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mizjackzin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sori Mizjackzin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Duchalis Frank (ranked 4243 p4p, 4235 weight class) and Treble Thibodeaux (ranked 253 p4p, 252 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Frank
vs
Thibodeaux

151 cm
25
143
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
145
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duchalis Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Treble Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux at a distance.

Frank gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thibodeaux to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thibodeaux controlling from the top position.
Frank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thibodeaux on the ground.
Thibodeaux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thibodeaux scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thibodeaux stays in close to Frank's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thibodeaux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Thibodeaux from controlling successfully.
Thibodeaux stops Frank from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thibodeaux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frank counters with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frank circles away.
Duchalis Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Treble Thibodeaux.
Frank thuds his right hand into Thibodeaux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Duchalis Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank misses with a straight right.
Frank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Frank was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thibodeaux.

Frank tries to keep at a distance but Thibodeaux has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frank breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Frank lands.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frank as he jumps to the side.
Frank misses with an uppercut.
Frank lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux fails with the takedown.
Thibodeaux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frank avoids it really well and circles away.
Frank punishes Thibodeaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Frank with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux takes a kick to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duchalis Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Frank 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duchalis Frank!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luis Abinader (ranked 4696 p4p, 23902 weight class) and Porsche Gracie (ranked 509 p4p, 598 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Abinader
vs
Gracie

170 cm
18
155
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
150
0 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Abinader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Porsche Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abinader checks a leg kick.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie 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.
A punch combination from Abinader misses.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abinader scores with a nice strike.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abinader clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick
and Abinader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abinader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Abinader.
Abinader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abinader blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie wants to slow Abinader down by chopping away at his legs.
Abinader seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Abinader blocks the body kick.
Abinader tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abinader looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie throws a big counter head kick but Abinader avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abinader loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abinader, as that shot connected.
Abinader seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abinader throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Abinader scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick but Abinader moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Abinader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abinader is looking to clinch.
Abinader tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abinader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abinader.

Abinader closes the distance and clinches.
Abinader blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abinader lands a big right hand that drops Gracie! The killer instinct kicks in and Abinader finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Abinader!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Abinader!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell I Wanna Tussle (ranked 24120 p4p, 24105 weight class) and Rory Roshi (ranked 633 p4p, 616 weight class). Russell I Wanna Tussle has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

I Wanna Tussle
vs
Roshi

199 cm
26
214
7 - 5 - 0

183 cm
26
195
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell I Wanna Tussle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rory Roshi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I Wanna Tussle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
I Wanna Tussle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
I Wanna Tussle lands a lovely overhand right.
Roshi looks to land a combination but I Wanna Tussle avoids it well.
I Wanna Tussle thinks about countering with a body kick.

I Wanna Tussle tries to keep at a distance but Roshi has taken the fight into the clinch.

Roshi manages to break the clinch.
I Wanna Tussle slips a jab and a cross from Roshi.
Roshi throws an overhand right that lands on I Wanna Tussle's shoulder, as I Wanna Tussle tries to avoid the shot.
I Wanna Tussle lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
I Wanna Tussle wants to land a leg kick but Roshi is out of range.
Roshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
I Wanna Tussle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
I Wanna Tussle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roshi.
I Wanna Tussle just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roshi checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I Wanna Tussle throws a nice looking combination but Roshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
I Wanna Tussle sets himself, and Roshi steps forward looking for the clinch! I Wanna Tussle avoids it this time.
I Wanna Tussle catches Roshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roshi cracks I Wanna Tussle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roshi throws an overhand right that lands on I Wanna Tussle's shoulder, as I Wanna Tussle tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for I Wanna Tussle.
Roshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by I Wanna Tussle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy left from I Wanna Tussle finds it's target.
I Wanna Tussle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Roshi is rocked!
I Wanna Tussle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
I Wanna Tussle cracks Roshi with a hook to the temple - Roshi is on wobbly legs here! I Wanna Tussle swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Roshi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! I Wanna Tussle wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Russell I Wanna Tussle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duannis Frank (ranked 5247 p4p, 5793 weight class) and Raja Ramirez (ranked 551 p4p, 576 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Frank
vs
Ramirez

192 cm
18
214
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
220
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duannis Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raja Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.

Ramirez gets tackled into the cage by Frank. Frank maintains the clinch.
Frank lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramirez or not.
Ramirez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez misses with a punch to the body.

Frank breaks from the clinch.
Frank lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ramirez takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Raja Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank throws a front kick that sends Ramirez stumbling back into the cage.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Ramirez clinches up with Frank and pushes him back against the cage.
Frank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Frank breaks from the clinch.
Ramirez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frank is looking for a counter combo.
Frank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez jabs at Frank's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Frank pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
Ramirez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramirez.
Frank lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
Frank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramirez tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank scores with a head kick.

It looks like Raja Ramirez has been cut.

Frank drives through and clinches with Ramirez against the cage.
Frank lands a nice shot to the body.
Frank cracks Ramirez with a nice body shot.
Ramirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frank prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
Frank lands with a left 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!
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Frank lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Frank.
Ramirez looks winded!
Frank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Frank is having none of it.
Frank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frank scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramirez doesn't seem bothered though.
Frank lands a nice shot to the body.
Frank lands with a kick to the temple. Ramirez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Frank thuds his right hand into Ramirez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Ramirez is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Frank throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ramirez's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Frank lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Duannis Frank!
A relieved looking Duannis Frank thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.