PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horgen Stein (ranked 2418 p4p, 2144 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 43 p4p, 37 weight class). John Smith acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Stein
vs
Smith

192 cm
20
261
6 - 5 - 1

196 cm
28
262
8 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Horgen Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a hook but Stein blocks it.

Stein moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stein lands a knee to the body.
Stein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein lands a nice knee to the body.
Stein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Stein pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein misses with a knee strike.
Stein landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stein trying to land knees to the body.
Stein throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Stein has double underhooks.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stein is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Stein gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Stein being controlled against the cage.
Stein just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Stein.

It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Stein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Stein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stein missing with knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Stein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein being controlled against the cage.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein lands a knee to the body.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith working aggressively here.
Stein looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stein.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Stein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
A knee to the head by Stein.
Stein landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Stein with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein trying to land knees to the body.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stein scores a nice knee to the body.
Stein lands a nice knee to the body.
Stein lands a knee to the head.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein slowing the pace effectively.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stein.
Stein stalling against the cage.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stein controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horgen Stein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A slapping body kick lands there for Stein.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Stein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one!

Stein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Stein using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stein controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Stein is stalling here.
Stein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Stein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Stein.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stein or not.
Stein stalling against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein stalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stein.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stein working Smith over with knees to the body.
Stein landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stein lands a nice knee to the body.
Stein trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Stein unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Stein.
Stein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stein manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith avoiding damage as Stein throws knees to the body.
Stein missing with knees to the body.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stein working Smith over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stein will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein lands a knee to the body.
Stein unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stein lands a knee to the body.
Stein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stein throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horgen Stein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
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!

Stein checks the leg kick.
Stein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stein counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Stein counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Stein staying out of range there.

Stein has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stein landing knees to the body.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith avoiding damage as Stein throws knees to the body.
Horgen Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stein.
Stein is stalling here.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Stein has double underhooks.
Stein lands a shoulder strike.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith avoiding damage as Stein throws knees to the body.
Smith avoiding damage as Stein throws knees to the body.
Stein blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Stein improves position.
Stein landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stein scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein'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.
Smith wants to break free but Stein has control.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stein working Smith over with knees to the body.
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!
Stein stalling.
Stein just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Stein for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Stein is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Stein.
Stein lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stein landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stein lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stein.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stein takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stein working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stein trying to land knees to the body.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Stein trying to land knees to the body.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Stein lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to stall but Stein improves his position.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Stein is controlling him.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stein lands a knee to the body.
Horgen Stein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stein is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stein lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Stein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stein connects with a knee to the head.
Stein crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horgen Stein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stein 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horgen Stein!
A less than humble Horgen Stein misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.