PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 810 p4p, 1017 weight class) and Rulla Kebab (ranked 132 p4p, 166 weight class). Clinch King Smash Machine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smash Machine
vs
Kebab

194 cm
33
218
22 - 20 - 0

192 cm
25
213
5 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Un-Kaged Nutrition
Fantasy Threads

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 22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rulla Kebab!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kebab slips under a jab from Smash Machine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kebab! But no joy.
Smash Machine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Kebab releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine feints and then cracks Kebab's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kebab down.
Smash Machine tries to work over Kebab's front leg with a kick but Kebab checks it.
Smash Machine misses with a looping right.
We've been hearing reports that Smash Machine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smash Machine fakes the leg kick and cracks Kebab in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine tries to bum rush Kebab with a series of wild strikes but Kebab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kebab looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smash Machine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kebab.

Smash Machine looking to score a takedown here. Kebab is defending well but Smash Machine drives through and ends up in Kebab's guard.
Smash Machine works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smash Machine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Smash Machine is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kebab to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Smash Machine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kebab is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smash Machine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kebab really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smash Machine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smash Machine won't allow Kebab to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kebab has his hands on Smash Machine's head, controlling the position.
Kebab keeping full guard, as Smash Machine tries to pass.
Kebab controlling Smash Machine's posture.
Smash Machine trying to control but Kebab is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Smash Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smash Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smash Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kebab.
Kebab swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kebab on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smash Machine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smash Machine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kebab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Smash Machine shoots in but Kebab avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smash Machine throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kebab to counter with a crisp jab.
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut
and Kebab counters with a nice body kick.
Rulla Kebab is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown but Kebab shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kebab looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kebab lands a big right hand that sends Smash Machine crashing to the mat! Kebab stays standing though and waves Smash Machine back to his feet!

Smash Machine is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kebab misses with a lunging right hand
and Smash Machine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kebab thinking.
Oh Smash Machine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kebab ducks under a wild hook from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine seems to have got his legs back now.
Smash Machine misses with a takedown attempt
and Kebab counters with a left to the body.
Smash Machine is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Kebab misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Smash Machine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smash Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kebab avoids it really well and circles away.
Kebab throws a big counter head kick but Smash Machine avoids it with no problem.
Smash Machine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kebab swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Kebab on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smash Machine misses with a takedown attempt
and Kebab counters with a nice uppercut.

Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is getting worse.
Kebab throws an overhand right that lands on Smash Machine's shoulder, as Smash Machine tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Smash Machine misses its target.
Smash Machine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kebab takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rulla Kebab dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clinch King Smash Machine's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smash Machine misses with a takedown
and Kebab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smash Machine motions for Kebab to come forward. Smash Machine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kebab was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Smash Machine misses.
Good leg kick by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine looks to throw the jab but Kebab is out of range.
Smash Machine takes a swing at Kebab's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine misses with a takedown

and Kebab counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smash Machine! Kebab lets Smash Machine back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kebab might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kebab gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kebab seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Kebab working for a triangle but Smash Machine defends it easily.
Smash Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smash Machine throwing strikes from guard but Kebab blocks nicely.
Smash Machine throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smash Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kebab holds on and takes a little breather.
Kebab controls Smash Machine momentarily but Smash Machine frees himself.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kebab ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smash Machine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kebab circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kebab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kebab slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smash Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kebab avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kebab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smash Machine. Smash Machine obviously looking to wear him down.
Smash Machine throws a sloppy head kick and Kebab moves out of range easily.
Kebab walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smash Machine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kebab counters with a nice uppercut.

Jeez, Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smash Machine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smash Machine backing away here, and Kebab unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smash Machine lands with a nice body punch.
Kebab has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Rulla Kebab has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kebab momentarily.
Smash Machine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kebab swivels and escapes.
Smash Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Kebab pushes Smash Machine off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Kebab avoids the head kick by Smash Machine.
Kebab doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smash Machine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kebab let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kebab! But no joy.
Kebab uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smash Machine.
Kebab avoids the body shot from Smash Machine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rulla Kebab will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Smash Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Smash Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kebab counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Kebab lands a big uppercut and Smash Machine crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Smash Machine looks OK. Kebab waves Smash Machine back to his feet!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clinch King Smash Machine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rulla Kebab!
Rulla Kebab seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Clinch King Smash Machine had this to say: 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.