PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pepijn Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graciliano Dorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graciliano Dorian has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pepijn Smith's chin.

Smith
vs
Dorian

203 cm
20
255 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

187 cm
26
238 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepijn Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Graciliano Dorian!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorian lands a jab to the nose.
Dorian lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dorian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dorian!
Dorian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dorian lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Dorian thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dorian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.

Smith is rocked!
Dorian misses with a looping left.
Dorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith dives in and grabs Dorian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dorian pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Nice shot lands for Dorian.
Dorian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepijn Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dorian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Smith. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Dorian feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dorian finish him?!
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is breathing heavily.

Dorian sends Smith crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dorian is motioning to the referee to let Smith up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dorian closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Smith out cold! Smith corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Graciliano Dorian!