PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Foxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Smeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Foxx might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eye of the tiger. Smeer has chosen Light it up as his entrance music. Smeer has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Steve Foxx has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Foxx
vs
Smeer

214 cm
28
275 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

190 cm
28
270 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Cage Wars Nutrition
Cage Wars Nutrition

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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Foxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Smeer!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foxx moves in looking to clinch but Smeer pushes him off.

Foxx shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Foxx not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smeer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smeer looks gassed!
It looks like Foxx is going to stand back up.
Smeer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Foxx.
Foxx throws a strike but Smeer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Foxx wants to get back to his feet but Smeer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foxx trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Smeer as Foxx shoots in.
Steve Foxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foxx thuds his right hand into Smeer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smeer shoots in and drives through. Foxx sprawls well.
Foxx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smeer checks a low kick from Foxx.
Smeer swats away the attempt to clinch by Foxx.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Foxx is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foxx stuns Smeer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smeer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Frank Smeer has been cut.
Foxx lands with an uppercut that bounces Smeer off the ropes and back into rage.
Foxx lands a right hook to the body.
Foxx works Smeer's body with a nice hook.
Foxx shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smeer pinned against the cage. Smeer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Foxx fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Foxx scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foxx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foxx misses with a takedown attempt

so Smeer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Foxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foxx wants to stand and escape but Smeer is having none of it.
Smeer wants to control from the top but Foxx keeps moving.
Smeer prevents Foxx from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Foxx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smeer looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smeer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Foxx is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Foxx has escaped and now he's on top!
Foxx has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Foxx thows a big elbow that misses.
Smeer wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foxx tries to stand but Smeer is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Foxx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Smeer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Foxx shoots in for a takedown but Smeer shows good takedown defense.
Foxx tries to clinch but Smeer is having none of it.
Foxx is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smeer misses the body punch
and Smeer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foxx looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smeer shoots in for a takedown but Foxx shows good takedown defense.
Foxx finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Foxx moves into range and connects with a jab.
Foxx misses with a two punch combination.
Smeer is breathing heavily.
Foxx changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smeer tries to avoid it but Foxx manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smeer to the ground. Smeer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Foxx moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That has opened up Frank Smeer's cut even more.
Smeer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foxx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smeer manages to avoid it.
Foxx tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smeer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smeer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smeer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Foxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Smeer is just out of range.
Foxx fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smeer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foxx lands a jab-cross combination.
Foxx doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Smeer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Foxx's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Foxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smeer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smeer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smeer trying to control the position from guard on top but Foxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Smeer wants to control from the top but Foxx keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Foxx wants to clinch but Smeer slips to the side

so Smeer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smeer is looking to advance position but Foxx has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Foxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foxx controlling the pace for now.
Foxx looking to control but Smeer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Foxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foxx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smeer for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Foxx dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Smeer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Foxx fails to land with a series of punches.
Foxx misses with a double jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Foxx lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smeer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smeer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Foxx is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Foxx shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smeer as he avoids it easily.

Foxx moves into the clinch.
Smeer tries to pull guard but Foxx holds him up against the ropes and eventually Smeer drops back down to his feet.
Foxx gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smeer.

Foxx breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foxx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foxx looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Foxx darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Foxx lands a jab to Smeer's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foxx scores with a decent looking hook.

The cut above Frank Smeer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smeer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foxx.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foxx.
Smeer slips under a jab.
Steve Foxx is winning the standup battle so far.
Foxx lands a jab to Smeer's midsection.
Foxx is looking to clinch but Smeer is avoiding it.
Frank Smeer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foxx just misses with a punch to the body.
Foxx cracks Smeer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smeer misses with a combination

and Foxx counters with a single leg into guard. Smeer didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foxx trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Foxx stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Foxx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Foxx gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smeer wants to control from the top but Foxx keeps moving.
Smeer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foxx is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smeer has gone for a leg lock! Foxx slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smeer's guard.
Foxx wants to get up but he can't break Smeer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Foxx trying to control but Smeer is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.

Foxx decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Foxx misses with an uppercut. Smeer saw that one coming.
Smeer shoots in for a takedown but Foxx shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve Foxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Smeer.
Foxx misses with a kick to the body.
Frank Smeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foxx shoots in and drives through. Smeer sprawls well.
Foxx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smeer was well out of range. Poor timing from Foxx.
Foxx misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steve Foxx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smeer throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Foxx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foxx, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Foxx!