PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jatlier Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Bruising (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jatlier Smokeleaf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smokeleaf
vs
Bruising

185 cm
21
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
180 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jatlier Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Bruising!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruising just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruising showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smokeleaf.
A head kick from Smokeleaf lands but Bruising takes it in his stride.
Smokeleaf slips a jab from Bruising.
A big left from Bruising misses.
Smokeleaf throws a low kick, looking for Bruising's leg but Bruising calmly moves out of range.
Smokeleaf throws a wild body kick that Bruising sees coming a mile off.
Smokeleaf defending well as Bruising loads up on a big left hand.
Smokeleaf throws a body punch but Bruising moves out of range.
Bruising throws a hook to the side of Smokeleaf's head but Smokeleaf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruising walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bruising checks a leg kick.
Bruising misses with an uppercut. Smokeleaf saw that one coming.
Smokeleaf slips a straight right by Bruising.

Bruising forces Smokeleaf back against the ropes and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bruising pulls guard.
Smokeleaf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruising is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf wants to pass the guard but Bruising is keeping the position.
Smokeleaf wants to control from the top but Bruising keeps moving.

Bruising is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bruising pulls Smokeleaf in to control the position.
Smokeleaf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bruising is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jatlier Smokeleaf.

Bruising has managed to clinch.
Bruising throws a head punch that misses.
Bruising lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smokeleaf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smokeleaf.
Bruising takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smokeleaf lands a nice elbow.
Smokeleaf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruising blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smokeleaf.
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!
Smokeleaf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bruising swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruising misses with a punch on the inside.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bruising avoids it.
Bruising misses with some punches.
Bruising tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smokeleaf avoids it.
Bruising digs a right hand into Smokeleaf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smokeleaf's gas tank.
Smokeleaf landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smokeleaf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smokeleaf wants to take the fight to the mat but Bruising manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smokeleaf swings wildly with an uppercut but Bruising uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smokeleaf lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruising misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruising misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smokeleaf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bruising prevents a body shot from Smokeleaf.
A short uppercut from Bruising.
Smokeleaf blocks an elbow strike from Bruising.
Bruising throws a punch but it's blocked by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bruising after a bit of a struggle.
Bruising looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smokeleaf tries to land knees in the clinch but Bruising avoids the damage to the body.
Smokeleaf is working Bruising over against the ropes.
Smokeleaf lands with a right to the head.
Smokeleaf lands a left hand.
Smokeleaf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bruising avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jatlier Smokeleaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smokeleaf lands a takedown into guard.
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!
Smokeleaf is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruising not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bruising keeping moving, preventing Smokeleaf from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smokeleaf postures up.

We're going to have a standup here because Jatlier Smokeleaf wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Bruising fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smokeleaf, pushing him back against the ropes.
Smokeleaf blocks the elbow strike.
Smokeleaf tries to score a body lock takedown but Bruising shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bruising missing with knees to the body.
Smokeleaf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruising is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bruising lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jatlier Smokeleaf dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smokeleaf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruising.
Bruising checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smokeleaf swings for the body but Bruising moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smokeleaf.

Bruising darts in and clinches Smokeleaf up against the ropes.
Smokeleaf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruising blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bruising throws a head punch that misses.
Bruising blocks the elbow strike.

Smokeleaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruising digs a good hook to Smokeleaf's body.
Smokeleaf throws a body punch but Bruising moves out of range.
A jab from Bruising misses.
Bruising checks a low kick from Smokeleaf.
Bruising throws a lazy right hand but Smokeleaf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Smokeleaf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruising misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bruising moves out of range of the leg kick from Smokeleaf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf connects with a leg kick. Bruising looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bruising drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smokeleaf misses the shot to the body.
Bruising chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smokeleaf can pounce on him.
Smokeleaf connects with a body shot.
Bruising swinging wildly here.
A big right from Smokeleaf misses.
Bruising paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smokeleaf is looking to wear down Bruising with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smokeleaf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruising.

Smokeleaf gets the takedown into side control.
Bruising trying to remain calm as Smokeleaf controls from the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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!
Smokeleaf is looking to take a break and control but Bruising is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smokeleaf is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bruising will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf advances to full mount.
Bruising is desperately trying to improve his position but Smokeleaf has a good base and remains in mount.
Bruising wants to hold on but Smokeleaf pushes him away.
Smokeleaf controlling from the full mount.
Smokeleaf forces the positional change into back control.
Smokeleaf controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruising rolls, trying to escape but Smokeleaf keeps control of the position.
What can Bruising do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bruising trying to control the position but Smokeleaf manages to sink in the hooks.
Smokeleaf has good solid back control here.
Smokeleaf wants to control but Bruising is keeping busy.
Bruising looking to control the position.
Bruising trying to control but not successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruising tries to break free.
Smokeleaf gets his hands free as Bruising looks to control.
Bruising is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Smokeleaf.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bruising keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruising takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bruising scores with a shot 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!
Smokeleaf throws a low kick, looking for Bruising's leg but Bruising calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruising throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruising on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smokeleaf misses with a low kick as Bruising jumps back.
Smokeleaf defending well as Bruising loads up on a big left hand.
Smokeleaf ducks under a wild hook from Bruising.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jatlier Smokeleaf dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bruising throws a hook but Smokeleaf avoids it easily.
Bruising swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smokeleaf connects with an inside leg kick.
Smokeleaf misses with a head kick.
Smokeleaf just misses with a punch to the body.

Smokeleaf has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smokeleaf.
Bruising throws an elbow but it misses.
Bruising on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Smokeleaf digs a right hand into Bruising's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bruising's gas tank.
Smokeleaf lands a nice elbow.
Jatlier Smokeleaf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smokeleaf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bruising's defenses.
Smokeleaf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bruising's defenses.
A hook to the body from Smokeleaf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smokeleaf lands a nice shot to the body.
Smokeleaf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bruising's defenses.

Bruising is rocked!
Bruising takes an elbow to the temple.
Bruising is still on wobbly legs! Can Smokeleaf finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bruising takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smokeleaf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Alexei Bruising has been cut.
Smokeleaf goes for a takedown attempt but Bruising pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses.
Smokeleaf throws a sloppy head kick and Bruising moves out of range easily.
Bruising throws a hook but Smokeleaf avoids it easily.
Bruising has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smokeleaf.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick lands there from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses.
Bruising seems to have recovered his senses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smokeleaf. Bruising shrugs it off though.
Smokeleaf ducks under a wild hook from Bruising.
Bruising is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf misses the shot to the body.
Smokeleaf avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruising scores with a sloppy right hand. Smokeleaf should have avoided that one.
Smokeleaf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That kick from Smokeleaf tenderised Bruising's leg. Bruising is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses.
Bruising jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruising looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smokeleaf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smokeleaf scores with a kick to the body.
Smokeleaf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bruising throws a poor cross that misses
and Smokeleaf counters with a good, hard body kick but Bruising shrugs it off.
Smokeleaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smokeleaf - that will leave a mark!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf cracks Bruising with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body kick from Smokeleaf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruising shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smokeleaf pinned against the ropes. Smokeleaf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smokeleaf cracks the inside of Bruising's front leg.
Smokeleaf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Smokeleaf shoots in and bounces Bruising off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Smokeleaf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alexei Bruising has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bruising has his foot on Smokeleaf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smokeleaf works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jatlier Smokeleaf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bruising looking to control but Smokeleaf passes into half guard.
Smokeleaf is looking to take a break and control but Bruising is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bruising actively working from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokeleaf takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smokeleaf moves to back control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jatlier Smokeleaf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smokeleaf 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 for Jatlier Smokeleaf!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Jatlier Smokeleaf!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Jatlier Smokeleaf!

Jatlier Smokeleaf wins by unanimous decision!
Jatlier Smokeleaf decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.