PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Madnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Redman - Da goodness. Madnick has chosen Mad Man as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Smith
vs
Madnick

187 cm
35
175 lbs
27 - 17 - 1

180 cm
27
180 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcel Madnick!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madnick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Madnick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Madnick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Madnick will be more careful next time no doubt.
Madnick throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Madnick clinches with his opponent.
Madnick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Madnick blocks with his arms.
Madnick'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.
Madnick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Madnick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Madnick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madnick.
Madnick trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Madnick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Madnick trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Madnick into the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madnick.
Madnick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith has Madnick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Madnick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Madnick swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madnick presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Madnick backwards.
Madnick misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Madnick.
Madnick misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Madnick.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Madnick misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Madnick tries to tie him up.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madnick misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Madnick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith pushes Madnick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madnick wants to stall.
Madnick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Madnicks head.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Madnick looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madnick scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marcel Madnick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madnick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Madnick throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Madnick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Madnick wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madnick tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Madnick lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Madnick finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Madnick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madnick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Madnick is looking to clinch.
Smith avoids the head kick by Madnick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Madnick.
Smith moves out of range as Madnick strikes.
Madnick misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith swings for the body but Madnick moves out of range.
Madnick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madnick tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Madnick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Madnick dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Madnick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith scores with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Madnick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madnick.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Madnick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Madnick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith misses with some punches.
Madnick works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Madnick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Madnick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcel Madnick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Madnick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Madnick tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Madnick misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madnick is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Madnick cracks Smith with a nice body shot.

Smith breaks the clinch.
Madnick connects with a body shot.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Madnick is out of range.
Madnick throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Madnick lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madnick was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Madnick.
Madnick scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Madnick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madnick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Madnick fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madnick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith scores with a jab. Madnick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Madnick's head backwards.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Madnick scores with a leg kick.
Madnick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid body kick from Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Madnick misses the target.
Madnick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Madnick clinches up against the cage.
Madnick is working Smith over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madnick prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Madnick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Madnick keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madnick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Marcel Madnick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madnick wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Madnick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Madnick looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith clobbers Madnick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Madnick tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Madnick loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Madnick tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madnick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Madnick saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Madnick misses.
Madnick looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Madnick looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Madnick throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madnick misses with a looping right.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madnick misses with a series of wild punches.
Madnick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Madnick misses with a few strikes there.
Marcel Madnick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madnick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Madnick is out of range and Smith settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Madnick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Madnick wants to clinch.
Madnick takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Madnick connects with an inside leg kick.
Madnick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Madnick throws a big shot that misses.
Madnick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith moves out of range as Madnick strikes.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Madnick misses with a shot to the body
and Madnick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Madnick back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Madnick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Madnick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Madnick.
Madnick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Madnick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madnick throws out the jab.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith feints and then cracks Madnick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Madnick down.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Madnick motions for Smith to come forward. Madnick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Madnick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Frank Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madnick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madnick.
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 ducks under a wild hook from Madnick.
Madnick connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Madnick. Those never looked like landing.
Madnick scores with a kick to the body.
Madnick looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Madnick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Madnick staying out of range there.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Madnick's front leg but catches the back leg as Madnick tries to avoid it.
Madnick throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madnick throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Madnick lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith avoids the head kick by Madnick.
Madnick scores with a punch to the head.
Smith clobbers Madnick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Madnick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Madnick misses with a body shot.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Madnick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Madnick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Madnick clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Madnick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Madnick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Madnick's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Madnick pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frank Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pressing down on Madnick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Madnick is holding on for now.
Madnick wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Madnick is not content to let Smith control the position.
Marcel Madnick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Madnick trying to control from the bottom.
Smith prevents Madnick from improving his position.
Smith working Madnick over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Madnick is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Madnick reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcel Madnick.
I've got Madnick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Madnick!
Marcel Madnick thanked the fans post fight for their support.