PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ja Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterson comes to the cage accompanied by Hyena -by- Rancid. Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mohammed's theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Clifford Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ja Masterson's chin.

Masterson
vs
Smith

195 cm
33
255 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

197 cm
28
258 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Global Empire MMA Gear
Jihad Fight Gear-Outkast Infidels Version

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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ja Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifford Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clifford Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Masterson was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Masterson is trying to keep Smith in close.
Masterson keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Masterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masterson's head.
Smith preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Masterson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Masterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith passes Masterson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith thows a huge punch but Masterson dodges it nicely.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Masterson is defending the position.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith throwing shots but Masterson is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masterson defending well though.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Masterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Masterson defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith working Masterson over with strikes.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Masterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Masterson blocks nicely.
Masterson pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Masterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith postures up in Masterson's guard and throws a big left but Masterson blocks it.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Masterson's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masterson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith wants to hold on but Masterson pushes him away.
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Masterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifford Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Masterson scores with a hook.

It looks like Clifford Smith has been cut.

Masterson gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masterson is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Masterson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.

Masterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Masterson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
Masterson wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masterson's head.
Smith passes Masterson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith throwing shots but Masterson is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Masterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
Masterson has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Masterson blocks nicely.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Masterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Masterson!
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Masterson preventing the sweep.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith has control of Masterson's left arm, preventing Masterson from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Clifford Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.

Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Masterson is defending the position.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Masterson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Masterson.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith lands a big elbow - Masterson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Masterson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Clifford Smith!
An intense looking Clifford Smith took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You know, If I created an Empire by force and married a 6 year old (banged her by 9), I doubt I would be remembered as a leader and hero.... Sound familiar???'.