PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luis Carlos Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan Smirnov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Carlos Linhares
vs
Smirnov

171 cm
23
144 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

167 cm
30
142 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Carlos Linhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruslan Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linhares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smirnov on the side of the head.

It looks like Ruslan Smirnov has been cut.
Linhares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luis Carlos Linhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smirnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown but Linhares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smirnov blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Linhares slams his shin into Smirnov's torso.
Linhares goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Linhares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Linhares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Linhares throws a low kick, looking for Smirnov's leg but Smirnov calmly moves out of range.
Smirnov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Linhares can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linhares throws out a loose jab but Smirnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linhares slips a jab from Smirnov.
That kick from Linhares tenderised Smirnov's leg. Smirnov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Linhares lands a glancing blow to the side of Smirnov's head.
Linhares wants to land a leg kick but Smirnov is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Linhares there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Linhares lands a nice shot that snaps Smirnov's head back.

Smirnov is rocked!
Luis Carlos Linhares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linhares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smirnov is still on wobbly legs! Can Linhares finish him?
Linhares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smirnov seems to have recovered his senses.
Smirnov takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linhares throws a shot to the body.
Smirnov looks winded!
Smirnov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smirnov is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Linhares Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Smirnov is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luis Carlos Linhares!
Luis Carlos Linhares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.