PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stelios Xenos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tariq Kiss me where it smells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiss me where it smells has chosen Trae - asshole as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Xenos
vs
Kiss me where it smells

187 cm
32
194 lbs
27 - 11 - 0

180 cm
32
195 lbs
22 - 19 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Red Square Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stelios Xenos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tariq Kiss me where it smells!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xenos moves in looking to clinch but Kiss me where it smells pushes him off.
Xenos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xenos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a head kick.
Kiss me where it smells lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xenos at a distance.
Kiss me where it smells fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xenos on the side of the head.
Kiss me where it smells lands a jab to the nose.
Xenos misses with a low kick.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xenos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiss me where it smells throws a nice looking combination but Xenos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiss me where it smells fails with the takedown.
Kiss me where it smells ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiss me where it smells fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kiss me where it smells takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Xenos misses with a low kick.
Xenos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiss me where it smells.
Xenos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiss me where it smells. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xenos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stelios Xenos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tariq Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kiss me where it smells looks winded!
Xenos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kiss me where it smells has time to react.
Kiss me where it smells shoots for a takedown but Xenos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kiss me where it smells looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xenos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiss me where it smells. That did some damage!
Xenos scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xenos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stelios Xenos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiss me where it smells takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xenos, right into the meat.
Kiss me where it smells on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Xenos tries a head kick but it misses.
Xenos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiss me where it smells avoids the head kick by Xenos.
Kiss me where it smells is trying desperately to land a takedown but Xenos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells shoots for a takedown but Xenos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xenos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kiss me where it smells scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Xenos wants to control but Kiss me where it smells postures up.
Xenos tries to buck Kiss me where it smells off but Kiss me where it smells is having none of it.
Kiss me where it smells working away.
Xenos is trying to get back to half guard.
Kiss me where it smells wants to control but Xenos is keeping him busy.
Kiss me where it smells is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kiss me where it smells scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kiss me where it smells stands up.

Kiss me where it smells scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kiss me where it smells working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kiss me where it smells cracks Xenos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Xenos regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kiss me where it smells's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kiss me where it smells works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenos is looking to improve his position but Kiss me where it smells isn't that keen on the idea.
Kiss me where it smells trying to control but Xenos is having none of it.
Xenos is desperately trying to improve his position but Kiss me where it smells has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiss me where it smells landing strikes from the mount and Xenos is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xenos holds on for dear life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stelios Xenos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kiss me where it smells wants to land a leg kick but Xenos is out of range.
Kiss me where it smells looks to land a combination but Xenos avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Kiss me where it smells.
Xenos throws a head kick that Kiss me where it smells semi-blocks.
Kiss me where it smells shoots in looking for a takedown. Xenos tries to sprawl out of it but Kiss me where it smells keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xenos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xenos stuns Kiss me where it smells with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiss me where it smells tests Xenos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiss me where it smells fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tariq Kiss me where it smells is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiss me where it smells fails with a takedown attempt.
Stelios Xenos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tariq Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells avoids a kick to the body.
Xenos keeps Kiss me where it smells at a distance using the push kick.
Kiss me where it smells is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xenos scores with a jab. Kiss me where it smells acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Xenos does it's job there.
Xenos blocks a head kick by Kiss me where it smells.
Xenos misses with a low kick.
Xenos drops his hands momentarily and Kiss me where it smells takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xenos misses with a low kick.
Xenos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A good leg kick by Xenos.
Xenos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xenos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xenos misses with a body kick.
Xenos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kiss me where it smells moves away from the strike by Xenos.
Xenos lands with a shot to the body.
Xenos wants to slow Kiss me where it smells down by chopping away at his legs.
Xenos misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenos tries to clinch there but Kiss me where it smells circles away.
Kiss me where it smells avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xenos tries to clinch up but Kiss me where it smells circles away and keeps his distance.
Xenos loads up on a big right hand but Kiss me where it smells slips the punch.
Kiss me where it smells uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xenos.
Xenos works over Kiss me where it smells's head and body with a nice combination.
Xenos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kiss me where it smells is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Kiss me where it smells.
Xenos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiss me where it smells.
Xenos misses with a leg kick.
Xenos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xenos swivels and escapes.
Kiss me where it smells checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kiss me where it smells changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xenos tries to avoid it but Kiss me where it smells manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xenos to the ground. Xenos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kiss me where it smells throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xenos.
Xenos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xenos as he jumps to the side.
Xenos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xenos slaps away a takedown attempt from Kiss me where it smells, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stelios Xenos is winning the standup battle so far.
Xenos misses with a head kick.
Xenos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kiss me where it smells checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xenos thows a body kick. Kiss me where it smells tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Xenos lands a leg kick that knocks Kiss me where it smells off balance momentarily.
Kiss me where it smells has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Xenos.
Xenos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiss me where it smells doesn't seem bothered though.
Xenos throws a sloppy head kick and Kiss me where it smells moves out of range easily.
Kiss me where it smells's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xenos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xenos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xenos lands a head kick. Kiss me where it smells smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kiss me where it smells scores with a shot to the body.
Kiss me where it smells shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenos throws a head kick that Kiss me where it smells semi-blocks.
Xenos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xenos wants to land a leg kick but Kiss me where it smells is out of range.
Kiss me where it smells avoids a kick to the body.

Xenos tries to sprawl but Kiss me where it smells drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kiss me where it smells throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xenos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiss me where it smells throwing shots but Xenos is blocking nicely.

Kiss me where it smells is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xenos sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Xenos makes his way to full guard, as Kiss me where it smells worked for a kimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stelios Xenos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kiss me where it smells stuns Xenos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiss me where it smells tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xenos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiss me where it smells somewhat.
Kiss me where it smells throws a sloppy head kick and Xenos moves out of range easily.
A jab from Xenos finds it's way through Kiss me where it smells's defenses.
Kiss me where it smells is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xenos rather than just go for the knockout.
Kiss me where it smells moves out of range of the strikes.
Xenos looks to throw the jab but Kiss me where it smells is out of range.
Xenos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kiss me where it smells.
Xenos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xenos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xenos cracks the inside of Kiss me where it smells's front leg.
Kiss me where it smells takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xenos keeps the fight on the outside.
Kiss me where it smells misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells shoots in but Xenos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stelios Xenos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tariq Kiss me where it smells.
Xenos throws a head kick but Kiss me where it smells moves out of range.
Kiss me where it smells takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xenos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Xenos has closed the distance and engaged Kiss me where it smells in a clinch.
Xenos stalling in the clinch but Kiss me where it smells improves position.
Xenos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xenos pushes Kiss me where it smells back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xenos prevents the takedown attempt.
Kiss me where it smells jumps guard but Xenos stands there with Kiss me where it smells around his waist. Kiss me where it smells gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kiss me where it smells blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xenos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kiss me where it smells tries for a takedown but Xenos manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kiss me where it smells dodges an elbow strike from Xenos.

Kiss me where it smells successfully pulls guard.
Xenos won't allow Kiss me where it smells to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xenos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Xenos postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenos wants to pass the guard but Kiss me where it smells is keeping the position.
Xenos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Stelios Xenos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kiss me where it smells shoots in and drives through. Xenos sprawls well.
Xenos throws a quick inside leg kick.

Xenos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Xenos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kiss me where it smells loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xenos keeping full guard, as Kiss me where it smells tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kiss me where it smells accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stelios Xenos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xenos has his hands on Kiss me where it smells's head, controlling the position.
Kiss me where it smells has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xenos is looking to stand up but Kiss me where it smells isn't so interested in that idea.
Tariq Kiss me where it smells has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiss me where it smells throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stelios Xenos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xenos, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stelios Xenos!
After winning the bout, Stelios Xenos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.