PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Lukashenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukashenko has chosen Belarus National Anthem as his entrance music. Alexander Lukashenko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Smith
vs
Lukashenko

198 cm
28
290 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

219 cm
32
255 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Cripplers Corner

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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Lukashenko!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukashenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lukashenko throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Lukashenko tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lukashenko misses the target.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lukashenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith is looking to clinch.

Lukashenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith is pushing Lukashenko's head away, looking to escape. Lukashenko manages to hold on to the position though.
Lukashenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lukashenko lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lukashenko trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lukashenko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lukashenko is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Lukashenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lukashenko trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Lukashenko controls the position from side control.
Lukashenko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Lukashenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lukashenko working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Lukashenko in side control, throwing shots but Smith defends.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Lukashenko tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Still in half guard, Lukashenko seems content to control.
Lukashenko is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is positioning himself well to prevent Lukashenko advancing to mount.
Smith tries to kick Lukashenko off but Lukashenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Lukashenko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lukashenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Lukashenko circles away.
Lukashenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lukashenko misses with a double jab

and Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith with a knee to the head.

It looks like Alexander Lukashenko has been cut.
Lukashenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Lukashenko has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lukashenko or not.

Lukashenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lukashenko moves away from the strike by Smith.
Lukashenko keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Lukashenko throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice cross by Lukashenko.
Lukashenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Smith has Lukashenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Lukashenko is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.

Lukashenko breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lukashenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Lukashenko with a nice cross.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Lukashenko shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Lukashenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Lukashenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lukashenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Lukashenko as he connects with a hook.
Smith tries to clinch up but Lukashenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Lukashenko slips the punch.
Lukashenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lukashenko somewhat.
Lukashenko misses with a head kick.
A big right from Lukashenko misses.
Smith misses with a hook
and Lukashenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lukashenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lukashenko cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Lukashenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.

Lukashenko is rocked!
Smith lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Lukashenko up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Smith from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Lukashenko's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donovan Smith!
A relieved looking Donovan Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.