PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Falrmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big booty bitches kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Falrmer
vs
Smith

170 cm
26
268 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Speedy Supps + Laundry
Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Falrmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicolas Smith!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falrmer connects with a body shot.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falrmer defends it nicely.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falrmer circles away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falrmer sprawls well. Falrmer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin Falrmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Smith.
Falrmer tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Falrmer misses with a two punch combination.
Falrmer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Falrmer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Falrmer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith slips under a jab from Falrmer.
Falrmer misses with a series of wild punches.
That kick from Smith tenderised Falrmer's leg. Falrmer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Smith.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Falrmer.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Falrmer sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Falrmer really is a fat lump.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falrmer.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Falrmer shows good takedown defense.
Falrmer scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Falrmer misses.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Falrmer sprawls well.
Falrmer misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falrmer defends it nicely.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Falrmer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith looks winded!
Smith throws a head kick but Falrmer moves out of range.
Smith slips a jab from Falrmer.
Falrmer looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falrmer but Falrmer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Falrmer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Falrmer counters with a two punch combo.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Falrmer works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Falrmer tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falrmer looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Falrmer throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Nicolas Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Martin Falrmer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falrmer throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Falrmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falrmer defends it nicely.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Falrmer. Those never looked like landing.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falrmer misses with a double jab.
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 Martin Falrmer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Falrmer throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Falrmer both land. Nice combination.
Falrmer misses with a wild combination.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Falrmer is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Falrmer circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin Falrmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Smith.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Falrmer, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Falrmer against the cage but Falrmer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Martin Falrmer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Falrmer as Smith shoots in.
Martin Falrmer is winning the standup battle so far.
Falrmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Falrmer.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falrmer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Falrmer swinging wildly here.
Falrmer swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falrmer.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Falrmer, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Falrmer against the cage but Falrmer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Falrmer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith shoots in but Falrmer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Falrmer swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falrmer slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Falrmer looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Falrmer tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Falrmer to the ground. Falrmer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falrmer sprawls well. Falrmer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.

Falrmer rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Falrmer scores with a shoulder strike.
Falrmer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Falrmer prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Falrmer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Falrmer is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Falrmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith avoiding damage as Falrmer throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Falrmer stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Falrmer manages to get underhooks.
Falrmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falrmer gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Falrmer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falrmer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Falrmer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falrmer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falrmer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Falrmer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falrmer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Falrmer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Falrmer throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Falrmer's waist but Falrmer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falrmer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Falrmer. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a head kick but Falrmer moves out of range.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Falrmer tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Falrmer misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Falrmer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin Falrmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Smith.
Falrmer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Falrmer, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Falrmer against the cage but Falrmer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Falrmer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Falrmer misses with the combination.
Falrmer misses with a few strikes there.
Falrmer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Falrmer misses with a series of wild punches.

Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Falrmer is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position but Falrmer is working away.
Falrmer wants to get back to his feet but Smith drags him back down.
Smith moves into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falrmer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Smith working for a guillotine from mount but Falrmer is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to control but Falrmer wriggling away.

Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Falrmer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Falrmer is mounted but he's throwing punches.
Falrmer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith wants to control the pace but Falrmer is squirming around nicely.

Smith has hold of Falrmer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Falrmer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control the pace but Falrmer is squirming around nicely.
Falrmer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Smith is working for a guillotine from mount but Falrmer frees his head quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falrmer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falrmer is working hard here to advance position.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Falrmer is looking to escape.
Nicolas Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Falrmer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Falrmer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Falrmer!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Falrmer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Falrmer!
The defeated Nicolas Smith had this to say: 'Ech... Shit happens man... But I will be the GFC champ one day.'.