PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Smith
vs
Ostrowski

185 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

189 cm
24
212 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ostrowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ostrowski slips a jab from Smith.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Ostrowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ostrowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ostrowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ostrowski connects with a body shot.
Ostrowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Ostrowski moved out of range nicely.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Ostrowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ostrowski lands a slapping body shot.
Ostrowski throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ostrowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ostrowski missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Ostrowski misses.
Ostrowski closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Ostrowski pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ostrowski slips under a jab from Smith.
Ostrowski scores with a jab.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Ostrowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ostrowski back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ostrowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Ostrowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Ostrowski misses.
Ostrowski feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ostrowski circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a head shot.
Ostrowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.

Ostrowski closes the distance and clinches.
Ostrowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ostrowski slows down the pace here.
Ostrowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith keeps control of Ostrowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ostrowski working hard to break the clinch.
Smith has Ostrowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ostrowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Ostrowski is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Ostrowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ostrowskis head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ostrowski staying out of range there.
Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith throws a right and a left that Ostrowski avoids nicely.
Ostrowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left lands for Smith.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Ostrowski moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ostrowski. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith takes a swing at Ostrowski's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostrowski throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Ostrowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ostrowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with the combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ostrowski.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ostrowski blocks the leg kick.
Ostrowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Ostrowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ostrowski moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ostrowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ostrowski backs up against the cage.
Ostrowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mike Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ostrowski lands with a nice body punch.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Ostrowski takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ostrowski moves away.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ostrowski takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Ostrowski is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a right hand that Ostrowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Ostrowski also avoids with ease.
Ostrowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice hook to Ostrowski's body. Ostrowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ostrowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Ostrowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ostrowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Ostrowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ostrowski on the side of the head.
Ostrowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Ostrowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a series of punches but Ostrowski moves out of range.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ostrowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Ostrowski lands the left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Ostrowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Ostrowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostrowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Ostrowski misses with a low kick.
Ostrowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ostrowski misses with a body kick.
Ostrowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ostrowski swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ostrowski throws out a powerful jab.
Ostrowski lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Ostrowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ostrowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ostrowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith looking to control.
Ostrowski wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ostrowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ostrowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Ostrowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ostrowski lands a couple of digs.
Ostrowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostrowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ostrowski controlling from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ostrowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Ostrowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Smith avoids the body shot from Ostrowski.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ostrowski tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Ostrowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Ostrowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Ostrowski misses with a straight left.
Ostrowski slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith misses with a combination
and Ostrowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a combination that misses

and Ostrowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ostrowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith prevents a body shot from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Ostrowski lands a nice uppercut.

Ostrowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ostrowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws a series of punches but Ostrowski avoids them all with ease.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ostrowski's head.
Ostrowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ostrowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Ostrowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostrowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Ostrowski ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ostrowski lands a slapping body shot.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Ostrowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Ostrowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ostrowski.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith works over Ostrowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Ostrowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Ostrowski digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Ostrowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Ostrowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski misses with a body kick.
Ostrowski throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ostrowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ostrowski.
A lazy left from Ostrowski finds it's target.
Ostrowski punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ostrowski misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a hook but Ostrowski blocks it.
Smith misses with a right hand

and Ostrowski counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Ostrowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ostrowski lands a couple of elbows.
Smith is controlling Ostrowski's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ostrowski looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frankie Ostrowski.
I think Ostrowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Ostrowski!
A victorious Frankie Ostrowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.