PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geralt Of Rivia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Of Rivia
vs
Smith

171 cm
21
143 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

167 cm
21
141 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Geralt Of Rivia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Smith!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Rivia lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Of Rivia.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Of Rivia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Of Rivia.

Smith instigates a clinch.
Of Rivia scores with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Of Rivia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Of Rivia misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Of Rivia up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Of Rivia.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Of Rivia pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Of Rivia managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Of Rivia lands with a light punch inside.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Of Rivia tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Of Rivia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Of Rivia lands with a light punch inside.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Of Rivia avoids the damage to the body.
Of Rivia tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Of Rivia avoids it.

Of Rivia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch but Of Rivia moves away
and Of Rivia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matt Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a head kick but Of Rivia moves out of range.
Of Rivia lands the left hand.
Of Rivia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Of Rivia throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Rivia misses with a two punch combination.
Smith wants to clinch but Of Rivia slips to the side
and Of Rivia counters with a straight right hand.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Of Rivia if he has to take too many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Of Rivia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up but Of Rivia circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Of Rivia feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Of Rivia lands an overhand right.
Of Rivia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Of Rivia throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Of Rivia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Of Rivia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Of Rivia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Of Rivia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Of Rivia scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Of Rivia can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Of Rivia can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Of Rivia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Of Rivia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Of Rivia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Of Rivia is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Of Rivia lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Of Rivia.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Of Rivia's ribcage.
Of Rivia swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Rivia managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Of Rivia shrugs off.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Of Rivia blocks it with crossed arms.
Of Rivia gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Of Rivia misses with a punch on the inside.
Of Rivia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Of Rivia lands a left hand.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Of Rivia lands with a light punch inside.
Of Rivia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.

Smith is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Of Rivia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Of Rivia finish him?
Nice body punch from Of Rivia - that landed with a thud.
Of Rivia misses with a punch on the inside.
Of Rivia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Of Rivia throws a big uppercut that drops Smith! More strikes from Of Rivia and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith lies dazed against the cage as Of Rivia celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geralt Of Rivia!
Geralt Of Rivia tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.