PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzannavabizch comes to the cage accompanied by Brandon Loveladdy's band WE ARE THE CHOSEN : BREAKING THE KARMIC CYCLE. Smith has chosen The Mercenary as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Uzannavabizch
vs
Smith

189 cm
39
204 lbs
36 - 21 - 1

190 cm
35
210 lbs
23 - 24 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzannavabizch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Uzannavabizch is just out of range.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Uzannavabizch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uzannavabizch misses with the combination.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Uzannavabizch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Uzannavabizch avoids the body shot from Smith.
Uzannavabizch takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Uzannavabizch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Smith pushes Uzannavabizch off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzannavabizch lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uzannavabizch throws out the jab.
Terry Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uzannavabizch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Uzannavabizch rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uzannavabizch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Uzannavabizch counters with an outside leg kick.
Uzannavabizch is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uzannavabizch dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Uzannavabizch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith moves to clinch but Uzannavabizch breaks away
and Uzannavabizch counters with a straight right hand.
Uzannavabizch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Uzannavabizch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uzannavabizch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Uzannavabizch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Uzannavabizch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Uzannavabizch is in Smith's guard.
Uzannavabizch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uzannavabizch is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Smith content just to control the position here.
Uzannavabizch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Uzannavabizch is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes here but Uzannavabizch is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Uzannavabizch is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Uzannavabizch but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Uzannavabizch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control but Uzannavabizch is having none of it.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Uzannavabizch can't escape the position.
Uzannavabizch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smith checks a low kick from Uzannavabizch.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.

Uzannavabizch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Uzannavabizch is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Uzannavabizch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uzannavabizch.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Uzannavabizch has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controlling the position for now.
Uzannavabizch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Uzannavabizch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Uzannavabizch is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uzannavabizch throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Uzannavabizch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Uzannavabizch wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Uzannavabizch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Uzannavabizch is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Uzannavabizch trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good exchange - Uzannavabizch coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Uzannavabizch scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Terry Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uzannavabizch tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uzannavabizch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Uzannavabizch looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Uzannavabizch dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Uzannavabizch misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Uzannavabizch.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Uzannavabizch connects with a jab.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Uzannavabizch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Uzannavabizch, right into the meat.
Uzannavabizch misses with a few strikes there.
Uzannavabizch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Uzannavabizch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Uzannavabizch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Uzannavabizch connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Uzannavabizch as he connects with a hook.
Uzannavabizch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Uzannavabizch misses with a body kick.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body kick.
Uzannavabizch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uzannavabizch scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Uzannavabizch saw that one coming.
Uzannavabizch sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith misses the jab.
Uzannavabizch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a combination

and Uzannavabizch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith controlling the position well.
Terry Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is not content to let Uzannavabizch control the position.
Uzannavabizch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Uzannavabizch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uzannavabizch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Uzannavabizch looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzannavabizch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzannavabizch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Uzannavabizch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Uzannavabizch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Uzannavabizch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzannavabizch takes one to the chin there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Uzannavabizch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith lunges at Uzannavabizch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Uzannavabizch's hand.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Uzannavabizch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Uzannavabizch, right into the meat.
Terry Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Uzannavabizch blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith lands a head shot.
Uzannavabizch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uzannavabizch swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terry Smith.
I think Uzannavabizch 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

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