PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Denker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pappa Smurf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Denker
vs
Smurf

182 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Denker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pappa Smurf!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smurf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Denker's head.

Denker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Smurf has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Denker is on him like a limpet, forcing Smurf back against the cage.
Denker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smurf walks away with a smile on his face. Denker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smurf, as that shot connected.
Smurf scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smurf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smurf counters with a nice uppercut.
Smurf lands a jab to Denker's midsection.
Smurf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Denker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Denker gets a clinch.
Denker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Denker wants to get back to striking at distance but Smurf won't allow it.
Smurf lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smurf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smurf working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Smurf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smurf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smurf scores with a shot to the body.
Smurf scores with a jab.

Denker rushes Smurf and presses him up against the cage.
Smurf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Denker has him pressed against the cage.
Smurf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Denker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Denker tries a body shot but Smurf blocks it.
Denker keeps control of Smurf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smurf keeps control of Denker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Smurf on the inside.
Smurf stalling.
Smurf displaying some good clinch control by pressing Denker up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Smurf's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Smurf tries to circle away but Denker has him pinned against the cage.

Smurf breaks from the clinch.
Denker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smurf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denker misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Smurf to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Denker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smurf lands a head shot.
Denker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smurf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smurf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smurf throws out a powerful jab.
Smurf is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Denker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Denker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smurf cracks Denker with a good jab.
Denker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smurf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denker is breathing heavily.
Smurf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Smurf.
Smurf's corner calls for a 1-2. Smurf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smurf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denker with a poor takedown
and Smurf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smurf jabs Denker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smurf catches Denker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smurf, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smurf clobbers Denker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pappa Smurf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smurf catches Denker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smurf scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf lands a slapping body shot.
Smurf lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Smurf.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smurf.
Pappa Smurf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smurf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smurf lands a nice hook to Denker's body. Denker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smurf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Denker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab from Smurf.
Smurf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smurf connects with the punch.
Denker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smurf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smurf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Denker's head.
Smurf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smurf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smurf scores with a jab.
Chris Denker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smurf lands with a nice body punch.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Smurf.
Smurf lands a nice hook to Denker's body. Denker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smurf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Denker's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smurf lands with a cross.

Denker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Smurf manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Smurf on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smurf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Denker backwards.
Denker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Denker tries to circle away but Smurf has him pinned against the cage.

Denker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smurf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smurf counters with a right hand to the body.
Denker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smurf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Denker scrambles back to his feet.
Smurf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smurf digs a good hook to Denker's body.
Smurf lands an overhand right.
Smurf lands with a nice body punch.
Smurf lands a body shot.
Smurf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smurf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denker takes one to the side of the head.
Smurf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Denker.
Smurf lands with a straight right. Denker didn't see that one coming.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Denker needs to keep his hands up - Smurf had a free shot at his head there.
Smurf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smurf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Denker. Denker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smurf scores with a body shot.
Smurf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Denker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smurf's corner calls for a 1-2. Smurf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smurf lands a slapping body shot.
Smurf lands with a good body shot.
Smurf lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smurf digs a good hook to Denker's body.
Denker walks into a straight right hand from Smurf.
A left lands for Smurf.
Smurf cracks Denker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Denker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Denker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smurf counters with a nice body shot.
Smurf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smurf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Denker tries to move into range but Smurf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pappa Smurf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Denker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smurf pinned against the cage. Smurf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smurf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Denker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smurf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Denker at a distance.
Smurf connects with a body shot that sends Denker's belly button to the back.
Denker walks into a stiff left hand from Smurf.
Smurf thuds his right hand into Denker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Smurf catches Denker right on the button with a cross.
Denker moves forwards but Smurf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smurf scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pappa Smurf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Smurf scores with a punch to the head.
Smurf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smurf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf lunges at Denker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Denker's hand.
Smurf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Denker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smurf scores with a nice strike.
Denker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smurf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smurf scores with a hook to the body. Denker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Smurf coming out on top.
Denker walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Smurf.
Smurf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Denkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smurf connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smurf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Denker fails with the takedown
and Smurf counters with a stiff right hand.
Smurf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Denker throws a head kick that misses
and Smurf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smurf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Denker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smurf connects with a jab.
Smurf catches Denker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smurf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smurf connects with a body shot.
Denker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smurf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Denker. Denker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Denker takes one on the button.
Denker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smurf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Denker scrambles back to his feet.
Smurf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smurf cracks Denker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smurf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf works Denker's body with a nice hook.
Smurf digs a good hook to Denker's body.
Smurf thuds a left hand into Denker's body.
Smurf cracks Denker with a good jab.
Smurf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smurf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Denker in his tracks.
Denker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smurf's corner calls for a 1-2. Smurf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smurf digs a good body shot into Denker's ribs.
Smurf connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Smurf. That snapped Denker's head back.
Pappa Smurf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smurf lands a jab to the nose.
Smurf lands a jab to Denker's midsection.
Smurf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Denker doesn't seem bothered though.
Smurf cracks Denker with an open hand slap.
A shot to the liver by Smurf. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smurf lands a really nice looking cross but Denker seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smurf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smurf jabs Denker right on the nose. Denker blinks but takes it well.
Smurf scores with a shot to the body.
Smurf lands with a good body shot.
Smurf connects with a right hand. Denker shakes it off.
Denker wants to clinch but Smurf slips to the side
and Smurf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denker takes one to the chin there.
Smurf works Denker's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Smurf.
Smurf lands a nice shot that snaps Denker's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Smurf.
Denker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smurf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pappa Smurf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smurf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pappa Smurf!