PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaquille ONeil (ranked 4174 p4p, 407 weight class) and Harvey Smithson (ranked 1735 p4p, 198 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Harvey Smithson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

ONeil
vs
Smithson

197 cm
20
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

220 cm
28
245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaquille ONeil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harvey Smithson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeil connects with a body shot that sends Smithson's belly button to the back.
Smithson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Shaquille ONeil has been cut.
A shot to the liver by ONeil. Beautiful body shot.
ONeil just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by ONeil. Beautiful body shot.
ONeil misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from ONeil misses its intended target.
Smithson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smithson swats away the attempt to clinch by ONeil.
ONeil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smithson on the side of the head.
Smithson connects with a good right hand that stumbles ONeil. ONeil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
ONeil takes a swing at Smithson's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smithson throws a looping overhand right but ONeil ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from ONeil misses.
Smithson misses with an uppercut.

ONeil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smithson.
Nice body punch from Smithson.
ONeil lands a right hand.
Smithson has had enough of the clinch but ONeil keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeil with an attempt at a knee that misses.

ONeil manages to break the clinch.
Smithson blocks a jab.
ONeil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smithson looks to land a left hand but ONeil moved out of range nicely.
ONeil swings for the body but Smithson moves out of range.
ONeil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smithson cracks ONeil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
ONeil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smithson back to the ropes. ONeil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
ONeil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smithson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! ONeil scrambles back to his feet.
Smithson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Smithson misses the target.
ONeil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smithson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Smithson does no damage.
Smithson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ONeil staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smithson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ONeil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harvey Smithson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Smithson does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Smithson.

Shaquille ONeil's cut is getting worse.
Smithson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks ONeil right on the button. ONeil goes down! Smithson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Smithson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Smithson!
Harvey Smithson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.