TT1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dorian McSlide (ranked 4793 p4p, 5734 weight class) and Divinity Thibodeaux (ranked 217 p4p, 283 weight class). Dorian McSlide has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McSlide
vs
Thibodeaux

199 cm
19
300
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
210
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

BRAZEN - Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dorian McSlide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Divinity Thibodeaux !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux fails with the takedown
and McSlide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown attempt
and McSlide counters with a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McSlide defends it nicely.
A quick step to the side and McSlide tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dorian McSlide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Divinity Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McSlide finds it's way round the side to connect with Thibodeaux 's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSlide circles away from the clinch attempt
and McSlide scores with a counter punch that sends Thibodeaux to the canvas! McSlide smells blood - he's punishing Thibodeaux with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thibodeaux has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dorian McSlide!
During a confident post fight interview, Dorian McSlide thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dorendus Smart (ranked 4865 p4p, 4890 weight class) and Cal Hipfury (ranked 221 p4p, 222 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Smart
vs
Hipfury

190 cm
19
208
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
215
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dorendus Smart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cal Hipfury!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smart connects with a right hand. Hipfury shakes it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Smart. That snapped Hipfury's head back.
Smart throws a shot from downtown. Hipfury moves away and avoids it.
Smart throws out a loose jab but Hipfury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hipfury is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hipfury shoots in but Smart avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Smart closes the distance and clinches.
Smart's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hipfury trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hipfury is trying to pull guard but Smart has him pressed against the ropes.
Hipfury is trying to drag Smart to the mat but Smart just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Dorendus Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Hipfury.
Hipfury looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart has Hipfury pushed against the ropes.
Smart keeps control of Hipfury as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hipfury letting Smart take a breather here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smart seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hipfury tries a knee to the head but Smart blocks it.
Hipfury tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smart smiles and moves away.
Smart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hipfury shoots in but Smart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smart throws a lazy uppercut
and Hipfury counters with a three punch combo that has Smart backing up. Smart nods at Hipfury to acknowledge the strikes.
Smart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hipfury drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smart defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hipfury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smart.
Hipfury throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smart circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Hipfury clinches with his opponent.
Smart stalls.
Smart is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Hipfury breaks from the clinch.
Hipfury looks to land a left hand but Smart moved out of range nicely.
Smart throws a body punch but Hipfury moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smart swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dorendus Smart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smart has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dorendus Smart!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sparbot #1 (ranked 4011 p4p, 3748 weight class) and Will Smif (ranked 166 p4p, 186 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

#1
vs
Smif

200 cm
21
243
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
266
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conviction
© Trap House

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sparbot #1!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Smif!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
#1 throws a head kick that misses.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by #1.
#1 lands a high kick!
#1 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#1 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from #1.
Smif takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
#1 misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smif! But no joy.
#1 cracks Smif with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
#1 throws a poor cross that misses
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Sparbot #1 has been cut.
#1 smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
#1 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
#1 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
Smif was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smif on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
#1 is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
#1 connects with a right hand. Smif shakes it off.
#1 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Smif on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smif on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
#1 catches Smif with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sparbot #1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif blocks a jab.
#1 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
#1 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smif at a distance.
#1 misses with an uppercut.
#1 is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
#1 throws a sloppy body shot
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
#1 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif throws out a counter right but #1 avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
#1 fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smif looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
#1 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
#1 swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
#1 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smif slips under a jab.
Smif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
#1 is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by #1.
Smif takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smif takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smif takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
#1 throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from #1 misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smif! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparbot #1 showed his dominance in that final round.
Well #1 has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:9
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 10:9
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparbot #1!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Marley (ranked 2011 p4p, 21564 weight class) and Retired Sparbot 8 (ranked 83 p4p, 335 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marley
vs
Sparbot 8

194 cm
35
212
19 - 13 - 0

189 cm
35
228
6 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekiel Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Retired Sparbot 8!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Retired Sparbot 8 has been cut.
Marley leaves Sparbot 8 with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparbot 8 counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Sparbot 8 moves into the clinch.

Marley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparbot 8 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Jab from Marley.
Marley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sparbot 8.
Marley throwing a counter right hand but Sparbot 8 manages to avoid it.

Marley rushes Sparbot 8 and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sparbot 8 fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley with a knee to the head.
Sparbot 8 wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marley has him pressed against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marley obliges.
Sparbot 8 wants a takedown.
Ezekiel Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Retired Sparbot 8.
Marley lands a shot to the body.
Sparbot 8 looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Marley.
Marley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Marley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sparbot 8 lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marley lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marley.
A nice left hand lands by Marley.
Marley lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Retired Sparbot 8's cut even more.
Marley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Marley.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Marley - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Marley.
Sparbot 8 tries to circle away but Marley has him pinned against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marley.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sparbot 8 throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sparbot 8 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Sparbot 8 backwards.
Sparbot 8 avoiding damage as Marley throws knees to the body.

Sparbot 8 breaks from the clinch.

Marley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sparbot 8 goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marley prevents it.

Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley throws a big shot that misses.

Sparbot 8 gets tackled into the ropes by Marley. Marley maintains the clinch.

Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ezekiel Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparbot 8 shoots in but Marley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Decent striking displayed by Marley there.
Marley chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Marley has Sparbot 8 up against the ropes in a clinch.
Marley pushes Sparbot 8 back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Sparbot 8 backwards.
Marley lands a body punch in the clinch.

Marley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Marley. That snapped Sparbot 8's head back.

The cut above Retired Sparbot 8's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sparbot 8 gets tackled into the ropes by Marley. Marley maintains the clinch.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marley.
Sparbot 8 fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sparbot 8 drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good leg kick by Marley.
Sparbot 8 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Marley with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Marley. No joy for Sparbot 8 on that attempt.
Marley feints and then cracks Sparbot 8's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparbot 8 down.
Marley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Retired Sparbot 8's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley lands a nice looking body kick.

Marley takes the fight into the clinch.
Marley landing knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Marley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:8
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Marley!
A relieved looking Ezekiel Marley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.