PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Smalls (ranked 1797 p4p, 2480 weight class) and Abdul Azizsbatereja (ranked 246 p4p, 320 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.

Smalls
vs
Azizsbatereja

191 cm
26
213
13 - 5 - 0

195 cm
34
202
7 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jupiter Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdul Azizsbatereja!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Azizsbatereja pushes Smalls up against the cage in a clinch.

Smalls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Azizsbatereja has managed to clinch.

Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Smalls seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Smalls gets tackled into the cage by Azizsbatereja. Azizsbatereja maintains the clinch.
Azizsbatereja has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Smalls breaks the clinch.
Smalls throws a right hand that Azizsbatereja ducks under and follows up with a left that Azizsbatereja also avoids with ease.

Azizsbatereja closes the distance and pushes Smalls back into the cage.
Smalls keeps control of Azizsbatereja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azizsbatereja tries to throw a body punch but Smalls avoids it by throwing Azizsbatereja back against the cage.
Azizsbatereja has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smalls lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Smalls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Azizsbatereja moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Smalls - that landed with a thud.

Smalls manages to break the clinch.

Azizsbatereja gets a clinch.

Smalls has clasped his hands together around Azizsbatereja's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smalls decides to stand back up. Smalls steps back and let's Azizsbatereja get back to his feet.
Azizsbatereja throws a sloppy head kick and Smalls moves out of range easily.

Azizsbatereja clinches up against the cage.
Smalls managing to block the knees to the body from Azizsbatereja.
A frustrated look appears on Azizsbatereja's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smalls lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Azizsbatereja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smalls lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smalls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Azizsbatereja has Smalls up against the cage in a clinch.

Smalls breaks the clinch.
Azizsbatereja fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Smalls misses.
Azizsbatereja changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smalls smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Azizsbatereja misses with a series of wild punches.
Smalls scores with a body shot.
Smalls dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Azizsbatereja rushes Smalls and presses him up against the cage.
Azizsbatereja with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Azizsbatereja moves into the clinch successfully.
Azizsbatereja is trying to break the clinch but Smalls has him pressed against the cage.

Smalls manages to break the clinch.
Azizsbatereja misses with a double jab
and Smalls counters with a series of strikes. Azizsbatereja will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smalls moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Azizsbatereja pushes Smalls up against the cage in a clinch.

Smalls breaks from the clinch.

Azizsbatereja has Smalls up against the cage in a clinch.
Azizsbatereja misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azizsbatereja struggles to land a body shot inside as Smalls controls his hands.

Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Smalls gets tackled into the cage by Azizsbatereja. Azizsbatereja maintains the clinch.
Smalls prevents Azizsbatereja from breaking the clinch.
Azizsbatereja wants to break free but Smalls has control.

Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Azizsbatereja.

Azizsbatereja has closed the distance and engaged Smalls in a clinch.
Azizsbatereja is looking to break free of the clinch but Smalls has double underhooks.

Smalls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smalls blocks a head kick by Azizsbatereja.

Smalls closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jupiter Smalls will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smalls fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azizsbatereja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azizsbatereja misses with a head kick.
Smalls moves out of range as Azizsbatereja throws a body kick.
It looked like Smalls was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jupiter Smalls is winning the standup battle so far.

Azizsbatereja takes the fight into the clinch.
Azizsbatereja misses with a body punch.
Azizsbatereja can't break the clinch.
Smalls just leaning against Azizsbatereja, taking a breather.

Smalls's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azizsbatereja misses the shot to the body.
Azizsbatereja has his takedown stuffed
and Azizsbatereja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jupiter Smalls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azizsbatereja swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smalls counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azizsbatereja throws a series of punches but Smalls avoids them all with ease.
Smalls uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Azizsbatereja has time to react.

Azizsbatereja is rocked!
Smalls lands a nice shot to the body.
Azizsbatereja is breathing heavily.

Azizsbatereja gets a clinch.

Smalls drops Azizsbatereja onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Azizsbatereja is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Azizsbatereja is still on wobbly legs! Can Smalls finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azizsbatereja tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smalls avoids it.

Smalls breaks the clinch.
Azizsbatereja shoots and misses
and Smalls counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Azizsbatereja badly! He tries to strike back but Smalls puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Azizsbatereja out cold! Oh man, Azizsbatereja will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jupiter Smalls!
Jupiter Smalls took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MKFC for their support in the buildup to the fight.