PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartacus Focus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smith
vs
Focus

200 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spartacus Focus!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a two punch combination.

Focus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith suckers Focus into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Smith is now in Focus's guard!
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Focus is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Focus throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Smith does no damage.

Focus gets the takedown into side control.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith tries to escape but Focus is in control.

Focus decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
Focus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Mr Smith has been cut.

Focus rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.

Focus pulls guard effortlessly.
Smith postures up.

Focus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Focus circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Focus has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Focus won't allow it.

Focus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Focus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smith's body.
Smith is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith staying busy and making it hard for Focus to control.
Focus looking to hold on to the position here but Smith rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Focus looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Focus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Focus is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wanted to stand there but Focus had control of the position.
Focus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spartacus Focus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Focus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a right hand that Focus ducks under and follows up with a left that Focus also avoids with ease.
A head kick by Smith misses

and Focus counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Focus tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Focus trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Despite being in the dominant position, Spartacus Focus just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Focus shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Focus shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Focus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Focus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.

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.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Focus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Focus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Focus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Focus tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith is not content to let Focus control the position.
Focus throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Focus throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Smith works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spartacus Focus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Focus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws a combination that misses

and Focus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith wants to break free but Focus has control.
Focus keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Focus jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Focus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Focus tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Focus scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith misses with a combination

and Focus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Focus has him pressed against the cage.
Smith is trying to break free.
Focus tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Focus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Focus scores with a head kick.
Mr Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Focus works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Focus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Focus somewhat.
Smith keeps Focus at a distance using the push kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses

and Focus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Focus.
Focus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Focus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Focus tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Focus from controlling successfully.
Focus wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Focus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Focus wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spartacus Focus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Focus 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spartacus Focus!