PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and carson nomad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Smith
vs
nomad

189 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

啓発 Shaolin Nutrition [Q155+]

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, carson nomad!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
nomad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for nomad on that attempt.
nomad throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith blocks a head kick by nomad.
nomad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but nomad persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
nomad throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from nomad.
Steve Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of carson nomad.
Smith throws a right and a left that nomad avoids nicely.
carson nomad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith blocks a head kick by nomad.
Smith misses with the combination.

nomad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
nomad has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith tries to circle away but nomad has him pinned against the cage.

nomad breaks from the clinch.
nomad throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
A head kick from nomad lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a combination but nomad avoids it well.
Smith throws a combination that misses

and nomad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
nomad looks gassed!
nomad wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
nomad is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
nomad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes nomad off looking to stand but nomad dives back in and keeps control.
Smith tries to kick nomad off in order to stand up. nomad Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
nomad throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
nomad is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Smith's shoulder. That is not cool.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
nomad tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but nomad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
nomad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
nomad throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
nomad looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from nomad.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from nomad. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
nomad looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
nomad throws a combination that misses

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of nomad's head.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

nomad is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
nomad trying to control the position.
nomad wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but carson nomad will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith throws a strike but nomad avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
nomad wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but nomad has wrist control.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith prevents nomad from getting back to his feet.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of nomad's head.

nomad is rocked!
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for nomad on the ground.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of nomad's head.
nomad is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith gets to his feet and stands over nomad, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! nomad felt that one! Smith unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save nomad from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Smith!