PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint Shamrock's entrance music is Dueces. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thumper Saint Shamrock
vs
Smith

180 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimbo Smith!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saint Shamrock swivels and escapes.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saint Shamrock throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Kimbo Smith has been cut.

Saint Shamrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saint Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saint Shamrock lands a nice knee to the body.
Saint Shamrock landing knees to the head.
Saint Shamrock with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock connects with a knee to the head.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saint Shamrock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Saint Shamrock scores with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is working for takedown but Saint Shamrock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Smith.
Saint Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Saint Shamrock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Saint Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is working for takedown but Saint Shamrock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saint Shamrock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Saint Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saint Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Saint Shamrock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick that misses.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
An inside leg kick lands from Saint Shamrock.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick that half lands.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Saint Shamrock lands with a slapping head kick.

Saint Shamrock takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Saint Shamrock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock prevents the takedown attempt.
Saint Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Shamrock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saint Shamrock stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Saint Shamrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saint Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saint Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Saint Shamrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.

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.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saint Shamrock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saint Shamrock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saint Shamrock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Saint Shamrock thumps Smith with a low kick.
Saint Shamrock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Saint Shamrock lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Saint Shamrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saint Shamrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith is trying to drag Saint Shamrock to the mat but Saint Shamrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Saint Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Saint Shamrock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
Saint Shamrock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Saint Shamrock pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Kimbo Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Saint Shamrock has managed to clinch.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saint Shamrock pulls his leg out and moves away.

Saint Shamrock drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Saint Shamrock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Saint Shamrock.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saint Shamrock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saint Shamrock scores with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Saint Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saint Shamrock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saint Shamrock scores with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saint Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Saint Shamrock stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Saint Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saint Shamrock prevents it.
Saint Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saint Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saint Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith wants a takedown.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Saint Shamrock scores with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saint Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saint Shamrock gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown but Saint Shamrock manages to get underhooks.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Saint Shamrock fails to land.
Saint Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Saint Shamrock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith shoots in but Saint Shamrock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith is trying desperately to land a takedown but Saint Shamrock is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Smith.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saint Shamrock lands a high kick!
Saint Shamrock lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saint Shamrock lands with a slapping head kick.
Saint Shamrock is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Saint Shamrock slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saint Shamrock can pounce on him.
Saint Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Saint Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saint Shamrock as he jumps to the side.

Saint Shamrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Saint Shamrock with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saint Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Saint Shamrock is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Saint Shamrock.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Saint Shamrock sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saint Shamrock leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saint Shamrock lands a high kick!
Saint Shamrock lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saint Shamrock as he jumps to the side.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Smith.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Saint Shamrock which made him look bad.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.

Saint Shamrock takes the fight into the clinch.
Saint Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Saint Shamrock landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saint Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saint Shamrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saint Shamrock down to the mat. Saint Shamrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saint Shamrock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saint Shamrock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saint Shamrock pinned against the cage. Saint Shamrock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saint Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
A thudding body kick lands there by Saint Shamrock!
An inside leg kick lands from Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saint Shamrock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.

Saint Shamrock drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saint Shamrock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Shamrock connects with a knee to the head.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saint Shamrock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Saint Shamrock.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saint Shamrock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saint Shamrock lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Saint Shamrock sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saint Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Saint Shamrock throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick from Saint Shamrock lands but Smith takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saint Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Saint Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Saint Shamrock counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Saint Shamrock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Saint Shamrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Saint Shamrock.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saint Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Saint Shamrock is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saint Shamrock down to the mat. Saint Shamrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith shoots and misses
and Saint Shamrock counters with a leg kick.
Smith shoots and misses
and Saint Shamrock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt

and Saint Shamrock counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head.
Smith is trying to drag Saint Shamrock to the mat but Saint Shamrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saint Shamrock lands a nice knee to the body.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Saint Shamrock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saint Shamrock connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saint Shamrock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Saint Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saint Shamrock 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock!