PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Leroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leroix comes into the arena with Jump you f***** jump blaring out of the sound system. Cain Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Leroix
vs
Smith

198 cm
19
247 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
240 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Leroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cain Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leroix works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leroix.
Leroix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leroix connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Ricardo Leroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leroix sprawls well. Leroix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Ricardo Leroix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Smith.
Smith looks gassed!
Leroix lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leroix scores with a body shot.
Leroix connects with a body shot.
Leroix is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leroix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leroix can pounce on him.
Leroix scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leroix stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leroix jabs at Smith's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroix stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Leroix. Beautiful body shot.
Leroix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leroix feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
That kick from Leroix tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Leroix cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Leroix has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smith to stand back up!

Smith is rocked!
Leroix scores with a jab to the body.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Leroix finish him?

Leroix sends Smith crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Leroix is motioning to the referee to let Smith up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ricardo Leroix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leroix scores with a shot to the body.
Leroix lands a big right hook! Smith looks hurt but is still standing! Leroix lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Smith falls down and Leroix dives in with a huge hammer fist! Smith's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Leroix runs up the ropes to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricardo Leroix!
Our winner, Ricardo Leroix, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.