PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christiano Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Stupka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smokeleaf comes to the cage accompanied by Clawfinger Biggest & the Best. Stupka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Red Army March. Christiano Smokeleaf could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rocco Stupka's chin.

Smokeleaf
vs
Stupka

200 cm
22
245 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

184 cm
21
250 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christiano Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocco Stupka!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stupka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stupka throws a right and a left that Smokeleaf avoids nicely.
Stupka lands a two punch combo.
Stupka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smokeleaf has time to react.

It looks like Christiano Smokeleaf has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smokeleaf blocks a head kick by Stupka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smokeleaf. Stupka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smokeleaf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smokeleaf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Smokeleaf.
Stupka misses with a wild body shot.
Stupka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stupka tries to bum rush Smokeleaf with a series of wild strikes but Smokeleaf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smokeleaf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stupka.
Stupka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smokeleaf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stupka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christiano Smokeleaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smokeleaf scores with a hook.

It looks like Rocco Stupka has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Stupka. Those never looked like landing.
Rocco Stupka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Smokeleaf clinches up against the cage.
Stupka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smokeleaf fails to land.
Smokeleaf presses Stupka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Smokeleaf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smokeleaf!
Smokeleaf misses with an uppercut.
Smokeleaf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stupka.
Stupka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smokeleaf closes the distance and clinches up with Stupka, looking for a takedown. Smokeleaf pushes Stupka against the cage but Stupka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Smokeleaf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stupka's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smokeleaf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stupka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stupka wants to get back to full guard.
Smokeleaf trying to pass the guard but Stupka defending well.
Stupka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stupka pushes Smokeleaf off looking to stand but Smokeleaf dives back in and keeps control.
Smokeleaf throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stupka to regain full guard.
Stupka can't keep his opponent in guard - Smokeleaf advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Smokeleaf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stupka has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smokeleaf lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smokeleaf wants to take a breather but Stupka is having none of it.
Stupka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smokeleaf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smokeleaf uses his free foot to push down on Stupka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stupka.
Stupka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smokeleaf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smokeleaf throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smokeleaf misses with a head shot.
Stupka is in a horrible position here. Smokeleaf smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stupka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smokeleaf landing shots from mount.
Smokeleaf working Stupka over with strikes here.
Smokeleaf scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stupka?
Smokeleaf wants to control the pace but Stupka is squirming around nicely.
Smokeleaf has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smokeleaf lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smokeleaf controlling from mount.
Smokeleaf trying to control but Stupka is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christiano Smokeleaf dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stupka misses the shot to the body.
Stupka misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Smokeleaf or perhaps it was just good defense by Stupka which made him look bad.

Smokeleaf looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stupka keeping full guard, as Smokeleaf tries to pass.
Smokeleaf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smokeleaf trying to control but Stupka is working from the bottom.
Smokeleaf is in close to Stupka's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf content to stall in guard here.
Smokeleaf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stupka trying to keep a closed guard but Smokeleaf is proving a slippery customer.
Smokeleaf trying to control but Stupka is working from the bottom.
Smokeleaf lands a couple of digs.
Smokeleaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smokeleaf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stupka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smokeleaf wants to control from the top but Stupka keeps moving.
Smokeleaf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stupka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smokeleaf throwing strikes from guard but Stupka blocks nicely.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Stupka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smokeleaf landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smokeleaf postures up in Stupka's guard and throws a big left but Stupka blocks it.
Christiano Smokeleaf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smokeleaf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smokeleaf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stupka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stupka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Stupka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smokeleaf looking to pass the guard.
Smokeleaf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smokeleaf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smokeleaf controlling from side mount.
Stupka tries to buck Smokeleaf off but Smokeleaf is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stupka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Smokeleaf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smokeleaf lands a nice forearm strike.

That has opened up Rocco Stupka's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stupka is being controlled here.
Stupka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smokeleaf is controlling him well.
Smokeleaf landing a few strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes there by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf is putting a hurting on Stupka here, landing some big shots from side control.

The cut above Rocco Stupka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rocco Stupka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Christiano Smokeleaf!
Christiano Smokeleaf seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.