PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raoul De Muerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Muerta comes to the cage accompanied by The Crystal Method. Smith has chosen frenzal rhomb - Mum changed the locks as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

De Muerta
vs
Smith

188 cm
28
190 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

186 cm
29
194 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raoul De Muerta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Muerta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith thuds his right hand into De Muerta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like De Muerta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Muerta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Muerta slips a straight right by Smith.
De Muerta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by De Muerta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by De Muerta.
Smith cracks De Muerta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at De Muerta to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Muerta has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a body kick but De Muerta moved away.
De Muerta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith misses with a head kick.
De Muerta attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Smith.
De Muerta is looking for a counter combo.
Smith looks to land a right hand but De Muerta moved out of range.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a series of punches but De Muerta moves out of range.
De Muerta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
De Muerta avoids the body shot from Smith.
It looked like De Muerta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a straight right.
De Muerta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Muerta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith lands with a hook. De Muerta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
De Muerta throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at De Muerta to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Muerta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Muerta moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Muerta counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through De Muerta's defenses.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Smith looks to move away, De Muerta throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Muerta throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Smith.
We've been told by De Muerta's head coaches at The Fallen Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and De Muerta counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at De Muerta to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Muerta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Muerta ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
De Muerta slips under a jab.
De Muerta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Smith misses with a right hand
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at De Muerta to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces De Muerta off the cage and back into range.
De Muerta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith misses with a left hand
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
De Muerta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Muerta checks a low kick from Smith.
As Smith looks to move away, De Muerta throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and De Muerta counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Muerta blocks a head kick by Smith.
It looked like De Muerta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and De Muerta moves out of range easily.
De Muerta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
De Muerta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Muerta is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Muerta blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Muertas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Muerta.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Smith looks to move away, De Muerta throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Raoul De Muerta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Muerta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
De Muerta is looking for a counter combo.
Smith lands a head kick!
Nice defenses there by De Muerta.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and De Muerta counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Muerta.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
De Muerta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith takes a swing at De Muerta's ribcage but misses.
De Muerta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
De Muerta blocks a head kick by Smith.
De Muerta throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws the left hand but De Muerta avoids the punch easily.
De Muerta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Muerta.
Smith misses with a hook
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at De Muerta to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Muerta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a left hand
and De Muerta counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and De Muerta counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
De Muerta slips under a jab.
De Muerta throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a body punch but De Muerta moves out of range.
As Smith looks to move away, De Muerta throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith tries to land a front kick but De Muerta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith looks to land a body kick but De Muerta moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raoul De Muerta dominated that second round.
That's time! De Muerta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Smith throws a hook but De Muerta blocks it.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Muerta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Muerta dodges the punch combination from Smith.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
De Muerta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
De Muerta throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith looks to land a right hand but De Muerta moved out of range.
De Muerta moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Muerta blocks a jab.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Muerta.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and De Muerta counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith misses with a hook
and De Muerta counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
De Muerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Muerta on the side of the head.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Muerta circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Muerta counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Muerta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at De Muerta to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and De Muerta counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
As Smith looks to move away, De Muerta throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and De Muerta counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Smith looks to move away, De Muerta throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Raoul De Muerta is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Muerta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a double jab
and De Muerta counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith scores with a jab. De Muerta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like De Muerta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith jabs De Muerta right on the nose. De Muerta blinks but takes it well.
De Muerta avoids the head kick by Smith.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Muerta appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Muerta slips a jab from Smith.
De Muerta appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Muerta counters with a two punch combo.
Smith lands a head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Raoul De Muerta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Muerta 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raoul De Muerta!
Our winner, Raoul De Muerta, 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.