PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve The Smiling Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

The Smiling Assassin
vs
Forclit

188 cm
29
215 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

195 cm
34
211 lbs
25 - 17 - 0

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Great elbows
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve The Smiling Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Happy Forclit!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Smiling Assassin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Smiling Assassin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Forclit sprawls and moves away.
Forclit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The Smiling Assassin throws an off balance right hand
and Forclit counters with a stiff right hand.
The Smiling Assassin looks to score with a jab to the body but Forclit is just out of range.
The Smiling Assassin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Forclit circles away quickly and effectively.
The Smiling Assassin tries to clinch but Forclit moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Forclit.
The Smiling Assassin misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by The Smiling Assassin's head coaches at The Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Forclit misses with a body shot.
Forclit just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Forclit has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Forclit throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Smiling Assassin thumps Forclit with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Smiling Assassin. Forclit does a little dance to reset his feet.

The Smiling Assassin clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit blocking some punches.
Forclit blocks a body shot from The Smiling Assassin.
Forclit gets through The Smiling Assassin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Forclit is trying to trip The Smiling Assassin. He has hold of a leg but The Smiling Assassin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Forclit persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Smiling Assassin holds on and takes a little breather.
Forclit lands a couple of digs.
The Smiling Assassin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Forclit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Forclit stopping the sweep attempt from The Smiling Assassin.
Forclit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Smiling Assassin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Forclit throws a big right hand that misses.
Forclit stopping the sweep attempt from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin controlling Forclit's posture.
Forclit postures up in The Smiling Assassin's guard and throws a big left but The Smiling Assassin blocks it.
Forclit throwing strikes but missing.
Forclit throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Forclit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Forclit scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Smiling Assassin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Forclit is one step ahead there.
The Smiling Assassin is working hard here to advance position.
Forclit throwing strikes but missing.
Forclit throws a big elbow that misses.
Forclit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Forclit is looking to work some ground and pound but The Smiling Assassin has wrist control.
The Smiling Assassin trying to control the position.
Forclit throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit throwing strikes but missing.
The Smiling Assassin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Forclit is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab from The Smiling Assassin.

Forclit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

The Smiling Assassin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Forclit is on him like a limpet, forcing The Smiling Assassin back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forclit dodges an elbow strike from The Smiling Assassin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Forclit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Forclit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Smiling Assassin's head backwards.
The Smiling Assassin looks to score with a jab to the body but Forclit is just out of range.
Forclit throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the body from The Smiling Assassin misses
and Forclit counters with a left to the body.
The Smiling Assassin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Forclit on the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin just misses with a punch to the body.
The Smiling Assassin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Forclit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Smiling Assassin throws out the jab.
The Smiling Assassin keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like The Smiling Assassin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Forclit.
The Smiling Assassin walks into a straight right hand from Forclit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Forclit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forclit sizes up The Smiling Assassin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Smiling Assassin throws a big shot that misses.
Forclit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Forclit to counter with a crisp jab.
The Smiling Assassin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Forclit.

Forclit clinches with his opponent.
Forclit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Forclit.

The Smiling Assassin is rocked!
The Smiling Assassin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Forclit's defenses.
Oh The Smiling Assassin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Smiling Assassin misses with the head strike.
The Smiling Assassin seems to have got his legs back now.
Forclit misses with a punch to the body.
Forclit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forclit blocking some punches.

Forclit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Forclit throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Smiling Assassin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Forclit moves out of range of the strikes.
Forclit with the counter takedown but The Smiling Assassin avoids it easily.
Forclit throws a hook to the side of The Smiling Assassin's head but The Smiling Assassin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forclit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forclit swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Smiling Assassin counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook to the body
and Forclit counters with a straight right hand.
The Smiling Assassin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Forclit back to the cage. The Smiling Assassin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Smiling Assassin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forclit misses with a body shot
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a right hand to the body.
The Smiling Assassin looks to score with a jab to the body but Forclit is just out of range.
Forclit fails with a takedown attempt.

Forclit darts in and clinches The Smiling Assassin up against the cage.
The Smiling Assassin lands a body shot in the clinch.

The Smiling Assassin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Smiling Assassin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a punch to the head.
The Smiling Assassin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Forclit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Smiling Assassin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a good body shot.
The Smiling Assassin takes a swing at Forclit's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Forclit! But no joy.
Steve The Smiling Assassin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Smiling Assassin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forclit.
Forclit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Smiling Assassin throws an overhand right that lands on Forclit's shoulder, as Forclit tries to avoid the shot.
Forclit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and The Smiling Assassin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Smiling Assassin just misses with a punch to the body.
The Smiling Assassin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forclit throws a leg kick that misses.
The Smiling Assassin slips a jab from Forclit.
Forclit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Forclit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Smiling Assassin.
Forclit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Smiling Assassin lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit cracks The Smiling Assassin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Forclit wants to land a leg kick but The Smiling Assassin is out of range.
The Smiling Assassin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

The Smiling Assassin gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forclit is pressing down on The Smiling Assassin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Forclit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Smiling Assassin's guard.

The Smiling Assassin 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.
Forclit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Forclit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Forclit stands up over The Smiling Assassin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Smiling Assassin controls Forclit momentarily but Forclit frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Forclit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steve The Smiling Assassin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Forclit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Smiling Assassin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Forclit. Forclit obviously looking to wear him down.
Forclit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Smiling Assassin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Forclit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Smiling Assassin throws a wild body kick that Forclit sees coming a mile off.
Forclit connects with the punch.
The Smiling Assassin takes one to the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin is looking to wear down Forclit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Smiling Assassin throws a nice looking combination but Forclit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Forclit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Smiling Assassin swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Forclit clinches.
Forclit tries a body shot but The Smiling Assassin blocks it.
Forclit misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Smiling Assassin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit tries a body shot but The Smiling Assassin blocks it.
Forclit digs a right hand underneath The Smiling Assassin's ribcage. The Smiling Assassin let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Forclit lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Forclit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Forclit trying to control the action but The Smiling Assassin is working from the bottom.
Forclit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Smiling Assassin trying to control here.
The Smiling Assassin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Forclit throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit slips nicely into half guard.
Forclit is looking to take a break and control but The Smiling Assassin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forclit is pressing down on The Smiling Assassin's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Smiling Assassin is holding on for now.
Happy Forclit has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Smiling Assassin is staying active underneath Forclit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Smiling Assassin wants to improve his position but Forclit is controlling well.
Forclit not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Forclit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Smiling Assassin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Forclit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Forclit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Smiling Assassin defends it well.
The Smiling Assassin wants to control but Forclit is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Smiling Assassin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Forclit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Forclit is working The Smiling Assassin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Smiling Assassin looking for a sweep. Not yet The Smiling Assassin, not yet.
The Smiling Assassin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Forclit.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forclit throwing strikes from guard but The Smiling Assassin blocks nicely.
Forclit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Smiling Assassin trying to keep a closed guard but Forclit is proving a slippery customer.
Forclit wants to control from the top but The Smiling Assassin keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Happy Forclit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Forclit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happy Forclit!
During a confident post fight interview, Happy Forclit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Steve The Smiling Assassin had this to say: 'Thank you fans for your support and Vladimir Putin for inspiring me to take shirtless photos of myself.'.