PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Smith (ranked 4086 p4p, 3701 weight class) and Alexander Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Smith
vs
Carter

183 cm
25
170
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
170
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Niko Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Carter!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carter throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith scores with a jab.
Carter dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Carter's head and hops out.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith cracks Carter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith feints a jab promting Carter to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith digs a good hook to Carter's body.
Smith works Carter's body with a nice hook.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith connects with a right hand. Carter shakes it off.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carter misses with a low kick.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Carter's head back.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carter at a distance.
Niko Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter looks winded!
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carter throws a head kick that misses.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carter doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carter misses the jab.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Carter's head back.
Niko Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Carter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Carter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Smith lands a nice hook to Carter's body. Carter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carter under the eye.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Carter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter takes one to the chin there.
Smith tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Carter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carter.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Carter 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 swinging wildly here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Carter darts in trying to clinch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Carter takes one on the button.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Niko Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that Carter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Carter wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Carter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carter under the eye.
Smith lands a nice hook to Carter's body. Carter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carter throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith digs a good hook to Carter's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carter takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Carter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Smith has got the better of the exchanges.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Carter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Carter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith with a jab.
Smith scores with the left hand. Carter knows he should have avoided that one.
Carter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Carter backpedaling.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Carter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith lands a two punch combo.

Carter is rocked!
Carter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Carter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carter takes one to the chin there.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Carter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith connects with a right hand. Carter shakes it off.
Carter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith scores with a one two! Carter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Carter takes one on the button.
Carter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Carter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carter throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Alexander Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith cracks Carter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carter in his tracks.
Smith digs a good body shot into Carter's ribs.
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 punch lands to the side of Carter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith sizes up Carter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carter on the side of the head.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith cracks Carter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith scores with the left hand. Carter knows he should have avoided that one.
Carter throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carter.
Smith throws a leg kick but Carter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Carter should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Carter throws a head kick that half lands.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Smith dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith with a jab.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick lands for Carter.
Carter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carter throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Smith.
Carter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carter lands a high kick!
Carter takes one to the chin there.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carter moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carter has time to react.
Smith jabs at Carter's body.
Carter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Carter's head back.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carter tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
A cross from Smith lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Carter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Carter misses.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Smith digs a good body shot into Carter's ribs.
Carter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith jabs at Carter's body.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Smith punishes Carter's body with a nice straight punch.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carter takes one on the button.
Carter walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.
Carter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Carter blocks the low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith looks to land a combination. Carter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carter eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Carter's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Carter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Smith.
Alexander Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice combination there by Smith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niko Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Smith!