PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McSmokerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Argete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

McSmokerson
vs
Argete

213 cm
18
299 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Boomerang! Fight Costumes ($12 Fun Gear)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey McSmokerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlo Argete!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Argete tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McSmokerson scores with a knee to the head.
McSmokerson with a knee to the head.

McSmokerson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Argete regains guard immediately.
McSmokerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Argete is looking to stand up but McSmokerson isn't so interested in that idea.
McSmokerson postures up in Argete's guard and throws a big left but Argete blocks it.
McSmokerson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McSmokerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Argete is retaining full guard.
McSmokerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Argete works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McSmokerson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Argete working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McSmokerson.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McSmokerson tries to clinch there but Argete circles away.

McSmokerson moves into range and clinches up with Argete.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McSmokerson obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSmokerson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McSmokerson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Argete has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McSmokerson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Argete up against the cage.
McSmokerson lands a knee to the body.
Argete looks gassed!

McSmokerson manages to break the clinch.
McSmokerson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McSmokerson digs a good hook to Argete's body.

McSmokerson darts in and clinches Argete up against the cage.
Argete takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by McSmokerson.
McSmokerson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McSmokerson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

McSmokerson manages to break the clinch.

McSmokerson closes the distance and clinches.
McSmokerson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Argete in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McSmokerson working Argete over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSmokerson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Argete wants to break the clinch but can't.

McSmokerson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSmokerson cracks Argete with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Argete tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McSmokerson swivels and escapes.

McSmokerson moves into the clinch.
Argete takes a knee right on the jaw!
McSmokerson landing knees to the head.
Argete takes a knee right on the jaw!
McSmokerson is stalling here.
McSmokerson lands a knee to the head.
Argete takes a knee right on the jaw!
Argete tries to pull guard but McSmokerson holds him up against the cage and eventually Argete drops back down to his feet.
McSmokerson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McSmokerson scores with a knee to the head.
McSmokerson connects with a knee to the head.
McSmokerson scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by McSmokerson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSmokerson lands an elbow just above Argete 's eye.

McSmokerson breaks the clinch.
Argete throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

McSmokerson clinches up against the cage.
McSmokerson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McSmokerson digs a right hand into Argete's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Argete's gas tank.

McSmokerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

McSmokerson drives through and clinches with Argete against the cage.
McSmokerson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McSmokerson lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by McSmokerson.
McSmokerson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Argete's face.
A knee to the head by McSmokerson.

McSmokerson has Argete pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McSmokerson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Argete tumbling to the mat - McSmokerson dives into Argete's guard.
McSmokerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Argete keeping moving, preventing McSmokerson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argete trying to control the position.
McSmokerson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Argete on the ground.
McSmokerson throwing strikes from guard but Argete blocks nicely.
McSmokerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Argete is keeping the position for now.
McSmokerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Argete works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSmokerson thows a big elbow that misses.
McSmokerson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McSmokerson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey McSmokerson dominated that round.
That's time! McSmokerson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McSmokerson has Argete up against the cage in a clinch.
McSmokerson with a knee to the head.
McSmokerson connects with a knee to the head.
McSmokerson scores with a knee to the head.
McSmokerson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

McSmokerson breaks from the clinch.

McSmokerson moves into the clinch successfully.

McSmokerson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

McSmokerson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McSmokerson slows down the pace here.
McSmokerson scores with a knee to the head.
McSmokerson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McSmokerson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Argete misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Argete is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McSmokerson is keeping busy.
Argete wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSmokerson lands a right hand.
Argete tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McSmokerson connects with a knee to the head.
McSmokerson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Argete.
McSmokerson scores with a knee to the head.
McSmokerson scores with a knee to the head.

McSmokerson breaks from the clinch.

Argete shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McSmokerson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McSmokerson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McSmokerson tries to get out of the position.
Argete passes McSmokerson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Argete seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McSmokerson is trying to maintain the position but Argete is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSmokerson won't allow Argete to pass to mount.
McSmokerson is trying to stand.
McSmokerson wants to get back to full guard but Argete has mounted him!
McSmokerson wants to control but Argete is having none of it.
McSmokerson is trying to stand but he's just given Argete his back.
Argete throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argete controlling well, preventing McSmokerson from escaping the position.
Well, with Argete on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McSmokerson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
McSmokerson wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
McSmokerson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Argete wants to stand up but McSmokerson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Argete is looking to take a break and control but McSmokerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McSmokerson is looking for a sweep. Argete is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McSmokerson is trying to stand.
McSmokerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McSmokerson wants to get back to full guard but Argete has passed into side control.
McSmokerson wants to get back to his feet.
McSmokerson wants to control but Argete is having none of it.
McSmokerson is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey McSmokerson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Argete swings for the body but McSmokerson moves out of range.
McSmokerson checks the leg kick.

McSmokerson has managed to clinch.

McSmokerson breaks the clinch.
Argete will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McSmokerson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from McSmokerson does no damage.

McSmokerson rushes Argete and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McSmokerson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Argete in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McSmokerson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Argete's face.
McSmokerson landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McSmokerson obliges.
McSmokerson lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McSmokerson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Argete takes an elbow to the forehead.
McSmokerson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Argete tries to pull guard but McSmokerson won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for McSmokerson.

McSmokerson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Argete will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

McSmokerson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

McSmokerson breaks from the clinch.

McSmokerson moves into the clinch.
McSmokerson with a knee to the head.
Argete tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McSmokerson smiles and moves away.

McSmokerson takes the fight into the clinch.
McSmokerson connects with a knee to the head.
McSmokerson landing knees to the head.
Argete fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mickey McSmokerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlo Argete.
Argete drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McSmokerson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McSmokerson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McSmokerson lands a knee to the head.
Mickey McSmokerson has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from McSmokerson.

McSmokerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Argete throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting McSmokerson counter with a right hand.

McSmokerson rushes Argete and presses him up against the cage.
Argete wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McSmokerson has him pressed against the cage.

McSmokerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Argete circles away from the clinch attempt.
Argete fails with the takedown
and McSmokerson counters with a good low kick that Argete was not able to check.
McSmokerson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mickey McSmokerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McSmokerson has closed the distance and engaged Argete in a clinch.
McSmokerson with a knee to the head.
McSmokerson lands a knee to the head.
McSmokerson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McSmokerson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

McSmokerson breaks from the clinch.
Argete wants to clinch but McSmokerson slips to the side

and McSmokerson moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argete drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McSmokerson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McSmokerson scores a nice knee to the body.
McSmokerson taking a breather.
McSmokerson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Argete wants to stall.
McSmokerson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Argete lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McSmokerson lands a left hand.
McSmokerson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Argete takes a knee right on the jaw!
Argete jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McSmokerson walks away with a smile on his face. Argete gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Argete takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Carlo Argete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Argete swats away the attempt to clinch by McSmokerson.

McSmokerson drives through and clinches with Argete against the cage.
Argete working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A knee to the head by McSmokerson.
McSmokerson lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by McSmokerson.
McSmokerson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Argete wants to break the clinch but can't.
McSmokerson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Argete lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McSmokerson scores with a knee to the head.
McSmokerson with a knee to the head.
Argete goes for a takedown attempt but McSmokerson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

McSmokerson forces Argete back against the cage and clinches.
Mickey McSmokerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McSmokerson scores with a knee to the head.
Argete fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McSmokerson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McSmokerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Argete can do to turn this around?
McSmokerson connects with a knee to the head.
Argete changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McSmokerson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

McSmokerson moves into range and clinches up with Argete.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey McSmokerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McSmokerson 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey McSmokerson!