PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skwisgaar Skwigelf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skwigelf's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bloodrocuted. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Skwigelf
vs
Smirnov

190 cm
26
215 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

189 cm
25
214 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skwisgaar Skwigelf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boris Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skwigelf scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Skwigelf misses its intended target.
Skwigelf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skwigelf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skwigelf thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Smirnov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skwigelf doesn't seem phased though.
Skwigelf throws an overhand right that lands on Smirnov's shoulder, as Smirnov tries to avoid the shot.
Skwigelf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smirnov counters with a right hand to the body.
Skwigelf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smirnov.

Smirnov moves into range and clinches up with Skwigelf.

Skwigelf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smirnov lands a jab to Skwigelf's midsection.
Smirnov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skwigelf is looking to chop away at Smirnov's legs.
Skwigelf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Smirnov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Skwigelf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skwigelf just misses with a punch to the body.
Skwigelf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smirnov is able to avoid easily.
Smirnov is looking to slow Skwigelf down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skwigelf throws a chopping leg kick but Smirnov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smirnov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skwigelf on the side of the head.
Skwigelf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smirnov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skwigelf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skwigelf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skwigelf slips under a jab from Smirnov.
Skwigelf takes one on the button.
Smirnov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smirnov scores with a body shot.
Skwisgaar Skwigelf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skwigelf throws a big shot that misses.
Skwigelf ducks under a wild hook from Smirnov.
Skwigelf throws a big shot that misses.
Skwigelf misses with a body shot.
Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skwigelf.
Smirnov tries to bum rush Skwigelf with a series of wild strikes but Skwigelf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Skwigelf tries to keep at a distance but Smirnov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smirnov misses with a hook from the clinch.

Skwigelf manages to break the clinch.
Skwigelf scores with a body shot.
Good work by Smirnov as he checks the leg kick.
Smirnov just misses with a punch to the body.
Smirnov tries to clinch but Skwigelf moves out of range.
Smirnov blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Smirnov misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skwigelf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smirnov on the side of the head.

It looks like Boris Smirnov has been cut.
Skwigelf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smirnov to score with a decent uppercut.
Smirnov moves out of range as Skwigelf strikes.
Smirnov throws a sloppy head kick and Skwigelf moves out of range easily.
Skwigelf thows a leg kick but Smirnov checks it
and Smirnov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Skwigelf's knee momentarily.
Skwigelf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smirnov moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smirnov checks a leg kick.
Skwigelf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smirnov.
Smirnov scoring well with a low kick there.
Smirnov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skwigelf counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smirnov looks to throw the jab but Skwigelf is out of range.
Boris Smirnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skwigelf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smirnov.
Skwigelf shoots in for a double leg but Smirnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skwigelf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smirnov.
Skwigelf misses with a double jab.
Skwigelf cracks the inside of Smirnov's front leg.
Skwigelf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skwigelf.
Smirnov closes the distance but Skwigelf moves to the side
and Skwigelf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skwigelf misses with an uppercut.
Skwigelf throws a lazy right hand but Smirnov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smirnov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skwigelf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Skwigelf misses.
Smirnov tests Skwigelf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skwigelf thuds his right hand into Smirnov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smirnov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skwigelf misses with a body punch
enabling Smirnov to counter with a crisp jab.
Skwigelf swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Skwigelf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skwigelf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smirnov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skwigelf on the side of the head.
Smirnov slips under a jab.
Skwigelf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smirnov moves away.
Smirnov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Skwigelf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smirnov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skwigelf can pounce on him.
Skwigelf jabs at Smirnov's body.
Smirnov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skwigelf misses the body punch

and Smirnov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smirnov.
Skwigelf tries to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Smirnov.
Nice body punch from Smirnov - that landed with a thud.
Smirnov throws an elbow that misses.
Skwigelf wants to break free but Smirnov has control.
Smirnov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smirnov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skwigelf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smirnov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smirnov misses with a punch on the inside.
Smirnov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Skwigelf's efforts to push away.
Skwigelf tries to circle away but Smirnov has him pinned against the cage.
Smirnov looking to stall.
Skwigelf has had enough of the clinch but Smirnov keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Smirnov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skwigelf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skwigelf takes a shot to the head.
Smirnov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Smirnov.
Skwigelf is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling him.
Skwigelf wants to break free but Smirnov has control.
A head punch on the inside from Smirnov fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Smirnov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Smirnov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smirnov scores with a hook to the body. Skwigelf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A clash of legs there as Smirnov blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smirnov.
Smirnov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Skwigelf - just one landing.
No joy there for Skwigelf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Smirnov has managed to clinch.
Smirnov lands a left hand.
Smirnov misses with a punch on the inside.
Smirnov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Smirnov.
Skwigelf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Skwigelf is trying to force a seperation but Smirnov has the dominant position.
Smirnov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skwigelf's defenses.

It looks like Skwisgaar Skwigelf has been cut.
Smirnov lands a hook that snaps the head of Skwigelf backwards.
Skwigelf misses with a body punch.
Smirnov throws a punch but it's blocked by Skwigelf.
Smirnov has Skwigelf pressed against the cage, preventing Skwigelf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Smirnov.
A short uppercut from Smirnov.
Smirnov scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smirnov prevents Skwigelf from breaking the clinch.
Smirnov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smirnov keeps control of Skwigelf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skwigelf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smirnov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skwigelf working hard to break the clinch.
Smirnov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smirnov lands an elbow inside.
Smirnov lands a left hand.
Smirnov lands a hook that snaps the head of Skwigelf backwards.
Smirnov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smirnov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smirnov keeps control of Skwigelf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smirnov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smirnov lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smirnov.

Skwigelf is rocked!
Smirnov avoiding damage.
Smirnov scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Skwigelf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smirnov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smirnov dips a shoulder and cracks Skwigelf with a mighty uppercut! Skwigelf falls back against the cage and Smirnov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Skwigelf is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Smirnov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Smirnov!