PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chester Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Narcissistic Cannibal. On his way into the cage it seems that Chester Sanchez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chester Sanchez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Sanchez
vs
Smith

205 cm
29
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
250 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chester Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Sanchez shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Chester Sanchez has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith throws a right hand that misses

and Sanchez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sanchez wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chester Sanchez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Smith connects with a jab.
Sanchez defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses

and Sanchez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.
Smith not doing much here.

Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Smith trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanchez wants to control but Smith passes easily into half guard.
Smith prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Chester Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chester Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Smith feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.

Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Sanchez down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Sanchez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Smith misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Smith regains half guard, as Sanchez was trying to land strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets full guard.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chester Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Smith.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Chester Sanchez's cut is getting worse.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Smith misses.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez moves out of range as Smith strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Smith misses with a low kick.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Chester Sanchez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith misses with an uppercut

and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is controlling Sanchez's trapped leg to prevent Sanchez from advancing to side control.
Sanchez prevents Smith from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanchez.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Smith managing to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Leon Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chester Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Smith throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Chester Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith misses with a right hand
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
A big right from Smith misses.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.

Jeez, Chester Sanchez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leon Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Sanchez is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chester Sanchez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leon Smith!
Leon Smith is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Leon Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.