PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christiano Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teijo Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smokeleaf comes into the arena with Clawfinger Biggest & the Best blaring out of the sound system. Christiano Smokeleaf has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Smokeleaf
vs
Tarzan

200 cm
29
242 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

185 cm
32
300 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christiano Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teijo Tarzan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarzan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smokeleaf lands with an overhand left.
Smokeleaf's corner calls for a 1-2. Smokeleaf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tarzan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smokeleaf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarzan misses with a two punch combination.
Smokeleaf is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tarzan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarzan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smokeleaf thows a body shot but no joy.
Tarzan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tarzan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarzan moves out of range of the body kick from Smokeleaf.
Tarzan misses with a double jab.
Smokeleaf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tarzan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Teijo Tarzan has been cut.
Smokeleaf lands a nice looking body shot.
Tarzan misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf takes a swing at Tarzan's ribcage but misses.
Smokeleaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smokeleaf misses with a few strikes there.
Tarzan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smokeleaf misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Tarzan misses.
Tarzan lands the left hand.
Smokeleaf is looking to land body kicks.
Tarzan throws a lazy uppercut

and Smokeleaf counters with a single leg into guard. Tarzan didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokeleaf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarzan working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarzan is keeping the position for now.
Smokeleaf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smokeleaf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tarzan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tarzan has his hands on Smokeleaf's head, controlling the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick but Tarzan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smokeleaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Smokeleaf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smokeleaf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tarzan checks it well.
Smokeleaf clobbers Tarzan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smokeleaf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big right from Tarzan misses.
Teijo Tarzan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf thows a body shot but no joy.
Smokeleaf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good exchange - Smokeleaf coming out on top.
Tarzan throws a body punch but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
Smokeleaf throws a series of punches but Tarzan avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Tarzan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smokeleaf throws a body punch but Tarzan moves out of range.
Smokeleaf wants to slow Tarzan down by chopping away at his legs.
Smokeleaf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tarzan slips under a jab.
Tarzan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smokeleaf throws a nice looking combination but Tarzan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smokeleaf is looking to wear down Tarzan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tarzan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smokeleaf scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smokeleaf.
Tarzan lands a body shot.
Tarzan misses with a hook

and Smokeleaf counters with a single leg into guard. Tarzan didn't expect that.
Tarzan wants to stand up but Smokeleaf is controlling him.
Smokeleaf has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smokeleaf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarzan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tarzan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smokeleaf won't allow Tarzan to sweep him here.
Tarzan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tarzan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smokeleaf is controlling him.

Teijo Tarzan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smokeleaf scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christiano Smokeleaf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teijo Tarzan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smokeleaf swings for the body but Tarzan moves out of range.
Tarzan ducks under a wild hook from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf works over Tarzan's head and body with a nice combination.
Smokeleaf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarzan can do to turn this around?
Smokeleaf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tarzan.
Smokeleaf misses with a wild body shot.
Tarzan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tarzan throws a shot from downtown. Smokeleaf moves away and avoids it.
Smokeleaf throws a body punch but Tarzan moves out of range.
Smokeleaf throws a nice outside leg kick.

Smokeleaf moves into range and clinches up with Tarzan.
Smokeleaf can't find room to land a body shot as Tarzan controls the action.
Tarzan is looking to break free of the clinch but Smokeleaf has double underhooks.
A short right from Smokeleaf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smokeleaf tries a body shot but Tarzan blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smokeleaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smokeleaf tries a body shot but Tarzan blocks it.
Smokeleaf misses with a punch to the body.
Smokeleaf misses with a body punch.
Smokeleaf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tarzan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smokeleaf can't find room to land a body shot as Tarzan controls the action.
Smokeleaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarzan's elbow.
Tarzan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smokeleaf tries to throw a body punch but Tarzan avoids it by throwing Smokeleaf back against the cage.

Smokeleaf is trying to trip Tarzan. He has hold of a leg but Tarzan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smokeleaf persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tarzan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smokeleaf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarzan is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarzan has his hands on Smokeleaf's head, controlling the position.
Tarzan keeping moving, preventing Smokeleaf from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Christiano Smokeleaf wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tarzan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smokeleaf with a hook.
Smokeleaf takes a swing at Tarzan's ribcage but misses.
Smokeleaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarzan is just out of range.
Tarzan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smokeleaf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smokeleaf throws out a loose jab but Tarzan uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarzan moves away.
Tarzan moves out of range as Smokeleaf throws a body kick.
Smokeleaf on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Christiano Smokeleaf has been cut.
Smokeleaf misses with an uppercut.
Tarzan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smokeleaf.
Tarzan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smokeleaf moves away.
Tarzan misses with a body shot

and Smokeleaf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tarzan's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smokeleaf trying to control but Tarzan is working from the bottom.
Tarzan is controlling Smokeleaf's posture.
Smokeleaf wants to pass the guard but Tarzan is keeping the position.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarzan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tarzan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smokeleaf is now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is looking to advance position but Tarzan won't allow it.
Smokeleaf wants to control but Tarzan is keeping him busy.
Tarzan tries to kick Smokeleaf off but Smokeleaf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tarzan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tarzan wants to get back to his feet but Smokeleaf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smokeleaf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tarzan managing to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tarzan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smokeleaf advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christiano Smokeleaf dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.

Tarzan ducks under a wild hook from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tarzan misses the shot to the body.
Smokeleaf cracks a nice hook into Tarzan's ribs.
Smokeleaf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarzan.
Tarzan throws a push kick but Smokeleaf slaps the foot to one side.
Smokeleaf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smokeleaf lands a really nice looking cross but Tarzan seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smokeleaf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Smokeleaf drops Tarzan with a left right combo! Smokeleaf follows him down to the ground into side control.
Smokeleaf is looking to take a break and control but Tarzan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Smokeleaf is trying to get an arm triangle but Tarzan is defending well.
Smokeleaf controlling from side mount.
Tarzan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf trying to control the action but Tarzan is working from the bottom.
Christiano Smokeleaf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smokeleaf controlling the position.
Tarzan taking a bit of punishment here - Smokeleaf scoring with strikes.
Smokeleaf wants to control but Tarzan is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Tarzan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Smokeleaf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Teijo Tarzan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf tries to move to mount but Tarzan blocks the move with his legs.
Smokeleaf throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smokeleaf scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tarzan to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Tarzan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Smokeleaf are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarzan struggling a bit here.
Smokeleaf in side control, throwing shots but Tarzan defends.
Tarzan struggling a bit here.
Smokeleaf trying to control the action but Tarzan is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan is looking for a sweep.
Smokeleaf is chipping away with strikes.
Smokeleaf wants to control but Tarzan is keeping him busy.
Tarzan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smokeleaf landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tarzan dodges the ground and pound from Smokeleaf.
Tarzan can't do much from the bottom here.
Smokeleaf trying to control the action but Tarzan is working from the bottom.
Smokeleaf scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tarzan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smokeleaf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf wants to control but Tarzan is keeping him busy.

Smokeleaf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokeleaf connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tarzan some visible discomfort.
Tarzan is not content to let Smokeleaf control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tarzan sneaks back into half guard.
Smokeleaf passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tarzan!

And that's the end of the fight!
Christiano Smokeleaf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smokeleaf 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christiano Smokeleaf!
A very excited looking Christiano Smokeleaf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.