PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hazni Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Smithwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ali
vs
Smithwick

190 cm
36
245 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

170 cm
27
227 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Cynical Truth Vegas

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hazni Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Smithwick!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithwick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smithwick slips a jab and a cross from Ali.
A punch combination from Ali misses.
Smithwick tries to clinch
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Smithwick is looking to clinch.
Smithwick is looking to clinch.
Smithwick wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
Smithwick is looking to clinch.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Smithwick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smithwick tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Smithwick has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali is working for takedown but Smithwick is calmly controlling the position for now.
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!
Smithwick has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Smithwick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali is trying to force a seperation but Smithwick has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Smithwick fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithwick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Smithwick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smithwick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali blocks a body shot from Smithwick.
Ali blocks a body shot from Smithwick.
A short body shot lands from Smithwick as the two fighters clinch.
Smithwick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali is trying to break free.
Smithwick misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smithwick.
Smithwick lands with a short shot to the head.
Smithwick lands a nice uppercut.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smithwick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smithwick swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smithwick lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithwick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smithwick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Smithwick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smithwick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smithwick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smithwick presses Ali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Smithwick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Smithwick misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Smithwick.
Smithwick gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Smithwick scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Smithwick as the two fighters clinch.
Smithwick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Nice body punch from Smithwick.
Ali blocks a body shot from Smithwick.
Smithwick misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smithwick.
A body shot lands from Smithwick.
Smithwick pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smithwick misses with a body punch.
A short right from Smithwick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smithwick is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smithwick is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Smithwick.
Smithwick lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smithwick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Smithwick.
A hook to the body from Smithwick.
Smithwick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smithwick can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smithwick has him pressed against the cage.
Smithwick digs a right hand underneath Ali's ribcage. Ali let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithwick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Smithwick.
Smithwick cracks Ali with a nice body shot.
Smithwick lands a body punch.
Smithwick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Smithwick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smithwick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smithwick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Smithwick lands a shoulder strike.
Smithwick lands a shoulder strike.
Smithwick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Smithwick drops Ali onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ali is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Ali is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smithwick throws a big uppercut that drops Ali! More strikes from Smithwick and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ali lies dazed against the cage as Smithwick celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Smithwick!
A very excited looking Mick Smithwick 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.