PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elbrys Gora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maverick Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gora comes to the cage accompanied by Cadillac Records - Howlin' Wolf Sings . Smokeleaf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It . Maverick Smokeleaf will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gora
vs
Smokeleaf

184 cm
31
272 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

205 cm
34
284 lbs
27 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Elbrys Gora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maverick Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smokeleaf lands a glancing blow to the side of Gora's head.

It looks like Elbrys Gora has been cut.
Smokeleaf wants to land a leg kick but Gora is out of range.
A combination from Smokeleaf does no damage.
Gora drops his hands momentarily and Smokeleaf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Gora has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gora on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smokeleaf looks for the body kick but Gora saw that one coming.
Gora throws a series of punches but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Smokeleaf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smokeleaf lands a lovely overhand right.

Elbrys Gora's cut is getting worse.
Gora chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smokeleaf can pounce on him.
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick but Gora sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gora lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Maverick Smokeleaf has been cut.
Smokeleaf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smokeleaf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smokeleaf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smokeleaf misses the body punch

and Gora counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smokeleaf looking to control.
Gora prevents Smokeleaf from getting back to his feet.
Gora trying to control the position from guard on top but Smokeleaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smokeleaf wants to stand and escape but Gora is having none of it.
Gora throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Smokeleaf trying to keep a closed guard but Gora is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smokeleaf throws a jab but it's blocked by Gora.
Gora walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smokeleaf.
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 crisp jab.

Elbrys Gora's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Maverick Smokeleaf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Smokeleaf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gora doesn't seem phased though.
Maverick Smokeleaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Smokeleaf rushes Gora and presses him up against the cage.

Gora pulls guard.

Gora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smokeleaf is aware though and is defending well.

Gora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smokeleaf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smokeleaf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf being controlled here momentarily.
Smokeleaf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gora works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Gora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smokeleaf defends it easily.
Smokeleaf is looking to stand up but Gora won't let him.

Smokeleaf gets to his feet. Gora looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Gora shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gora showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gora seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smokeleaf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf has a hand on Gora's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gora takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Smokeleaf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gora lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gora trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smokeleaf wants to try and get back to his feet.

Gora working for a guillotine from mount but Smokeleaf is in no mood to give up.
Gora connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That has opened up Maverick Smokeleaf's cut even more.
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!
Gora fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

The cut above Maverick Smokeleaf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smokeleaf trying desperately to get to his feet.
Smokeleaf is looking to get to half guard.

Gora has control of Smokeleaf's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smokeleaf regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Elbrys Gora will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smokeleaf gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gora to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smokeleaf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora 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.
Gora throwing strikes from guard but Smokeleaf blocks nicely.
Elbrys Gora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gora throwing strikes from guard but Smokeleaf blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora content to stall in guard here.
Gora throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gora passes Smokeleaf's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Gora seems to be working for a kimura but Smokeleaf defends the submission attempt.
Gora throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smokeleaf wants to get back to his feet.

Gora is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gora is trying to control. Smokeleaf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gora prevents Smokeleaf from standing back up.

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.
Gora prevents Smokeleaf from improving his position.

Gora is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Gora is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smokeleaf sees it coming and defends easily.

Gora is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gora controlling the pace.
Smokeleaf is not content to let Gora control the position.
Smokeleaf gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gora drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gora jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smokeleaf wants to stand and escape but Gora is having none of it.
Gora seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smokeleaf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smokeleaf connects with a looping right hand.
Smokeleaf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Jeez, Elbrys Gora's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gora looks to land a left hand but Smokeleaf moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smokeleaf lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gora has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gora and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gora on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maverick Smokeleaf!
After winning the bout, Maverick Smokeleaf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.