PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaspars Timma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smith
vs
Timma

188 cm
24
220 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

189 cm
25
215 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Smith !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaspars Timma!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Timma.
Timma misses with a straight left.
Smith slips a straight right by Timma.
Smith tests Timma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Timma throws a lazy uppercut

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith won't allow Timma to get back to his feet.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith passes into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Timma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Timma has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smith is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Timma has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timma misses with some punches.
Timma scores with a shot to the side of Smith 's head.
Timma has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Timma misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Timma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith .
Timma throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith .
Timma lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timma.
A nice left hand lands by Timma.
A frustrated look appears on Smith 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Timma is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Timma into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to circle away but Timma has him pinned against the cage.
Timma tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Timma is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Timma into the cage.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Timma tries to tie him up.
Timma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith is trying to break free.
Timma misses with a short punch on the inside.

Smith 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Timma's head back.
Timma misses with a right hand

and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Timma!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timma wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Timma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Timma is trying to buck Smith off.
Smith trying to control the action but Timma is working from the bottom.
Smith has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Timma is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Timma is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Timma is trying to stand.
Smith winds up and cracks Timma with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith stops Timma from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Timma's temple.
Smith is looking to pass Timma's guard but actually Timma recovers to full guard.
Timma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith is working Timma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Timma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith .
Timma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timma throws out the jab.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith lands a nice hook to Timma's body. Timma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Smith . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith .
Kaspars Timma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timma moves away from the strike by Smith .
Timma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Timma misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Smith .
Smith checks a low kick from Timma.

Smith feints and as Timma raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith stands and throws Timma's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to take a breather but Timma manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Smith .
Smith wants to control from the top but Timma keeps moving.
Timma is controlling Smith 's posture.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith is pushing down on Timma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Timma is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Timma is trying to stand.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Timma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith moves nicely into side control.
Timma is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Timma controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Timma is pushing Smith 's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Timma defending against the ground and pound.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Timma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timma can do to turn this around?
Timma gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Smith cracks Timma with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Timma tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Timma bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stan Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith , not yet.

Timma gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Timma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tests Timma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Timma loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Timma missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Timma scores with a punch to the head.
Timma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaspars Timma seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaspars Timma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Timma's belly button to the back.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Timma.
Smith connects with a right hand. Timma shakes it off.
Timma looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith .
Smith clobbers Timma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Timma as he avoids it easily.
Smith throws a jab when Timma was well out of range.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Timma to score with a decent uppercut.
Timma throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Timma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Timma sprawls well. He's pushed Smith 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Timma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith slips under a jab from Timma.
Smith lunges at Timma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Timma's hand.
Timma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Timma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with an uppercut
enabling Timma to counter with a crisp jab.
Timma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Timma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Timma.
Timma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith swings for the body but Timma moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaspars Timma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Timma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timma misses with a looping left.
Timma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timma throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Timma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Timma with an uppercut!
Timma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Timma misses with an uppercut

and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Timma didn't expect that.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Timma's head.
Timma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Timma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Timma keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

Timma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Stan Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Timma wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith stays in close to Timma's body and controls the position.
Timma looking for a sweep. Not yet Timma, not yet.
Smith stands and throws Timma's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith taking a breather here.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timma keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Timma tries to improve position but can't.
Timma is looking to get back to his feet here but Smith is keeping cool and he's managed to take Timma's back.
Timma wants to get back to his feet.
Timma is keeping busy.
Smith controlling from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Timma right now.
Timma looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smith .
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Timma is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Timma wants to get back to his feet.
Smith controls the action.
Timma wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Smith !
A very excited looking Stan Smith 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.