PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Crossers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Smith told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Crossers
vs
Smith

190 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Spartan Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Crossers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Smith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crossers doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.

Crossers closes the distance and clinches.
Crossers is looking for a takedown.
Crossers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Crossers jumps guard.
Crossers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crossers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Crossers's legs - danger averted.

Crossers 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crossers tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Crossers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crossers is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Crossers is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crossers wants a takedown.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Crossers is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith tries for a takedown but Crossers manages to get underhooks.
Crossers is trying to break free.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Crossers controls his hands.
Crossers slows down the pace here.
Crossers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Crossers pulls guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crossers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crossers looking for a sweep. Not yet Crossers, not yet.
Crossers trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith won't allow Crossers to sweep him here.

Crossers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crossers doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smith won't allow Crossers to get back to his feet.
Crossers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Crossers postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Crossers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crossers trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crossers stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Crossers wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crossers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tim Crossers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crossers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Crossers has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Crossers is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crossers has his back to the cage.

Crossers successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crossers pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Crossers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crossers tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crossers working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.
Crossers is breathing heavily.
Crossers is looking to escape.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith prevents Crossers from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Crossers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No joy there for Crossers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crossers.
Crossers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Crossers looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Crossers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Crossers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crossers fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Crossers. Crossers gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Crossers.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Crossers shoots in.
Crossers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Smith counters with a crisp right hand that drops Crossers! Smith lets Crossers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

It looks like Tim Crossers has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crossers bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Smith comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Crossers falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Crossers was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Smith!