PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Haarmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Haarmann
vs
Smith

190 cm
33
223 lbs
25 - 19 - 0

192 cm
39
259 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fritz Haarmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Fritz Haarmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Haarmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haarmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a head shot. Haarmann uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith stands up over Haarmann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith distracts Haarmann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haarmann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Haarmann in his guard.

Haarmann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haarmann has Smith in his guard.

Haarmann looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith postures up in Haarmann's guard and throws a big left but Haarmann blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haarmann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Haarmann in his guard.

Smith wants to sweep here but Haarmann controlling him for the moment.

Haarmann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haarmann has Smith in his guard.

Smith postures up in Haarmann's guard and throws a big left but Haarmann blocks it.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haarmann has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haarmann is keeping the position for now.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith passes Haarmann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haarmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is nestled in close to Haarmann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Haarmann is rocked!
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Haarmann is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Smith is working for a submission of some sort.

Smith is looking for a kimura here.

Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haarmann seems to have got his legs back now.
Haarmann keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Haarmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Haarmann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith feints and then cracks Haarmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haarmann down.
Smith throws the left hand but Haarmann avoids the punch easily.

Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Haarmann to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.

Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haarmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haarmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is trying to ground and pound but Haarmann uses the momentary lack of control by Smith to regain half guard.
Smith with the ground and pound but Haarmann uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnny Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Smith has gone for a leg lock! Haarmann slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.

Smith keeping moving, preventing Haarmann from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Haarmann has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haarmann's guard.

Haarmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith advances to half guard.
Haarmann wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Smith is working for a kimura but Haarmann is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haarmann defending well though.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith is pressing down on Haarmann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haarmann is holding on for now.
Haarmann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.

Smith is working for a kimura but Haarmann is defending it quite comfortably.
Haarmann is looking to improve his position.

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haarmann defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Haarmann is defending well.
Haarmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haarmann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Haarmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith postures up in Haarmann's guard and throws a big left but Haarmann blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Haarmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Haarmann avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Haarmann in the body.

Smith throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Haarmann stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Smith follows into mount!

Haarmann is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big strike lands for Smith! That's really hurt Haarmann and he's turned his back - Smith keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Smith jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Smith!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Fritz Haarmann had this to say: 'Zum Teufel!'.