PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Smith (ranked 982 p4p, 146 weight class) and Sandor Clegane (ranked 1599 p4p, 235 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap by AC/DC. Clegane has chosen Gladiator as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smith
vs
Clegane

186 cm
38
220 lbs
24 - 15 - 0

199 cm
37
207 lbs
25 - 15 - 0

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World class boxer
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World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Clegane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clegane to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Clegane lands with a shot to the body.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clegane is out of range and Smith settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
A jab from Clegane misses.
Clegane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Clegane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clegane just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Clegane's belly button to the back.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Ian Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clegane 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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Clegane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clegane.
Smith thumps Clegane with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clegane connects with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Clegane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Clegane is out of range.
Clegane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith lands a nice hook to Clegane's body. Clegane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clegane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Clegane throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clegane.
Clegane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clegane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
As Clegane backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clegane.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clegane throws out the jab.
Clegane looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Clegane tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Clegane tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Clegane checks it.
Clegane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clegane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Clegane misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clegane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Clegane slips under a jab from Smith.
Clegane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clegane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clegane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Clegane staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Clegane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clegane.
Clegane throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Clegane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Clegane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Clegane clinches with his opponent.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Clegane controls the action.
Come on Clegane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Clegane prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith tries a body shot but Clegane blocks it.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Clegane controls the action.
Clegane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Clegane.
Clegane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith prevents a body shot from Clegane.
Smith is leaning against Clegane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clegane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Clegane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Ian Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Clegane.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Clegane uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Clegane misses.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Clegane finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clegane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clegane misses with an uppercut.
Clegane checks a leg kick.
Clegane delivers a nice body kick.
Clegane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clegane, as that shot connected.
Ian Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clegane tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Clegane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Clegane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a body punch but Clegane moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Clegane moves into the clinch.
Clegane misses with a body punch.
Clegane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Clegane manages to pull guard.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Clegane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Clegane trying to control the position.

Clegane has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.

Clegane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clegane controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Clegane tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Clegane is retaining full guard.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clegane is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith trying to control but Clegane is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Clegane is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Clegane has wrist control.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Clegane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.

Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clegane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Clegane's legs - danger averted.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Clegane is defending the position.
Clegane wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is thwarting Clegane's attempts to control the position.
Clegane is looking to improve his position.
Smith throwing shots but Clegane is blocking nicely.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clegane's head.
Clegane is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Clegane trying to control here.
Clegane is looking to improve his position.
Clegane trying to control from the bottom.

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.
Ground and pound from Smith.

Clegane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Clegane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is keen to just control but Clegane is a slippery customer.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clegane trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Clegane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Clegane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Smith dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Clegane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Clegane slips the punch.
Clegane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clegane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clegane.
Clegane throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Clegane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith throws the left hand but Clegane avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clegane.
Clegane lands a right hook to the body.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Clegane loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Clegane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith is looking to slow Clegane down with leg kicks.
Clegane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clegane blocks a jab.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Clegane ducks down to avoid it.
Clegane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clegane is looking to land body kicks.

Clegane gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Ian Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith has Clegane pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Clegane from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Clegane postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clegane's guard.

Clegane is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Smith rolls with it to try and escape but Clegane cranks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sandor Clegane!
Sandor Clegane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ian Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'I still don't have what it takes. I must train harder.'.