PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sol Fitzsimmons (ranked 787 p4p, 1026 weight class) and Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 107 p4p, 140 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fitzsimmons
vs
Smash Machine

187 cm
34
215
22 - 16 - 1

194 cm
29
218
16 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sol Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smash Machine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Smash Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smash Machine throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Smash Machine looks to land a combination but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Smash Machine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smash Machine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smash Machine looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Smash Machine clobbers Fitzsimmons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzsimmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Fitzsimmons tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smash Machine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smash Machine.

Smash Machine has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons slowing the pace effectively.
Smash Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smash Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzsimmons's defenses.
Smash Machine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Smash Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Smash Machine blocks it.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Fitzsimmons to work.
Smash Machine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitzsimmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smash Machine with a knee to the head.

It looks like Sol Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Smash Machine with a knee to the head.

Fitzsimmons is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons avoids the elbow strike from Smash Machine, against the cage.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smash Machine's elbow.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks with his arms.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smash Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smash Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smash Machine blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Smash Machine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
Smash Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Smash Machine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzsimmons or not.
A knee to the head by Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
Smash Machine blocking some punches.
Smash Machine prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smash Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzsimmons blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine lands a nice knee to the body.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
Smash Machine landing knees to the body.
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!
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smash Machine lands with a light punch inside.
Smash Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Smash Machine lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine blocks an elbow strike.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.

Smash Machine connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Fitzsimmons goes down! Smash Machine jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Smash Machine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fitzsimmons is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smash Machine is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sol Fitzsimmons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Smash Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Smash Machine lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage and back into range.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Smash Machine's head but Smash Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smash Machine pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fitzsimmons back to the cage. Smash Machine follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Smash Machine with an uppercut!
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Smash Machine misses the target.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Smash Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Smash Machine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Smash Machine feints the counter takedown.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Smash Machine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Smash Machine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smash Machine connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smash Machine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Fitzsimmons gets tackled into the cage by Smash Machine. Smash Machine maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons - that landed with a thud.
Fitzsimmons is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smash Machine's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fitzsimmons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smash Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smash Machine looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzsimmons is blocking nicely.
Smash Machine landing knees to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzsimmons blocks it with crossed arms.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons avoids a wild elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Smash Machine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smash Machine crunches a lovely knee into Fitzsimmons's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks with his arms.
Smash Machine looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzsimmons is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons looking to stall.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzsimmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzsimmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Smash Machine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzsimmons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smash Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smash Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks with his arms.
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smash Machine crunches a lovely knee into Fitzsimmons's ribcage.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzsimmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Smash Machine lands with a short shot to the head.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons trying to stall but Smash Machine improves his position.
Smash Machine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzsimmons blocks it with crossed arms.
Smash Machine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smash Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smash Machine lands a nice knee to the body.
Smash Machine landing knees to the body.
Smash Machine lands a right hand.
Smash Machine lands a left hand.
Fitzsimmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smash Machine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fitzsimmons's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smash Machines head.
Fitzsimmons dodges an elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons looking to stall.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Smash Machine throws knees to the body.
Smash Machine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine lands a nice elbow.
Smash Machine lands with a right to the head.
Smash Machine missing with knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Smash Machine lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the cage here. Smash Machine manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - Fitzsimmons drops to the canvas! He's done! Smash Machine goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Clinch King Smash Machine!
An out of breath and clearly excited Clinch King Smash Machine thanked Un-Kaged Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).