|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by When Will They Shoot. Infamous is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: WillyNorthpole - Hood Sh**. Barry Smith had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
26
270 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
|
210 cm
25
260 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Infamous!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Infamous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Infamous takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Paulo Infamous has been cut.
Smith avoids the head kick by Infamous.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Infamous circles away.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Infamous does no damage.
Infamous circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Infamous slips the punch.
Smith takes a swing at Infamous's ribcage but misses.
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Infamous is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Infamous is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Infamous is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Infamous throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Infamous is defending well.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Infamous is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Infamous!
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith wants to control the pace but Infamous is squirming around nicely.
Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Infamous has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Infamous!
Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Infamous to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Infamous has control of the leg.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Infamous misses with a wild combination.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Infamous is out of range.
Infamous stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Infamous wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Infamous's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Infamous 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Infamous saw that one coming.
Infamous lands a jab to the head.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Infamous, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Infamous against the cage but Infamous circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Infamous keeps the fight on the outside.
Paulo Infamous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Infamous.
Smith tries to clinch there but Infamous circles away.
Infamous avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Infamous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith darts in and clinches Infamous up against the cage.
Infamous 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. Infamous gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Infamous keeps the fight on the outside.
Infamous gets the takedown into side control.
Smith tries to buck Infamous off but Infamous is having none of it.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith wants to take a breather but Infamous is having none of it.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Infamous!
Infamous blocking the ground and pound.
Infamous holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Infamous?
Smith is stalling here but it's allowed Infamous to get half guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Infamous is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Infamous sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Infamous's hands, connecting with Infamous's forehead.
Infamous moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Infamous is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Infamous is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Barry Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Infamous is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Smith scores with a jab. Infamous acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That has opened up Paulo Infamous's cut even more.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Infamous is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Infamous manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Infamous's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Infamous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith tries to clinch up but Infamous circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barry Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Infamous back into the cage.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith tries to clinch but Infamous moves out of range.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Infamous throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Infamous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Infamous moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Infamous counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith tries to clinch but Infamous is having none of it.
Smith tries to clinch but Infamous moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Infamous blocks a head kick by Smith.
Infamous bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Infamous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Infamous lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Infamous throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Infamous throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Infamous avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Infamous.
Infamous moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Infamous swinging wilding here.
Smith tries to move into range but Infamous moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Infamous digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Infamous swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Infamous lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a combination
and Infamous counters with a straight right hand.
Smith tries to clinch but Infamous moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barry Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Infamous counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith wants to clinch but Infamous slips to the side
and Infamous counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Infamous to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Infamous's waist but Infamous gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
A combination from Infamous does no damage.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Infamous counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Infamous tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulo Infamous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barry Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith wants to control but Infamous is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is trying to control but Infamous passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Barry Smith.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Smith!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
