PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christiano Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Stupka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smokeleaf comes to the cage accompanied by Clawfinger Biggest & the Best. Stupka has chosen Red Army March as his entrance music. Christiano Smokeleaf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smokeleaf
vs
Stupka

200 cm
21
246 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Resistance

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christiano Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocco Stupka!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stupka moves away.

Smokeleaf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smokeleaf slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stupka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stupka tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Stupka does no damage.
Smokeleaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stupka was well out of range. Poor timing from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smokeleaf misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf tries to move into range but Stupka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rocco Stupka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stupka throws a nice looking combination but Smokeleaf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smokeleaf.
Stupka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smokeleaf.
A slow jab from Smokeleaf misses its intended target.
No luck for Smokeleaf with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Stupka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smokeleaf throws a hook but Stupka blocks it.
Smokeleaf dodges the punch combination from Stupka.
Stupka throws a head kick that misses.
Smokeleaf shoots in looking for a takedown but Stupka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smokeleaf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christiano Smokeleaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stupka stuffs the takedown.
Smokeleaf ducks under a wild hook from Stupka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smokeleaf clinches with his opponent.
Smokeleaf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stupka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Smokeleaf lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smokeleaf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smokeleaf working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smokeleaf prevents Stupka from improving his position.
Stupka trying to hold on to Smokeleaf's head to control him but Smokeleaf postures up.
Smokeleaf has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smokeleaf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stupka is trying to get back to full guard.
Smokeleaf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stupka's head.
Stupka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smokeleaf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smokeleaf is controlling the pace.
Smokeleaf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smokeleaf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smokeleaf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smokeleaf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stupka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Smokeleaf seems content to control.

Smokeleaf wants to work for an arm triangle but Stupka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smokeleaf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smokeleaf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stupka can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smokeleaf sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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!
Smokeleaf passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stupka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stupka lands a nice shot to the body.
Stupka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stupka misses with a few strikes there.
Stupka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stupka looks to land a combination. Smokeleaf sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stupka looks to land a left hand but Smokeleaf moved out of range nicely.
Stupka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice cross by Stupka.
Stupka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smokeleaf.
Stupka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smokeleaf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stupka misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smokeleaf shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smokeleaf slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Christiano Smokeleaf wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smokeleaf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stupka.
Christiano Smokeleaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smokeleaf has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christiano Smokeleaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stupka misses with a series of wild punches.
Smokeleaf misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Stupka there.
Rocco Stupka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stupka throws a jab but it's blocked by Smokeleaf.
Decent striking displayed by Smokeleaf there.
Smokeleaf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stupka swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf throws a lazy right hand but Stupka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stupka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smokeleaf at a distance.
The fighters circling - Stupka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stupka throws out a loose jab but Smokeleaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stupka lands a jab.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch but Stupka is having none of it.
Stupka slips a straight right by Smokeleaf.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smokeleaf.

Smokeleaf looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smokeleaf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smokeleaf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smokeleaf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stupka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smokeleaf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smokeleaf trying to control but Stupka is working from the bottom.
Stupka working a defensive guard here.
Stupka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smokeleaf.
Stupka trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smokeleaf trying to control but Stupka is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smokeleaf chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rocco Stupka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Stupka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Stupka.
Stupka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smokeleaf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smokeleaf misses with a right hand
and Stupka counters with a series of strikes. Smokeleaf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stupka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smokeleaf misses with a straight right.
Stupka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smokeleaf misses with a hook. Stupka ducked under it nicely.
Smokeleaf slips under a jab from Stupka.
Smokeleaf missing with a left hand there. Stupka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smokeleaf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stupka but Stupka pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Smokeleaf moves into the clinch.
Smokeleaf misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Stupka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smokeleaf is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is trying to drag Stupka to the mat but Stupka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smokeleaf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stupka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christiano Smokeleaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smokeleaf throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smokeleaf fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf lands a nice shot to the body.

Stupka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocco Stupka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stupka throws a series of punches but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
Stupka misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Stupka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf misses with a looping right.
Stupka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smokeleaf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stupka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stupka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stupka leaves Smokeleaf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smokeleaf lands a nice hook to Stupka's body. Stupka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokeleaf throws a right and a left that Stupka avoids nicely.
Stupka looks to land a combination but Smokeleaf avoids it well.
Smokeleaf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stupka but Stupka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smokeleaf shoots in for a takedown but Stupka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Smokeleaf has managed to clinch.
Smokeleaf lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smokeleaf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stupka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stupka prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smokeleaf.
Stupka is trying to break the clinch but Smokeleaf is controlling him.
Smokeleaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smokeleaf goes for a takedown attempt but Stupka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stupka slips under a jab.
Stupka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stupka.

It looks like Christiano Smokeleaf has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Stupka.
Smokeleaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Stupka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stupka feints a jab promting Smokeleaf to slip. Stupka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smokeleaf slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smokeleaf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stupka.
Stupka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stupka scores with a hook.
Smokeleaf fails with a takedown attempt.
Smokeleaf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stupka defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Stupka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stupka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Stupka!
During a confident post fight interview, Rocco Stupka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.