PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donald Smith (ranked 4867 p4p, 5079 weight class) and Arturo Chavez Chibli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smith
vs
Chavez Chibli

165 cm
18
136
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
22
140
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Chavez Chibli!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez Chibli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Chavez Chibli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chavez Chibli tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chavez Chibli connects with a high kick.

It looks like Donald Smith has been cut.
Chavez Chibli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chavez Chibli off to one side.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Donald Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Chavez Chibli.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Chavez Chibli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez Chibli doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chavez Chibli shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Chavez Chibli moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Chavez Chibli is looking for the big counter here.
Chavez Chibli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez Chibli throws a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavez Chibli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chavez Chibli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chavez Chibli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez Chibli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Chavez Chibli ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Smith looking to score a takedown here. Chavez Chibli is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Chavez Chibli's guard.
Smith postures up in Chavez Chibli's guard and throws a big left but Chavez Chibli blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chavez Chibli is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavez Chibli is retaining full guard.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez Chibli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chavez Chibli's head.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavez Chibli is keeping the position for now.
Smith is in close to Chavez Chibli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chavez Chibli has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Chavez Chibli is working from the bottom.
Chavez Chibli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chavez Chibli has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Chavez Chibli is keeping the position.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chavez Chibli wants to clinch.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chavez Chibli swinging wildly here.
Chavez Chibli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Chavez Chibli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez Chibli lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez Chibli scores with a knee to the head.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez Chibli controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith taking a breather.
Chavez Chibli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arturo Chavez Chibli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez Chibli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donald Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Chavez Chibli.
Chavez Chibli darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Chavez Chibli into the cage.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez Chibli tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Chavez Chibli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Chavez Chibli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chavez Chibli darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Chavez Chibli into the cage.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chavez Chibli is breathing heavily.
Smith swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez Chibli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chavez Chibli shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Chavez Chibli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez Chibli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Chavez Chibli keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Chavez Chibli keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith works over Chavez Chibli with some ground and pound from guard.
Chavez Chibli keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Chavez Chibli has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavez Chibli is retaining full guard.

Chavez Chibli looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavez Chibli can do to turn this around?
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chavez Chibli on the ground.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chavez Chibli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Donald Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donald Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Chavez Chibli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Chavez Chibli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chavez Chibli lands a front kick.
Chavez Chibli tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Arturo Chavez Chibli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith blocks a head kick by Chavez Chibli.
Arturo Chavez Chibli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chavez Chibli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez Chibli.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Chavez Chibli is quick to defend against it.
Smith tries a low kick but Chavez Chibli avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez Chibli shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Chavez Chibli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chavez Chibli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chavez Chibli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Donald Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Chavez Chibli.
Chavez Chibli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.

Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Chavez Chibli bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Donald Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Chavez Chibli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith won't allow Chavez Chibli to sweep him here.
Donald Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.

Chavez Chibli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez Chibli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chavez Chibli keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Chavez Chibli keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith distracts Chavez Chibli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Chavez Chibli's brow.
Smith wants to control from the top but Chavez Chibli keeps moving.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith works over Chavez Chibli with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Arturo Chavez Chibli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith wants to control from the top but Chavez Chibli keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Smith!