PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Smith (ranked 5216 p4p, 6454 weight class) and El Maniac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Johnny Smith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Smith
vs
Maniac

178 cm
22
145
0 - 0 - 0

164 cm
25
145
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Maniac!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maniac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Maniac gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.

Maniac scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maniac is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The strikes coming from Maniac are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Maniac in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Maniac postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Maniac lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Maniac lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Maniac lands a few punches from side control.
Maniac fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maniac.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maniac scores with punches from side control.
Maniac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maniac misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Maniac tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Smith being controlled for a moment.
Maniac tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Maniac taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maniac's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Maniac might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
More stalling from Maniac.
Maniac with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maniac.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith trying to remain calm as Maniac controls from the top position.
Smith struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Maniac politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maniac prefers to stall for the moment though.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maniac connects with a decent elbow.
Maniac controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maniac throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Maniac controls the position from side control.
Smith is trying to buck Maniac off.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Maniac gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Maniac is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maniac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maniac sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maniac is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maniac is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.

Maniac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maniac has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Maniac is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maniac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maniac throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maniac throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maniac closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
El Maniac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maniac looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Maniac.
Maniac controlling the action here.
Maniac lands with a punch from half guard.
Maniac trying to control the pace.
Maniac missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maniac.
Maniac is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maniac stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Maniac has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maniac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maniac landing some decent shots from guard.
Maniac 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maniac.
Yet more stalling tactics from Maniac.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Maniac shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Maniac shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maniac perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maniac takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maniac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maniac keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Maniac has control of the leg.
Maniac slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maniac lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maniac stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Maniac scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maniac with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maniac is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maniac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maniac wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maniac slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Maniac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Maniac closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Maniac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maniac postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Maniac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maniac content to stall in guard here.
Maniac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maniac is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maniac is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maniac controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maniac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maniac is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Maniac fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Maniac persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maniac slows the pace down in half guard.
Maniac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maniac winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maniac trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maniac lands a nice short elbow.
Smith is looking to escape.
Maniac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maniac content to control rather than advance.
Maniac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maniac not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maniac slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Maniac feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Maniac changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maniac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maniac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maniac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maniac throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Maniac distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Maniac is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Maniac controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Maniac closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maniac staying calm.
Maniac working the ground and pound.
Maniac lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maniac controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maniac creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Johnny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maniac working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

And that's the end of the fight!
El Maniac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maniac has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for El Maniac!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for El Maniac!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for El Maniac!

El Maniac wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious El Maniac thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.