PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Smeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Softy McSofterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smeer
vs
McSofterson

190 cm
26
270 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

190 cm
24
250 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Smeer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Softy McSofterson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smeer is defended easily by McSofterson.

McSofterson moves into range and clinches up with Smeer.
Smeer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McSofterson lands with a short shot to the head.
McSofterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

It looks like Frank Smeer has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from McSofterson.
Smeer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Smeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smeer tries to pull guard but McSofterson won't allow it.

McSofterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Smeer scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smeer goes for an armbar but McSofterson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McSofterson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smeer has his foot on McSofterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McSofterson works his way back into a safe position though.

Smeer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McSofterson defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smeer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McSofterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McSofterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smeer is breathing heavily.

Smeer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

McSofterson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smeer, up you get!
McSofterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smeer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smeer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McSofterson sprawls well. McSofterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smeer gets slowly back to his feet.
Smeer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

McSofterson shoots in and bounces Smeer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

McSofterson stands and steps away. Smeer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McSofterson pushes Smeer up against the cage in a clinch.
McSofterson lands a shoulder strike.
McSofterson scores with a nice hook to the head.

Smeer manages to pull guard.
Smeer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Smeer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McSofterson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smeer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McSofterson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smeer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson taking a breather here.
Smeer gets back to half guard.

Smeer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Softy McSofterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Smeer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Smeer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McSofterson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McSofterson pushes Smeer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smeer tries to pull guard but McSofterson won't allow it.

Smeer pulls guard.
Smeer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Smeer looking for subs off his back but McSofterson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Smeer tries to get to full guard but McSofterson has control of the leg.
Smeer is trying to control but McSofterson passes into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Smeer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smeer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McSofterson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smeer wants to improve his position but McSofterson is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McSofterson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Smeer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Smeer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSofterson pulls his head out easily.
It looks like McSofterson is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smeer punching from the bottom.
McSofterson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McSofterson wants to take a breather but Smeer is having none of it.

Smeer actively working from the bottom here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McSofterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four 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.
McSofterson lands a with a good body shot.
McSofterson tries to clinch up.
Smeer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smeer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McSofterson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Smeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McSofterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smeer.
Smeer trying to stall but McSofterson improves his position.
Smeer tries to pull guard but McSofterson won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McSofterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McSofterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smeer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smeer misses with a takedown

and McSofterson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Softy McSofterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Smeer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smeer has his takedown stuffed
and McSofterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Smeer with a poor takedown

and McSofterson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McSofterson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McSofterson presses Smeer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

McSofterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

McSofterson has Smeer up against the cage in a clinch.
Smeer is trying to drag McSofterson to the mat but McSofterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Smeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smeer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McSofterson smiles and moves away.

McSofterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McSofterson manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McSofterson closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

McSofterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smeer doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling McSofterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Smeer has his takedown stuffed

and McSofterson counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSofterson.

McSofterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

McSofterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McSofterson wants to break free but Smeer has control.
Smeer tries to pull guard but McSofterson holds him up against the cage and eventually Smeer drops back down to his feet.
Smeer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McSofterson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smeer is trying to drag McSofterson to the mat but McSofterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McSofterson manages to break the clinch.
McSofterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McSofterson lands a jab-cross combination.
McSofterson misses the jab.
Smeer fails with the takedown

and McSofterson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McSofterson.

McSofterson breaks the clinch.

McSofterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSofterson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Smeer has his foot on McSofterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McSofterson works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smeer working for submissions but it's allowed McSofterson to get to half guard.

Smeer with the active half guard here but McSofterson passes nicely into side control.

McSofterson decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smeer with a lazy takedown attempt

and McSofterson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McSofterson.

McSofterson stands and steps away. Smeer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McSofterson throws a shot from downtown. Smeer moves away and avoids it.
A left and a right from McSofterson both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smeer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so McSofterson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Smeer throws his legs up looking for a submission but McSofterson uses it to pass to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smeer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Softy McSofterson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Smeer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McSofterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

McSofterson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McSofterson misses with a two punch combination.
Smeer misses with a takedown
and McSofterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Smeer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McSofterson tries to clinch up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A jab from McSofterson finds it's way through Smeer's defenses.
Frank Smeer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSofterson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smeer with a poor takedown
and McSofterson counters with a two punch combo.

Frank Smeer's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Smeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smeer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McSofterson moves into the clinch.
A short left from McSofterson.

McSofterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McSofterson throws a hook but Smeer avoids it easily.
McSofterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smeer misses with a takedown

and McSofterson counters by moving into the clinch.
McSofterson gets underhooks to prevent Smeer's takedown attempt.

McSofterson breaks from the clinch.

McSofterson moves into range and clinches up with Smeer.
Smeer is trying to drag McSofterson to the mat but McSofterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

McSofterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson misses with a takedown

and Smeer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Smeer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smeer prevents McSofterson from standing back up.
McSofterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smeer seems to be looking for submissions.

McSofterson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McSofterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smeer swats him away and circles back towards the center.

McSofterson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smeer was covering up waiting for the punch and McSofterson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Smeer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Smeer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McSofterson defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smeer working for submissions but it's allowed McSofterson to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smeer wants to sweep but McSofterson has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Softy McSofterson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Frank Smeer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McSofterson throws out a powerful jab.
Smeer has his takedown stuffed

and McSofterson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smeer wants to control but McSofterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McSofterson wants to stand but Smeer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Smeer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McSofterson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Smeer.
You can see the frustration on Smeer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

McSofterson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

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

Smeer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McSofterson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smeer, into his guard.
McSofterson content to stall in guard here.
McSofterson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Smeer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McSofterson escapes and throws Smeer's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McSofterson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
McSofterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smeer with a poor takedown
enabling McSofterson to counter with a crisp jab.
McSofterson tries to clinch there but Smeer circles away.
Smeer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McSofterson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Smeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSofterson connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson has a takedown stuffed.

McSofterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Smeer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smeer manages to end up in side control.
Smeer is looking to take a break and control but McSofterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Softy McSofterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Smeer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McSofterson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smeer but great work by McSofterson.
Frank Smeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smeer is trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Softy McSofterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McSofterson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 44:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 44:50
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Softy McSofterson!
Softy McSofterson is the new heavyweight champion!