PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between All American (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Smyth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

American
vs
Smyth

185 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

192 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, All American!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyth fails to land the takedown.
Smyth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but American avoids it really well and circles away.

American shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. American showed some decent athleticism there.

Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
American throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
American working over Smyth with some ground and pound. Smyth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
American trying to pass the guard but Smyth defending well.
American throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
American is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
American thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
American missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smyth is looking to improve his position.
American slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smyth doesn't succeed with the takedown

and American counters with a nice double leg into guard.
All American has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Smyth.
American postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
American throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Smyth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. American is aware though and is defending well.
Smyth looks gassed!

Smyth is looking for a triangle but American pushes his legs off easily.
American wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
American thows a big elbow that misses.
American is looking to work some ground and pound but Smyth has wrist control.
American wanted to stand there but Smyth had control of the position.

Smyth looking for a guillotine here but American defends easily.
American missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
American pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smyth is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

American closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - American lands in his opponent's guard.

Smyth is looking for a triangle but American pushes his legs off easily.

American decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth clinches but American breaks the clinch

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

Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
American lands strikes from half guard.
American is keen to just control but Smyth is a slippery customer.

Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smyth has hold of American's hands but American slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
American working over Smyth with some ground and pound. Smyth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
American lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
American missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but American pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but American pulls his head out easily.
Smyth is looking for a sweep. American is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
American is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Smyth actively working from the bottom here.
American takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but American pulls his head out easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

American closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - American lands in his opponent's guard.
American postures up and lands a big shot to Smyth's brow.
American knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smyth on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smyth has momentary wrist control but American slips an elbow through the middle.
American is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

All American dominated that round.
That's time! American's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

American shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Smyth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing American from controlling successfully.
American distracts Smyth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Smyth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but American can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Smyth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
American trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
American working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smyth's head.
American scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
American missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
American trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Smyth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. American doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. American manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
American wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
American is looking to work some ground and pound but Smyth has wrist control.
American tries to free his leg and advance position but Smyth is retaining full guard.

Smyth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
American connects with a couple of short punches.
American postures up and lands a big shot to Smyth's brow.
American is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
American lands a couple of digs.
American in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
All American overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smyth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. American gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

American got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smyth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, American has managed to get both his arms back between Smyth's legs - danger averted.
American in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
American lands a couple of decent looking shots.

American decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smyth, up you get!

Excellent takedown into side control there by American.
American wants to control but Smyth is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
American winds up and cracks Smyth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Smyth actively working from the bottom here.
Smyth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Smyth working for a triangle but American defends it easily.
American with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Smyth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Smyth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smyth looking for a guillotine here but American defends easily.

Smyth is looking for a triangle but American pushes his legs off easily.
American working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Smyth working for submissions but it's allowed American to get to half guard.
American missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smyth wants to get back to full guard.
American 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.
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 All American will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

American getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smyth misses the body punch

and American counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smyth won't be happy with that.
Smyth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smyth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
American stalling.
American is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
American seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smyth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
American is nestled in close to Smyth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smyth tries to roll over but American keeps him under control.
American lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smyth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from American.

That's one minute gone in the round.
American winds up and cracks Smyth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
American thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smyth's head.

Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but American pulls his head out easily.
Smyth wants to improve his position but American is controlling well.
American is keen to just control but Smyth is a slippery customer.
American not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Smyth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows American to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smyth wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smyth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
American postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

American avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing American from controlling successfully.

Smyth is looking for a triangle but American pushes his legs off easily.
American scoring with some ground and pound.
Smyth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by American.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth regains half guard.

Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
American throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Smyth looking for submissions off his back.
American missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smyth is looking to improve his position.

Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

American fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smyth sprawls well initially but American persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
American is keen to just control but Smyth is a slippery customer.
Smyth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of American's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take American's back!

American defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Smyth working for a choke but American is defending well.
Smyth has the hooks in. American is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Josh Smyth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
All American is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
American is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
All American showed his dominance in that final round.
Well American 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... All American!