PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smith
vs
Smith

180 cm
24
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kenny Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but John Smith is just out of range.
John Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Kenny Smith. Kenny Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kenny Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

John Smith tries to keep at a distance but Kenny Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
John Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kenny Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
John Smith prevents a body shot from Kenny Smith.

Kenny Smith has clasped his hands together around John Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
John Smith tries to buck Kenny Smith off but Kenny Smith is having none of it.
Kenny Smith cracks John Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
John Smith tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kenny Smith decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kenny Smith wants to clinch up but John Smith keeps it at a distance.
Kenny Smith swings for the body but John Smith moves out of range.
John Smith slips a jab from Kenny Smith.
Kenny Smith misses with a looping right.

Kenny Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Kenny Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and John Smith defends it well.
John Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
John Smith tries to roll over but Kenny Smith keeps him under control.
Kenny Smith is keen to just control but John Smith is a slippery customer.
Kenny Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
John Smith wants to get back to full guard but Kenny Smith has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
John Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
John Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
John Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
John Smith keeping moving, preventing Kenny Smith from controlling successfully.
Kenny Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenny Smith is breathing heavily.
John Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kenny Smith!
A nice elbow there by John Smith.
Kenny Smith tries to hold on but John Smith pushes him away.
Kenny Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kenny Smith is working hard here to advance position.
John Smith scoring with strikes but Kenny Smith is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
John Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Kenny Smith bucks up and throws John Smith to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
John Smith with a poor takedown
and Kenny Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
John Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Kenny Smith counters with a left and a right that stings John Smith.
Kenny Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Kenny Smith misses with a takedown

so John Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
John Smith stops Kenny Smith from standing up.

Kenny Smith had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. John Smith is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kenny Smith Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take John Smith's back instead.

John Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kenny Smith's arms.
Kenny Smith tries to get the hooks in deep but John Smith pushed the leg off.
John Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Kenny Smith working for the choke.

John Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kenny Smith gets his way!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenny Smith loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can John Smith hold on?

Kenny Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

John Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kenny Smith's arms.
Kenny Smith doesn't have the hooks in and John Smith manages to turn into his guard.
John Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
John Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Kenny Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
John Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kenny Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenny Smith digs a right hand underneath John Smith's ribcage. John Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Kenny Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenny Smith swings widly with a right hand

and John Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by John Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

John Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kenny Smith misses with a takedown attempt

and John Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kenny Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Kenny Smith is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from John Smith.
John Smith stops Kenny Smith from getting back to his feet.
John Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Kenny Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenny Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
John Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
John Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kenny Smith defending well though.
Kenny Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from John Smith.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. John Smith connects with a nice short shot to Kenny Smith's temple.
Kenny Smith tries to get to full guard but John Smith has control of the leg.
John Smith 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.
John Smith wants to take a breather but Kenny Smith is having none of it.
John Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

John Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kenny Smith is just riding it out for now. John Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Kenny Smith tries to kick John Smith off but John Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kenny Smith is not content to let John Smith control the position.
John Smith works his way into side control.
Kenny Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
John Smith slips a nice elbow through Kenny Smith's hands, connecting with Kenny Smith's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenny Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.

Kenny Smith kicks John Smith off and gets back to his feet.
John Smith with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kenny Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for John Smith!

Kenny Smith wants to finish this one by submission but John Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kenny Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenny Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!
John Smith is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kenny Smith has taken his back.

Kenny Smith looking to break John Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. John Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kenny Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kenny Smith is trying to stick to John Smith's back but John Smith is turning into Kenny Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kenny Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by John Smith.
John Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
John Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Kenny Smith has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
John Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
John Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kenny Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - John Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
John Smith trying to control the action but Kenny Smith is working from the bottom.
Kenny Smith is looking to improve his position.
Kenny Smith is trying to stand back up but John Smith is controlling him
Kenny Smith tries to get to full guard but John Smith has control of the leg.

Kenny Smith has one foot on John Smith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

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

Kenny Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Kenny Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kenny Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Kenny Smith stands and throws John Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
John Smith trying to control but Kenny Smith flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kenny Smith doesn't have the hooks in and John Smith manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
John Smith preventing the sweep.
Kenny Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from John Smith.

Kenny Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. John Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. John Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
John Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
John Smith scoring with some ground and pound.

Kenny Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenny Smith has momentary wrist control but John Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Kenny Smith is trying to keep John Smith in close.
Kenny Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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 Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Kenny Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
John Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenny Smith.

Kenny Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kenny Smith is pushing down on John Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. John Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Kenny Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kenny Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but John Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kenny Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst John Smith controls his leg.
Kenny Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kenny Smith trying to control the action but John Smith is working from the bottom.
John Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
John Smith tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
John Smith tries to get to full guard but Kenny Smith has control of the leg.
Kenny Smith wants to pass the guard but John Smith is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kenny Smith decides to return to a standing position.
John Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kenny Smith moves into the clinch.
Kenny Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. John Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kenny Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kenny Smith gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kenny Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kenny Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning John Smith up against the cage.
Kenny Smith lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenny Smith.
Kenny Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
John Smith trying to stall but Kenny Smith improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
John Smith can't get the takedown.
Kenny Smith tries to work over John Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

John Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
John Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
John Smith cracks Kenny Smith with a solid left hand.
John Smith advances to half guard.
John Smith prevents Kenny Smith from improving his position.
John Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Kenny Smith wants to get back to full guard.
John Smith trying to mount his opponent but Kenny Smith defends it.

Kenny Smith actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
John Smith thows a huge punch but Kenny Smith dodges it nicely.
Kenny Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
John Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
John Smith thows a huge punch but Kenny Smith dodges it nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Kenny Smith.
Kenny Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Kenny Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kenny Smith tries to stand and escape but John Smith is controlling the position.
Kenny Smith passes to side control.
John Smith manages to get back to half guard.
John Smith is trying to get back to full guard.

Kenny Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenny Smith wants to stand but John Smith has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Kenny Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kenny Smith moves nicely into side control.

Kenny Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kenny Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
John Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kenny Smith 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

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