PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rile Nokea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Smith
vs
Nokea

195 cm
26
205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
21
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rile Nokea!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nokea.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nokea has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nokea regains guard.
Smith won't allow Nokea to sweep him here.
Smith is pushing down on Nokea's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nokea is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nokea is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith stops Nokea from getting back to his feet.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith trying to control the action but Nokea is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nokea manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Nokea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith passes Nokea's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nokea defending well though.
Nokea won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokea is trying to control but can't.
Nokea holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nokea defending well though.
Nokea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith is pressing down on Nokea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nokea is holding on for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nokea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nokea shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nokea.
Dennis Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rile Nokea.
Nokea looks gassed!
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith slips a jab from Nokea.
Nokea scores with a jab.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith slips a straight right by Nokea.

Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Nokea managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.

Smith breaks the clinch.

Nokea scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nokea's best efforts.
Nokea 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.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Nokea has control of the leg.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nokea.
Nokea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nokea blocks the strikes from Smith.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Nokea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith throws a series of punches but Nokea avoids them all with ease.
Nokea closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Nokea shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nokea blocks a head kick by Smith.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Nokea shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nokea trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nokea manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nokea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nokea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nokea uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Nokea lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Nokea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Nokea landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokea has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smith's face.

Nokea has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nokea landing punches.
Nokea lands a heavy elbow.
Nokea lands a big elbow.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Nokea with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nokea is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smith!
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dennis Smith will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nokea blocks a head kick by Smith.
Nokea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Nokea misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith throws a head kick but Nokea moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Nokea down.

Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nokea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nokea is not content to let Smith control the position.
Dennis Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nokea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokea is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nokea is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Nokea gets back to half guard.
Smith moves nicely into side control.
Nokea parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nokea to escape.
Nokea gets back to half guard.
Nokea works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nokea looking to control.

Nokea pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nokea is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokea lands a couple of elbows.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Nokea thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Nokea drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nokea jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith controlling Nokea's posture.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Nokea from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokea throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Dennis Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nokea shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Nokea's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith trying to control but Nokea is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nokea wants to sweep but no luck.
Nokea working a defensive guard here.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Nokea wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith lands a head kick. Nokea smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nokea tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dennis Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rile Nokea.
Smith digs a good hook to Nokea's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith tries for a takedown but Nokea circles away easily

and Nokea counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Nokea postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Nokea cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nokea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nokea pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nokea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nokea prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nokea has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
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 Dennis Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Nokea. Nokea gets slowly back to his feet.
Nokea tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Nokea should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Nokea misses the target.

Smith moves into the clinch.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nokea has time to react.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nokea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dennis Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rile Nokea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Nokea gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nokea fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nokea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nokea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nokea is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Nokea pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.

Nokea tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nokea can't get the takedown.

Nokea is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nokea to the mat. Nokea regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith throws a strike but Nokea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nokea is controlling him.

Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nokea chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Nokea slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nokea stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nokea working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Smith pushes Nokea up against the cage in a clinch.
Nokea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Nokea shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Nokea's takedown attempt.
Nokea is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nokea drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nokea fails to land the takedown.
Dennis Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nokea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to de liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Nokea walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nokea.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nokea.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nokea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that Nokea semi-blocks.

Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Nokea is defending well.
Nokea manages to get to full guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nokea keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Nokea is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Rile Nokea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Nokea blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

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