PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isamu The Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Inside The Fire by Disturbed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Shark
vs
Smith

185 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

172 cm
18
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isamu The Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Shark has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Isamu The Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Shark tries a head kick but it misses.

The Shark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The Shark misses with a jab, cross combination.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but The Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Shark keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The Shark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith wants to control from the top but The Shark keeps moving.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Shark wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Shark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.

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.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith wants to pass the guard but The Shark is keeping the position.
The Shark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.

Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Shark is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.

Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The Shark is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shark fails with the takedown

and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. The Shark fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but The Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith postures up in The Shark's guard and throws a big left but The Shark blocks it.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Shark is keeping the position for now.
Smith passes The Shark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.

Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. The Shark can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The Shark is wriggling around trying to escape.

Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Shark is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petey Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
The Shark fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Shark misses with a takedown attempt

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Shark won't be happy with that.
The Shark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice strikes from Smith there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Smith is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith thows a huge punch but The Shark dodges it nicely.

Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Shark is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.

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

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but The Shark defends the submission attempt.

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

Smith is trying to work for a kimura but The Shark is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Shark is trying to control but can't.
Smith wants to pass to mount but The Shark is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith working over The Shark with some ground and pound. The Shark looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but The Shark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Shark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
The Shark is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Shark is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but The Shark defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petey Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and The Shark counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but The Shark is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but The Shark puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The Shark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Shark!
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
Petey Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith trying to control but The Shark is having none of it.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Petey Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The Shark misses with a takedown attempt

and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. The Shark didn't expect that.
Smith wants to control from the top but The Shark keeps moving.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Petey Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.

Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Shark tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in The Shark's guard.
The Shark looking for a sweep. Not yet The Shark, not yet.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Isamu The Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Petey Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

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