PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Doober (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Smithson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Doober has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Doober
vs
Smithson

225 cm
25
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Doober!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Smithson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Smithson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Doober's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Doober looking to control.
Smithson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Doober keeping full guard, as Smithson tries to pass.
Doober working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smithson.
Doober is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Willy Smithson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Doober gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Smithson counters with a shoot takedown. Doober fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smithson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smithson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smithson is looking to clinch but Doober is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Doober.

Smithson gets a takedown into half guard.
Smithson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smithson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doober tries to get to full guard but Smithson has control of the leg.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Willy Smithson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smithson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doober really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smithson wants to land a leg kick but Doober is out of range.

Smithson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Doober sprawls well initially but Smithson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smithson content to control rather than advance.
Doober trying to control from the bottom.

Smithson seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Doober is looking for a sweep. Smithson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Smithson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smithson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Doober blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smithson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smithson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smithson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doober is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doober trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Smithson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doober is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smithson scores a takedown into full mount!
Smithson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smithson is landing with some decent strikes but Doober is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smithson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smithson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smithson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Smithson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Smithson thowing shots but they're missing.
Doober avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smithson.

Smithson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Doober to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Doober shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Doober is working to get back to half guard.
Smithson content just to control the position here.
Doober keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smithson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithson lands with some strikes.

Smithson looking to secure an arm triangle but Doober defends it well.
Smithson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Willy Smithson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smithson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smithson working for a submission but Doober is keeping him at bay.
Smithson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Doober's face.
Smithson controlling his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doober is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doober is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Smithson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Doober's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Smithson feints and as Doober raises his hands in defense, Smithson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doober is trying to hold Smithson in close to prevent damage but Smithson has managed to pass into half guard.
Smithson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smithson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Smithson seems content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Willy Smithson.
Doober tries to close the distance and clinch but Smithson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doober fails with a takedown attempt.
Shawn Doober is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doober misses with a takedown attempt

so Smithson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Smithson gets to his feet. Doober looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Smithson pushes Doober up against the cage in a clinch.
Doober fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Doober. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smithson manages to break the clinch.
Doober will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smithson misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doober fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doober misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Smithson takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithson is looking to break free of the clinch but Doober has double underhooks.
Doober jumps guard but Smithson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smithson tries to land knees in the clinch but Doober avoids the damage to the body.
Smithson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doober pulls his leg out and moves away.
Doober dodges the punch combination from Smithson.
Smithson throws a leg kick but Doober moved away.

Smithson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smithson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Doober!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithson content just to control the position here.
Smithson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Doober because Smithson loaded up on that one.
Smithson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smithson lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithson raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smithson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smithson raining down shots from the mount!
Smithson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smithson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smithson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Doober is rocked!
Smithson controlling from the full mount.
Oh Doober is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smithson loads up with a big shot that hurts Doober! He's pulled Smithson in close but Smithson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Doober survive? More strikes from Smithson and Doober is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Willy Smithson!