PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snabbo Smido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snabbo Smido is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bickle
vs
Smido

176 cm
22
184 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

179 cm
28
182 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Bickle !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snabbo Smido!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bickle tries to clinch there but Smido circles away.
Bickle stuffs the takedown.
Bickle throws an off balance right hand

and Smido counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smido.
Bickle controlling the position.
Smido landing with the ground and pound.
Bickle wants to get back to his feet but Smido is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smido is looking to work some ground and pound but Bickle has wrist control.
Smido working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smido makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smido won't allow Bickle to sweep him here.
Smido is looking to work some ground and pound but Bickle has wrist control.
Smido trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smido is looking to work some ground and pound but Bickle has wrist control.
Bickle keeping full guard, as Smido tries to pass.
Smido is looking to work some ground and pound but Bickle has wrist control.
Bickle wants to stand but Smido is controlling the position.
Bickle keeping full guard, as Smido tries to pass.
Bickle looking to control.
Bickle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Travis Bickle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smido throws a low kick but Bickle avoids it.
Travis Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido throws a right hand that misses
and Bickle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smido.
Smido bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Bickle has Smido up against the cage in a clinch.
Bickle stops a takedown attempt from Smido.
Smido misses with a body punch.

Smido gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smido thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bickle to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bickle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smido postures up in Bickle 's guard and throws a big left but Bickle blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle wants to stand up but Smido is controlling him.
Bickle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smido keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bickle 's head.
Smido works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bickle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smido is working away from the top position though.
Smido throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smido lands strikes from half guard.

Smido seems to be working for a kimura but Bickle defends the submission attempt.
Smido throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smido thows a huge punch but Bickle dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle is looking to escape.
Smido not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smido trying to mount his opponent but Bickle defends it.
Smido throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smido stops Bickle from getting back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smido lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smido not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smido thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bickle 's head.
Smido thows a huge punch but Bickle dodges it nicely.
Smido looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snabbo Smido dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smido misses the jab.
Bickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Smido is just out of range.
Bickle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smido swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch but Smido swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smido misses with a takedown attempt
and Bickle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smido throws a body punch but Bickle moves out of range.
Smido looks to score with a jab to the body but Bickle is just out of range.
Bickle wants to clinch.
Bickle wants to clinch up but Smido keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle takes a swing at Smido's ribcage but misses.
Smido keeps the fight on the outside.
Smido moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bickle misses with a wild body shot.
Bickle leaves Smido with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smido throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smido scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bickle doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smido takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smido throws a hook but Bickle blocks it.
Bickle scores with a sloppy right hand. Smido should have avoided that one.
Bickle throws an overhand right that lands on Smido's shoulder, as Smido tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Bickle misses its intended target.
Bickle moves out of range as Smido strikes.
Bickle stuffs the takedown attempt from Smido. Smido gets slowly back to his feet.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snabbo Smido.

Smido shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smido was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle tries to hold on but Smido postures up.
Smido landing strikes from the mount and Bickle is in trouble!
Bickle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smido unloads with some shots from mount but Bickle bucks and avoids them well.
Bickle is looking to improve his position but Smido isn't that keen on the idea.
Bickle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bickle regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smido.
Bickle keeping full guard, as Smido tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smido connects with a couple of short punches.
Smido loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bickle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smido is controlling him.
Smido looking to pass the guard.
Smido scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smido advances position into side control!
Bickle is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Snabbo Smido will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Smido displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bickle throws out the jab.
Smido misses with a body shot

and Bickle moves into the clinch.
Bickle tries to land a knee to the head but Smido blocks with his arms.
Smido blocks a body shot from Bickle .
Smido goes for a takedown attempt but Bickle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bickle tries to clinch there but Smido circles away.

Smido closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smido looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smido thows a huge punch but Bickle dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smido thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smido not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bickle wants to get back to full guard.
Smido throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bickle trying to control from the bottom.
Smido is looking to advance position but Bickle won't allow it.
Bickle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smido.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bickle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smido.
Smido trying to pass the guard but Bickle defending well.
Snabbo Smido has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smido not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Travis Bickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bickle to regain full guard.
Smido working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smido tries to free his leg and advance position but Bickle is retaining full guard.
Smido has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bickle is looking to stand up but Smido isn't so interested in that idea.
Smido slips nicely into half guard.
Smido is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smido seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smido lands a nice short elbow.
Smido is pressing down on Bickle 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bickle is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smido thows a huge punch but Bickle dodges it nicely.
Bickle trying to control from the bottom.
Smido not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bickle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smido.
Bickle is trying to get back to full guard.
Smido throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smido wants to pass to mount but Bickle is defending the position.
Smido missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smido is looking to advance position but Bickle won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smido is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bickle reverses the position - he's now on top in Smido's guard.
Smido keeping moving, preventing Bickle from controlling successfully.
Bickle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smido looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bickle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bickle won't allow Smido to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smido is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bickle with a nice head shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Snabbo Smido comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smido winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snabbo Smido!