PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antony Goldtooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldtooth has chosen GNR One in a Million as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smith
vs
Goldtooth

194 cm
19
224 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
247 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antony Goldtooth!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goldtooth but Goldtooth pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Goldtooth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Goldtooth is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goldtooth tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith is trying to escape back to his feet but Goldtooth uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Goldtooth is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Goldtooth throws some wild stikes that Smith manages to avoid easily.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldtooth on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Goldtooth has a good base and remains in mount.
Goldtooth throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Goldtooth looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
Goldtooth 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.
Goldtooth controlling from the full mount.

Goldtooth get's back to his feet.

Goldtooth pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.

Goldtooth pulls guard.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldtooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldtooth trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldtooth is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldtooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Reggie Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Goldtooth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldtooth doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldtooth is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Goldtooth circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Goldtooth moves out of range.
Goldtooth dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Goldtooth's head and hops out.
Goldtooth works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goldtooth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Goldtooth gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Goldtooth wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

Goldtooth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Goldtooth decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goldtooth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Goldtooth's takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is trying to drag Goldtooth to the mat but Goldtooth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Goldtooth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith wants to break free but Goldtooth has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Goldtooth has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Goldtooth manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Smith gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antony Goldtooth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goldtooth but Goldtooth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goldtooth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a head kick but Goldtooth moves out of range.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goldtooth's waist but Goldtooth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith tries for a takedown but Goldtooth circles away easily
and Goldtooth counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Goldtooth clinches with his opponent.
Smith is trying to drag Goldtooth to the mat but Goldtooth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Goldtooth breaks the clinch.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goldtooth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Antony Goldtooth has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ground and pound from Goldtooth seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goldtooth trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.

Goldtooth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldtooth landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Goldtooth working away.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Goldtooth trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
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!
Goldtooth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Goldtooth seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldtooth is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goldtooth seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Goldtooth gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Goldtooth is defending the position.
Goldtooth wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.

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.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goldtooth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Goldtooth throws a nice head kick!
Smith wants to clinch up but Goldtooth keeps it at a distance.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldtooth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldtooth is defended easily by Smith.
Goldtooth lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antony Goldtooth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Goldtooth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Smith. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Goldtooth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldtooth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Antony Goldtooth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goldtooth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goldtooth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goldtooth throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Goldtooth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Goldtooth tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldtooth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Goldtooth postures up.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Goldtooth is controlling him well.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Goldtooth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goldtooth postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.

Goldtooth stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Goldtooth is looking to clinch.
Goldtooth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reggie Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antony Goldtooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.

Goldtooth closes the distance and clinches.
Goldtooth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Goldtooth pulls guard.
Goldtooth is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.

Smith stands and steps away. Goldtooth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Goldtooth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldtooth prevents Smith from standing back up.
Goldtooth trying to control the pace.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Goldtooth has control of the leg.

Goldtooth stands up and beckons Smith to join him on the feet.
Goldtooth lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldtooth blocks a head kick by Smith.
Horrible takedown by Goldtooth or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goldtooth swivels and escapes.

Goldtooth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith wants to stand but Goldtooth has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reggie Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antony Goldtooth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antony Goldtooth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goldtooth 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antony Goldtooth!
Antony Goldtooth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.