PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake comes to the cage accompanied by Iceman Music. Jack Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Drake
vs
Smith

173 cm
18
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Smith!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Smith.

Drake looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake is working hard here to advance position.
Smith wants to stand but Drake is controlling the position.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Drake on that attempt.

That's two 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.
Drake tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
Jack Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Drake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it.

Drake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Drake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.

Drake goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drake but great work by Smith.
Drake is breathing heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Smith stands up and beckons Drake to his feet.
Drake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Drake tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Drake throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Drake thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Drake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith cracks Drake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drake shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Drake 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake with a lazy takedown attempt

and Smith counters with a head kick that drops Drake!

Drake is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Drake, up you get!
Drake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Drake really felt that one!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Drake with an uppercut!
Drake fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Drake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drake tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake fails to land the takedown.

Drake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drake lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake advances position into side control!

Drake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Drake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drake scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drake working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Drake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Drake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Drake decides to stand back up. Drake steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Drake looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Bobby Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Drake misses.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Drake backs up against the cage.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Smith.
I've got Smith 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30

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