PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chancho Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Downer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Method Man- I came to bring the pain . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Smith
vs
Downer

180 cm
28
146 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chancho Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marty Downer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Downer.
Downer looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Downer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Downer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Downer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Downer throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Downer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Downer scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Downer.
Downer misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Downer.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Downer counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chancho Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Downer counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Downer swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch but Downer is avoiding it.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Smith drives through and clinches with Downer against the cage.

Smith turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smith manages to end up in side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Downer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Downer's guard. Nice work there by Smith.

Downer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Downer working a defensive guard here.

Downer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Downer is trying to keep Smith in close.

Downer has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Downer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Downer trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Downer controlling his opponent.
Downer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Downer maintains control.
Downer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Downer has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Downer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Downer has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downer lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Downer prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downer landing strikes from the mount.
Downer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Downer's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Downer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Downer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Nice uppercut there from Downer.
Downer looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith slips a jab from Downer.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Downer swivels and escapes.
A combination from Downer does no damage.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses the body punch
and Downer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Downer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Downer jabs at Smith's body.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downer misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Downer which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chancho Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downer scores with a punch to the head.
Smith is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chancho Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downer misses with a series of wild punches.
Downer throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Downer blocks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Downer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Downer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marty Downer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Downer avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Downer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Downer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Downer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Downer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Downer duly obliges.
Downer looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Downer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Downer clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Downer.
Downer lands a body shot.
Downer throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Downer looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Downer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marty Downer seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downer throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Downer misses the target.
Downer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Downer throws a one two combo.
Downer throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Downer.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Downer's head back.
Smith throws a series of punches but Downer avoids them all with ease.
Smith dives in and grabs Downer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Downer pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Downer lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Some wild striking there from Downer.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Downer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Downer misses with a double jab.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed right hand from Downer misses the target.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Downer but Downer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Downer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Downer scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Downer digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Downer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Downer keeps the fight on the outside.
Downer throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Downer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith throws a series of punches but Downer avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Downer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Downer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith works Downer's body with a nice hook.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Downer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith throws a series of punches but Downer avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Downer.
Smith tries for a takedown but Downer circles away easily
and Downer counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice body punch from Downer.
Smith throws a hook but Downer blocks it.
Downer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Downer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Downer works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chancho Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Downer.
Downer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Downer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Downer misses with a looping right.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Downer misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Downer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Downer thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Downer throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Downer ducks under a wild hook from Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Downer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Downer connects with a single shot there.
Chancho Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Downer circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Downer to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Downer manages to avoid it.
Chancho Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Downer dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Downer.
Smith throws a right and a left that Downer avoids nicely.
Smith avoids the body shot from Downer.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range as Downer strikes.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Downer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Downer scores with a nice right hand.
Downer connects with a jab.
Downer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Downer.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Downer cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Downer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Downer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Downer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a series of punches but Downer avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by Downer.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Downer lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Downer tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Downer to the ground. Downer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Downer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Downer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Downer stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Downer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Downer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Downer misses with a jab, cross combination.

Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Smith swings around for an armbar but Downer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smith has an active guard here but Downer has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Downer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Downer 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Downer!
After the fight, Marty Downer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.