PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZyD XyD X (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Smith
vs
XyD X

190 cm
23
133 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

173 cm
23
142 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, ZyD XyD X!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
XyD X tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
XyD X throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but XyD X sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith fails with the takedown.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
XyD X throws an elbow but it misses.
XyD X is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
XyD X throws an elbow but it misses.
XyD X pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, XyD X throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
XyD X pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
XyD X looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith has XyD X pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. XyD X manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
XyD X looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith tries to circle away but XyD X has him pinned against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables XyD X to keep the fight standing.
XyD X prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith letting XyD X take a breather here.
XyD X lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
XyD X slowing the pace effectively.
Smith tries to pull guard but XyD X forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
XyD X throws an elbow but it misses.
XyD X taking a breather.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables XyD X to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from XyD X.
XyD X stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
XyD X throws an elbow that misses.
XyD X misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith is trying to drag XyD X to the mat but XyD X just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from XyD X.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, XyD X just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
XyD X creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith letting XyD X take a breather here.
XyD X lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 avoids a wild elbow strike from XyD X.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from XyD X.
XyD X is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag XyD X down to the mat. XyD X avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
XyD X fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but XyD X manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
ZyD XyD X is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
XyD X stuffs the takedown.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and XyD X counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from XyD X.
Smith tries to clinch but XyD X moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. XyD X sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
XyD X moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Bubba Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
XyD X moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

XyD X has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by XyD X.
XyD X looking to stall.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from XyD X.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
XyD X wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from XyD X, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

XyD X fails with an attempt to clinch.
XyD X looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from XyD X.
XyD X throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but XyD X slips the punch.

Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching XyD X on his heels. He'll look to pass XyD X's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but XyD X has wrist control.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but XyD X has wrist control.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now XyD X is on top in guard.

Smith pushes XyD X off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
XyD X tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from XyD X.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but XyD X has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but XyD X pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from XyD X as Smith shoots in.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but XyD X is out of range.
XyD X tries a head kick but it misses.
XyD X tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
XyD X connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

XyD X gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but XyD X blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
XyD X seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Smith won't allow XyD X to sweep him here.
XyD X keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
XyD X wants to sweep but no luck.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but XyD X sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but XyD X sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but XyD X shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
XyD X changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Smith feints and as XyD X raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Smith dominated that second round.
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!

Smith shoots in but XyD X avoids the takedown attempt easily.
XyD X avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
XyD X lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
XyD X tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
XyD X misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
XyD X connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith dives in and grabs XyD X's left leg, looking for a takedown. XyD X pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
XyD X throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.

Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
XyD X is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith cracks XyD X with a solid left hand.

Smith gets to his feet. XyD X looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. XyD X won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
XyD X takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
XyD X is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smith is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have XyD X in real trouble here! The ref calls for XyD X to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Smith!