PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smith
vs
Barnett

225 cm
23
250 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

191 cm
21
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Cripplers Corner

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.

Smith breaks from the clinch.

Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Barnett's guard.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Barnett's brow.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith passes into half guard.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Barnett defends the submission attempt.

Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Barnett is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to control but can't.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.

Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
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 tries to pass to full mount but Barnett defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith thows a huge punch but Barnett dodges it nicely.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Smith swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Barnett is now in Smith's guard. A big mistake from Smith there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Barnett tries to tie him up.
Barnett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.

Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Barnett regains guard.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Barnett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Barnett!
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barnett!

Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barnett has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett is working to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to control the pace but Barnett is squirming around nicely.

Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barnett is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barnett and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnett prevents Smith from improving position.
Tony Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith controlling the position.
We've been informed that Barnett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith swings around for an armbar but Barnett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.
Smith is pulling down on Barnett's head to control his posture.
Barnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Barnett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.

Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Barnett in his guard.
Barnett throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnett's guard. Nice move by Smith!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.

Smith seems to be looking for submissions.

Barnett has one foot on Smith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Smith wants the takedown. Barnett is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barnett's guard against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith prevents Barnett from getting back to his feet.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith wants to stand but Barnett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tony Smith.
Nice sprawl there from Barnett as Smith shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Barnett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Barnett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Barnett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tries to pull guard but Barnett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barnett tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Barnett tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.

Barnett manages to pull guard.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Tony Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith advances position into side control!
Barnett seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Smith working away.
Smith happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

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