PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patricia Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominikkk Dostal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patricia Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Smith
vs
Dostal

192 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 5 - 1

170 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Patricia Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominikkk Dostal!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dostal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Dostal, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Dostal shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dostal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dostal trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith controlling the position.
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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dostal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dostal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dostal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Dostal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dostal controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dostal wants to sweep but no luck.

Dostal throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Dostal's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Dostal throws Smith to one side and escapes!
Dostal shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Dostal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Patricia Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominikkk Dostal.
Dostal looks winded!
Smith tries to clinch there but Dostal circles away.

Smith gets a double leg takedown into Dostal's guard.

Dostal looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Dostal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Smith trying to control the action but Dostal is working from the bottom.
Dostal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Dostal is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dostal trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Dostal defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Patricia Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dostal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dostal somewhat.

Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Dostal's guard.
Dostal controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.

Dostal 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.

Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dostal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Dostal's legs - danger averted.
Dostal is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dostal is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Dostal keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Dostal pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Patricia Smith wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dostal blocks a head kick by Smith.
Dostal throws a right and a left that both miss.

Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dostal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dostal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Dostal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dostal is being controlled here.
Dostal is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith tries to move to mount but Dostal blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dostal is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Dostal tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Smith throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Patricia Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dostal tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Dostal is just holding on here. Smith manages to take his back.
Dostal wants to control his opponent's hands but Smith gets his hands free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dostal breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patricia Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dostal's guard.

Dostal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.

Dostal 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.

Dostal 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.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Dostal is keeping the position.

Dostal 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.
Dostal trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Dostal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith wants to control from the top but Dostal keeps moving.
Dostal 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Dostal is keeping the position.
Dostal wants to control the position but Smith says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dostal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith is pressing down on Dostal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dostal is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dostal actively working from the bottom here.

Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Dostal is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dostal avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dostal defending well though.

Dostal actively working from the bottom here.
Dostal trying to control from the bottom.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Dostal actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dostal wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.

Smith stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Dostal tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dostal actively working from the bottom here.
Dominikkk Dostal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patricia Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Dostal looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patricia 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28

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