PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Dyrdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Smythe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Dyrdek
vs
Smythe

195 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

199 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Dyrdek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Smythe!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyrdek swings for the body but Smythe moves out of range.
Smythe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dyrdek circles away.
Smythe shoots in looking for a takedown. Dyrdek tries to sprawl out of it but Smythe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dyrdek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smythe tries to clinch but Dyrdek moves out of range.

Smythe gets a clinch.

Smythe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dyrdek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smythe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dyrdek throws out the jab.
A combination from Smythe does no damage.
Smythe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smythe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek throws a sloppy head kick and Smythe moves out of range easily.
Smythe blocks a jab.

Smythe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dyrdek tries to break the clinch but Smythe is controlling the position.

Smythe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smythe misses with a takedown attempt - Dyrdek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robert Dyrdek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Smythe.
Dyrdek throws a shot from downtown. Smythe moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smythe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dyrdek pinned against the cage. Dyrdek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robert Dyrdek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smythe looks gassed!
Dyrdek cracks Smythe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Thomas Smythe has been cut.
Smythe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dyrdek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Smythe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dyrdek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smythe.
Smythe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyrdek keeps working.
Dyrdek is positioning himself well to prevent Smythe advancing to mount.
Smythe trying to control from half guard but Dyrdek is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dyrdek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dyrdek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smythe on the ground.
Smythe stopping the sweep attempt from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek is trying to control the position but Smythe postures up.
Smythe prevents Dyrdek from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smythe wants to pass the guard but Dyrdek is keeping the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Dyrdek. No joy for Smythe on that attempt.
Dyrdek scores with a jab. Smythe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dyrdek misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Dyrdek.
Dyrdek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Smythe is rocked!
A big left from Dyrdek misses.
Smythe is still on wobbly legs! Can Dyrdek finish him?
Dyrdek dances in with a quick combination. Smythe is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Dyrdek snaps Smythe's head back. Smythe stumbles backwards against the cage. Dyrdek steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Smythe's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Smythe just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Dyrdek!