PBP Commentary

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

Wall
vs
Smith

206 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfonso Wall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Smith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wall missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wall is on top in guard.
Wall wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wall is on top in guard.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wall being controlled here momentarily.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Wall passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wall is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Wall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Wall is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wall is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith trying to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aaron Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Wall.

Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith looks winded!
Wall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up in Wall's guard and throws a big left but Wall blocks it.
Wall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wall trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.

Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wall, up you get!

Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wall is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wall is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position but Wall is working away.
Wall defending against the ground and pound.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Smith stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that 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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Wall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wall tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Wall looks to clinch

and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Wall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wall can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Wall looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Wall tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall is trying to control but can't.

Wall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wall tries to clinch

and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.

Wall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith drives through with a takedown into Wall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wall sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Smith tries for a kimura but Wall is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wall tries to escape but Smith is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith decides to stand back up.
Wall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Wall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith prevents Wall from getting back to his feet.
Smith won't allow Wall to sweep him here.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aaron Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Wall tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Wall defends the submission attempt.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wall regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Wall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wall goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Smith shoots in and bounces Wall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wall trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Smith stands and steps away. Wall gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith drives through with a takedown into Wall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith stays in close to Wall's body and controls the position.
Wall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Wall 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 stopping the sweep attempt from Wall.
Wall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Wall blocks nicely.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wall can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aaron Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith tries to clinch there but Wall circles away.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Smith gets a clinch.
Wall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back 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.
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith decides to stand back up.
Wall is looking to clinch.
Wall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is trying to control. Wall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Alfonso Wall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wall is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

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