PBP Commentary

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

Cheshire
vs
Smith

189 cm
31
220 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

190 cm
30
223 lbs
7 - 8 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cheshire clinches.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith is working for takedown but Cheshire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Cheshire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cheshire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheshire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cheshire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith looks winded!
Cheshire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheshire has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Chuck Smith has been cut.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.

Smith breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire lands a jab to the head.

Cheshire drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Cheshire stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cheshire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees to the body from Cheshire.
Cheshire pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheshire throws an elbow but misses.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is trying to drag Cheshire to the mat but Cheshire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheshire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
Cheshire tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire scores with a knee to the head.

Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cheshire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheshire finish him?

Cheshire clinches.
Cheshire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cheshire is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cheshire to keep the fight standing.

Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his 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.
Cheshire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheshire trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Cheshire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith is wriggling around but Cheshire manages to pass to half guard.
Cheshire prevents Smith from improving his position.
Cheshire is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Cheshire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cheshire is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cheshire sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cheshire throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cheshire defends it nicely.
Cheshire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheshire dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Chuck Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Smith drives through and clinches with Cheshire against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benji Cheshire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Smith misses with a head kick.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cheshire defends well and Smith ends up having to push Cheshire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Cheshire moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith jumps guard but Cheshire stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Smith.
Cheshire is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cheshire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheshire throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheshire controlling the action here for a moment.
Cheshire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Cheshire.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Cheshire.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
Smith wants to stall.
Cheshire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Cheshire scores with a knee to the head.
Cheshire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Cheshire lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Cheshire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cheshire looking for a takedown.
Cheshire working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A short left from Cheshire.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cheshire misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cheshire just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cheshire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire is trying to stall.
Cheshire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheshire lands a knee to the body.

Cheshire has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Cheshire manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cheshire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cheshire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cheshire controlling the pace.
Smith has hold of Cheshire's hands but Cheshire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith is looking to escape.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Cheshire is controlling the pace.
Cheshire thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cheshire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Cheshire looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Cheshire clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Cheshire has him pressed against the cage.

Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cheshire is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheshire keeps working.
Cheshire wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benji Cheshire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Smith's cut.
That's time! Cheshire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cheshire moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Cheshire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Cheshire.
Cheshire managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Cheshire scores a nice knee to the body.
Cheshire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Cheshire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cheshire after a bit of a struggle.
Cheshire prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Smith.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Cheshire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith tries to pull guard but Cheshire won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Cheshire is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Benji Cheshire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cheshire pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Cheshire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cheshire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Cheshire prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Cheshire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cheshire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Cheshire lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cheshire obliges.
Still in the clinch, Cheshire scores with a nice short uppercut.

Cheshire has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Cheshire manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheshire controlling the pace.
Cheshire's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cheshire winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Cheshire keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cheshire wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.

Cheshire forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Cheshire pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cheshire lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Cheshire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Cheshire scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith tries to bench press Cheshire off him but Cheshire keeps the position.
Smith prevents Cheshire from improving position.
Cheshire controls the position.
Cheshire trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Cheshire is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benji Cheshire clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cheshire walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Cheshire sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Smith.

Cheshire drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cheshire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cheshire trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheshire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cheshire wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire stops Smith from standing up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Cheshire from controlling successfully.
Cheshire works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Cheshire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Smith forces Cheshire back against the cage and clinches.
Cheshire has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Cheshire goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cheshire defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Chuck Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Cheshire attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Cheshire, which made it look bad.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benji Cheshire is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cheshire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.

Cheshire moves into the clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cheshire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Cheshire's takedown attempt.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Cheshire working aggressively here.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheshire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Cheshire pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith goes for a double leg but Cheshire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cheshire continues to drive forward.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheshire walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.

Cheshire instigates a clinch.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Cheshire.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.

Smith pulls Cheshire into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheshire won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith is trying to control the position but Cheshire postures up.
Cheshire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benji Cheshire had his way with Chuck Smith in that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries for a takedown but Cheshire circles away easily
and Cheshire counters with a stiff right hand.
Cheshire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith goes for a double leg but Cheshire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cheshire continues to drive forward.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cheshire scores with a body shot.

Cheshire gets a clinch.
Cheshire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Cheshire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cheshire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cheshire wants a takedown.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cheshire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cheshire has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Cheshire is blocking nicely.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cheshire is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Benji Cheshire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire lands a right hand.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cheshire as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Cheshire improves position.
Smith is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Cheshire has denied him.
Cheshire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheshire stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Cheshire has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith is trying to stall.
Smith tries to pull guard but Cheshire holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith is trying to drag Cheshire to the mat but Cheshire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith jumps guard but Cheshire stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith wants to break free but Cheshire has control.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Cheshire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cheshire stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cheshire walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Cheshire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cheshire tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Chuck Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheshire throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benji Cheshire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cheshire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!

Benji Cheshire wins by unanimous decision!
Benji Cheshire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Chuck Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'this company sucks ass'.