PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Wilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Smith
vs
Wilt

196 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

GREEN!160

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Wilt!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilt connects with a nice looking jab.

Smith scores with a takedown into Wilt's guard.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Wilt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Wilt!

Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilt controls the pace.
Wilt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilt throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Smith works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wilt 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.
Wilt is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilt prevents Smith from improving his position.

Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilt.
Wilt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wilt has eaten all the pies!

Wilt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
The referee asks Wilt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wilt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wilt throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wilt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Wilt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wilt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilt fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Wilt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

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.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wilt.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Wilt.

Wilt swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wilt's guard.
Wilt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilt wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilt pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Wilt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilt should have avoided that one.

Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilt was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith prevents Wilt from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilt wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith postures up in Wilt's guard and throws a big left but Wilt blocks it.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilt decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wilt is looking to clinch.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Wilt is quick to defend against it.
Wilt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.

Wilt tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Wilt's temple.
Smith winds up and cracks Wilt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilt taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Wilt wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.

Wilt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Wilt from controlling successfully.
Smith keeping full guard, as Wilt tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilt passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Wilt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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.

Wilt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Wilt eventually gives up the hold.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilt on the ground.
Wilt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wilt is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to hold on to Wilt's head to control him but Wilt postures up.
Wilt trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Smith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Smith drives through with a takedown into Wilt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith postures up in Wilt's guard and throws a big left but Wilt blocks it.
Wilt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Wilt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilt is retaining full guard.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Wilt trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilt trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Wilt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Wilt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Wilt seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith wants to improve his position but Wilt is controlling well.

Wilt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilt.
Wilt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Wilt not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Wilt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilt content to control rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Wilt's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Wilt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Wilt trying to control the position.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilt's head.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilt's head.
Dave Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

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