PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Du Vale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Du Vale
vs
Smith

209 cm
26
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Mystic Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marc Du Vale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edward Smith!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Vale dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Du Vale seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith with a hook.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Du Vale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Du Vale throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Du Vale ducks under a wild hook from Smith.

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Du Vale has him pressed against the cage.

Du Vale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Du Vale was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Du Vale is looking for a counter combo.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Du Vale counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Du Vale misses.

Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Du Vale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Du Vale on the side of the head.

Smith clinches.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.

Du Vale breaks from the clinch.
Du Vale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Edward Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a combination
and Du Vale counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Du Vale lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Du Vale takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.

Du Vale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Du Vale's shoulder, as Du Vale tries to avoid the shot.

Smith has managed to clinch.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Du Vale lands with a nice body punch.
Smith throws a jab when Du Vale was well out of range.
Du Vale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Du Vale both land. Nice combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Du Vale.
Smith digs a good body shot into Du Vale's ribs.

Smith has closed the distance and engaged Du Vale in a clinch.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith is trying to push Du Vale away but Du Vale has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Smith pushes Du Vale up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Du Vale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Du Vale lands with a right hand.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Du Vale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Du Vale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Vale just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Du Vale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Du Vale is breathing heavily.
Du Vale lands with a good body shot.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Du Vale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Du Vale moves out of range as Smith strikes.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Du Vale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Du Vale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Du Vale throws a combination that misses

and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward 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.

Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Du Vale counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Du Vale lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Du Vale looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Smith gets a clinch.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Du Vale is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Du Vale was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Du Vale moves away from the strike by Smith.
Du Vale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Marc Du Vale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Du Vale counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Du Vale lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Du Vale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Du Vale instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Du Vale swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Du Vale! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Du Vale to his feet! Du Vale is in big trouble!
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Du Vale counters with a two punch combo.

It looks like Edward Smith has been cut.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Du Vale's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Du Vale jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.

Du Vale rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Du Vale dodges an elbow strike from Smith.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Du Vale blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Vale connects with a high kick.
Some wild striking there from Du Vale.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Du Vale moved out of range.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Du Vale pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Du Vale keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.

Du Vale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith digs a good hook to Du Vale's body.

Smith rushes Du Vale and presses him up against the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands a left hand.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Du Vale misses with a two punch combination.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Du Vale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Du Vale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith misses with a low kick as Du Vale jumps back.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Vale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Du Vale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Du Vale gets a clinch.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Du Vale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Du Vale plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Smith rushes Du Vale and presses him up against the cage.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Du Vale is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Du Vale misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edward Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Du Vale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Du Vale is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Du Vale throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Du Vale avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith takes a swing at Du Vale's ribcage but misses.
Marc Du Vale is winning the standup battle so far.
Du Vale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith moves into the clinch.

Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Du Vale counters with a leg kick.

Smith clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Du Vale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Du Vale.
Du Vale lands a jab to the head.
Smith tries to bum rush Du Vale with a series of wild strikes but Du Vale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Du Vale throws a nice inside leg kick.
Du Vale slips a jab from Smith.
Du Vale appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Du Vale's knee but Du Vale avoids it well.
Du Vale lands with a kick to the ribs.
Du Vale tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Du Vale misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Du Vale was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Du Vale slips the punch.
Du Vale is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Du Vale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Du Vale pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Du Vale follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Du Vale throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Du Vale connects with the punch.
Smith misses with a straight right.

Smith clinches.

Du Vale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Du Vale seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Smith lands a left and a right that send Du Vale crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Marc Du Vale has been cut.
Du Vale blocks a low kick nicely.
Du Vale is looking for a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Du Vale to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Du Vale swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Du Vale.

Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith tries to circle away but Du Vale has him pinned against the cage.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Smith manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Vale is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Du Vale misses with a looping right.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Du Vale is just out of range.
Smith punishes Du Vale's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Du Vale moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.

Smith drives through and clinches with Du Vale against the cage.

Du Vale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Smith clinches up with Du Vale and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith tries to break free but Du Vale pushes him back against the cage.

Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

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