PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Cummings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Alex Cummings has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alex Cummings seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Cummings
vs
Smith

154 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Cummings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cummings counters by clinching up.

Cummings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cummings throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cummings with a body shot.
Smith lands a head shot.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cummings tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cummings to the ground. Cummings escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Alex Cummings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cummings pinned against the cage. Cummings gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cummings off to one side.
Smith dives in and grabs Cummings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cummings pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
As Smith looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Cummings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Cummings moves out of range.
Cummings pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Cummings gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.

Cummings pulls guard effortlessly.
Cummings could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cummings is controlling Smith's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Cummings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cummings pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Cummings 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.

Cummings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith postures up in Cummings's guard and throws a big left but Cummings blocks it.
Cummings wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith wants to control from the top but Cummings keeps moving.
Cummings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stops Cummings from standing up.
Cummings might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith content to stall in guard here.

Smith has gone for a leg lock! Cummings slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cummings is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith trying to strike off his back.
Cummings landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummings landing with the ground and pound.
Cummings is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cummings controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cummings chips away with some ground and pound.
Cummings postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cummings slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cummings is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Cummings dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smith goes for a double leg but Cummings avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cummings continues to drive forward.
Cummings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Cummings instigates a clinch.
Cummings jumps guard but Smith stands there with Cummings around his waist. Cummings gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cummings jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Cummings gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Cummings shows good takedown defense.

Smith clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cummings has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Cummings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cummings keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Cummings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cummings wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cummings controlling Smith's posture.
Cummings looking to control.
Cummings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Cummings will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cummings looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cummings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith wants to control from the top but Cummings keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cummings counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alex Cummings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Cummings turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cummings jumps guard but Smith stands there with Cummings around his waist. Cummings gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cummings is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.

Cummings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cummings leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Smith tries to get set, Cummings tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Cummings misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt

and Cummings counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cummings gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cummings will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith wants to control from the top but Cummings keeps moving.
Cummings is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cummings controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cummings is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith distracts Cummings with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummings managing to control the position.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Cummings uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Cummings!

Cummings trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cummings postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.

Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cummings is aware though and is defending well.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cummings controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is striking from the bottom but Cummings uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Cummings dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cummings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Cummings feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Cummings as Smith shoots in.
A counter left hand to the body from Cummings misses its target.
Nice sprawl there from Cummings as Smith shoots in.
Alex Cummings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Smith.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Cummings gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Cummings bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings 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.
Cummings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Cummings persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cummings feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cummings works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cummings engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cummings stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cummings is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cummings seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummings seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
Cummings scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cummings postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alex Cummings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cummings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cummings landing with the ground and pound.
Smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cummings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cummings landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cummings looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Cummings tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cummings tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cummings dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Cummings falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Alex Cummings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cummings defends it nicely.
Dean Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cummings throws a quick counter head kick but Smith was just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith shoots and misses

and Cummings counters by clinching up.
Dean Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Cummings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Cummings blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Cummings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cummings 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Cummings!