PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christoffer Widda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christoffer Widda is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Smith
vs
Widda

206 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christoffer Widda!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Widda manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Widda 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Widda is on top in guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Widda advances to half guard.
Widda trying to control the pace.
Widda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Widda 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Widda is controlling him
Widda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Widda slows the pace down in half guard.
Widda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Widda controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Widda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widda.
Widda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Widda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Widda tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a body shot

and Widda counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Widda.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Widda closes the distance and clinches.

Widda decides to pull guard.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith wants to control from the top but Widda keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is really struggling to control Widda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Widda is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christoffer Widda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Widda wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Widda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Widda tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Widda is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Widda has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Widda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith gets tackled into the cage by Widda. Widda maintains the clinch.
Widda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Widda presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Widda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith is trying to stall.
Widda jumps guard but Smith stands there with Widda around his waist. Widda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Widda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Widda blocks it.

Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith lands a high kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Widda lands.
Smith tries to clinch there but Widda circles away.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Widda throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Widda tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Widda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Widda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Widda on that attempt.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Widda was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Widda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Widda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Widda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Widda on that attempt.

Widda closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Widda.
Smith lands a high kick!
Widda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Widda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Widda ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Widda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Widda.
Widda is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Widda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Widda kicks Smith off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Widda at a distance.

Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Widda sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Widda manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Smith wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Christoffer Widda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Widda.

Widda closes the distance and clinches.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Widda up against the cage.
Smith has Widda pressed against the cage, preventing Widda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith blocks a head kick by Widda.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Widda sprawls well. Widda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widda leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Widda.
Widda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Widda misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Widda tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Widda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Widda keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Christoffer Widda has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Widda preventing the sweep.
Smith looking to control but Widda passes into half guard.
Widda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Widda is controlling him well.
Smith trying to get back to full guard but Widda takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith avoids a series of strikes thrown by Widda.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Widda has a good base and remains in mount.

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.

Widda working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Widda maintains control.
Widda controlling from mount.
Smith suckers Widda into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Smith is now in Widda's guard!
Smith preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widda keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Adam Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christoffer Widda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Widda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christoffer Widda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Widda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christoffer Widda!