PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Willis
vs
Smith

185 cm
31
240 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

199 cm
28
255 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Willis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Willis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Willis 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.
Willis 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.
Smith seems keen to control Willis's posture.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willis is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Willis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Willis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Willis trying to control 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.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Willis shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Willis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Willis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Willis staying out of range there.

Willis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith regains half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Willis tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith wants to sweep here but Willis controlling him for the moment.
Willis looking to pass the guard.
Willis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Willis landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Willis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willis throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Willis's guard. Nice move by Smith!

Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Willis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Willis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Willis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Willis!

Willis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Willis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Willis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Willis's head backwards.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Willis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a body kick that misses

and Willis counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith tries to buck Willis off but Willis is having none of it.
Willis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis lands some shots froms side control.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Willis is trying to stand.

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Willis is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith throwing shots but Willis is blocking nicely.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Willis is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pressing down on Willis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Willis is holding on for now.
Smith trying to control the action but Willis is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith throwing shots but Willis is blocking nicely.
Smith is looking to pass Willis's guard but actually Willis recovers to full guard.
Willis pulls Smith in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Willis looking for a sweep. Not yet Willis, not yet.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Willis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Willis is in guard.

Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Willis won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith has his hands on Willis's head, controlling the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks Willis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Willis fails to land with a series of punches.
Patrick Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith connects with a jab.
Willis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith misses with a left hand

and Willis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Willis wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Willis off and has taken his back!
Well, with Smith on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Willis is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Smith missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Willis doesn't seem phased though.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Willis shoots in.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Willis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Willis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith catches Willis with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Willis forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chad Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chad Smith waved his t-shirt featuring On Tap (160Q & Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.