PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Joyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Joyce
vs
Smith

213 cm
19
346 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

209 cm
19
299 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Joyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilson Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Joyce drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.

Smith has clasped his hands together around Joyce's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Joyce manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Joyce is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joyce wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Joyce is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controlling the position for now.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joyce.

Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Joyce is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the cage.
Joyce is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyce is trying to stall.

Joyce pulls Smith into guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joyce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith stays in close to Joyce's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Smith has Joyce up against the cage in a clinch.

Smith has Joyce pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Joyce tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Joyce's guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joyce wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Joyce wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Joyce is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wilson Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Smith clinches.

Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Joyce tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith wants to sweep here but Joyce controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working a defensive guard but Joyce passes into half guard.
Joyce prevents Smith from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyce wants to stand up but Smith has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Joyce has control of the leg.

Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Joyce is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the cage.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.

Joyce tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Joyce controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pulls Joyce in close to prevent any damage.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joyce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Joyce drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Joyce off! Joyce jumps back into Smith's guard.

Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Joyce uses from the top position.
Joyce trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Joyce is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Joyce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joyce preventing the sweep.
Smith seems keen to control Joyce's posture.
Joyce is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith controlling Joyce's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Joyce.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilson Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilson Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.

Joyce manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyce is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joyce is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilson Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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 blocks a head kick by Joyce.

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

Smith jumps guard.
Joyce stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Joyce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joyce being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Joyce stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Joyce lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wilson Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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.
Joyce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joyce avoids the head kick by Smith.

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joyce is defending well for now.
Joyce scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.

Joyce is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Joyce persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Smith is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Joyce presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Joyce is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Joyce persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Joyce manages to pass to side control.
Jamal Joyce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Smith manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Joyce keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

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