PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jack Smith enters the cage!

DeSouza
vs
Smith

200 cm
18
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

Convicted
TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renato DeSouza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Smith feints and as DeSouza raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
DeSouza misses with a takedown attempt

and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. DeSouza didn't expect that.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeSouza is keeping the position for now.
DeSouza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeSouza doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeSouza is keeping the position for now.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeSouza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith won't allow DeSouza to sweep him here.
Smith throws and elbow that misses. DeSouza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by DeSouza!
DeSouza tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DeSouza with a poor takedown

and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith wants to pass the guard but DeSouza is keeping the position.
DeSouza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

DeSouza working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeSouza's waist but DeSouza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith looks gassed!

Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSouza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeSouza there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeSouza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
DeSouza tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily

and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato DeSouza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSouza is looking to improve his position.

Smith stands up out of the half guard.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith wants to finish this one by submission but DeSouza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
DeSouza is in all sorts of trouble here.
DeSouza sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeSouza is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
DeSouza trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
DeSouza wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on DeSouza, up you get!
DeSouza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DeSouza swivels and escapes.
DeSouza with a poor takedown

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DeSouza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
DeSouza working a defensive guard here.

DeSouza wriggles free and stands up.
DeSouza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeSouza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSouza is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack 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 gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith is thwarting DeSouza's attempts to control the position.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeSouza is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeSouza manages to get to full guard.
DeSouza working a defensive guard here.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeSouza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is breathing heavily.
DeSouza landing strikes, looking to finish!
DeSouza thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
DeSouza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

DeSouza is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
DeSouza can't do much from the bottom here.

Smith tries for a kimura but DeSouza is defending well.

Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DeSouza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!

DeSouza is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Smith is defending well though. DeSouza let's go of the attempt for now.
DeSouza is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza is punishing Smith with strikes - can he finish him?!

DeSouza working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
DeSouza doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.

DeSouza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSouza is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.

Smith has his feet on DeSouza's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
DeSouza has his takedown stuffed

and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeSouza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

DeSouza tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.

Smith swings around for an armbar but DeSouza sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.
DeSouza looking to pass the guard.
Smith will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
DeSouza wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing DeSouza from controlling successfully.
DeSouza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
DeSouza wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DeSouza misses with a takedown

and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but DeSouza defends the submission attempt.
Jack Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeSouza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith tries to stand and escape but DeSouza is controlling the position.
DeSouza controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
DeSouza pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with the ground and pound but DeSouza uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Smith gets to his feet. DeSouza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but DeSouza sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DeSouza shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
DeSouza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A cross from Smith lands.
DeSouza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.

Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DeSouza to the mat! DeSouza manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSouza wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeSouza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeSouza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith passes DeSouza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
DeSouza is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
DeSouza working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeSouza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.

DeSouza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

DeSouza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jack Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Renato DeSouza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is pressing down on DeSouza's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeSouza is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Jack Smith!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Jack Smith!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Jack Smith!

Jack Smith wins by unanimous decision!