PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wodka Blotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trashem Smashem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trashem Smashem will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Blotto
vs
Smashem

191 cm
19
203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wodka Blotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trashem Smashem!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blotto.
Nice uppercut there from Smashem.
Smashem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smashem tries to clinch there but Blotto circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Smashem scores with a four punch combination!
Smashem scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wodka Blotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Smashem or perhaps it was just good defense by Blotto which made him look bad.
Smashem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Blotto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Blotto looking to pass the guard.
Smashem manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Blotto 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.
Blotto manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blotto working for a triangle but Smashem defends it easily.
Blotto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smashem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Blotto has his foot on Smashem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smashem works his way back into a safe position though.

Blotto is looking for a triangle but Smashem pushes his legs off easily.
Blotto is breathing heavily.

Blotto working for a triangle but Smashem defends it easily.

Blotto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smashem advances to half guard.

Blotto actively working from the bottom here.
Blotto is looking for a sweep. Smashem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blotto is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blotto wants to get back to full guard but Smashem has mounted him!

Smashem looking to secure an arm triangle but Blotto defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blotto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smashem tries to control but Blotto wriggling away.
Blotto is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Smashem looking to control but Blotto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blotto is trying to reverse the position but instead Smashem has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Blotto right now.
Smashem doesn't have the hooks in and Blotto manages to turn into his guard.

Blotto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smashem dives on top into guard.
Smashem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blotto is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wodka Blotto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smashem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blotto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smashem as he avoids it easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Blotto.

Blotto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smashem has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blotto but great work by Smashem.
Smashem wants to stand but Blotto has his arm trapped.
Blotto tries to improve position but can't.
Blotto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Blotto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Blotto is working for an americana but Smashem has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Blotto was thinking about the submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smashem wants to stand and escape but Blotto is having none of it.
Blotto wants to pass the guard but Smashem is keeping the position.

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.

Blotto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blotto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smashem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blotto is proving hard to escape from.

Blotto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blotto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smashem is one step ahead there.
Blotto keeping moving, preventing Smashem from controlling successfully.

Blotto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smashem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Blotto has his foot on Smashem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smashem works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blotto had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smashem is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Blotto Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smashem's back instead.

Blotto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smashem has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Blotto seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Smashem's chin but Smashem turns very nicely into Blotto's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Smashem.
Smashem won't allow Blotto to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wodka Blotto dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Smashem tries to clinch there but Blotto circles away.
Blotto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Blotto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blotto lands in his opponent's guard.
Blotto passes Smashem's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smashem trying to hold on to Blotto's head to control him but Blotto postures up.

Blotto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blotto throws a strike but Smashem avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blotto prevents Smashem from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blotto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smashem is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smashem has escaped and now he's on top!
Blotto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smashem!
Blotto thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Blotto looking to take Smashem's back but Smashem rolls and after a scramble, Smashem ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Smashem to escape a tricky position.

Blotto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smashem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blotto wants to improve his position but instead Smashem has moved into half guard.

Blotto is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smashem pulls his head out easily.

Smashem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blotto defends it well.

Blotto actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blotto looking for submissions off his back.
Blotto wants to improve his position but Smashem is controlling well.
Smashem moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Blotto.
Blotto tries to buck Smashem off but Smashem is having none of it.

That's four 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.
Blotto is not content to let Smashem control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Blotto as Smashem shoots in.

Blotto 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.
Blotto looking to pass the guard.
Blotto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smashem wants to get back to his feet but Blotto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Trashem Smashem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blotto forces his way into half guard.
Blotto throwing shots but Smashem is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wodka Blotto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blotto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wodka Blotto!