PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 8138 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Rome (ranked 23881 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sweet Emotion. Rome has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Jake Rome has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smith
vs
Rome

188 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 18 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Rome!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Rome is keeping the position.
Rome keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith 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.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Rome is retaining full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rome looks winded!

Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rome can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Rome keeps moving.
Smith passes Rome's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rome keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smith wants to control but Rome is keeping him busy.
Smith throwing shots but Rome is blocking nicely.
Smith trying to control the action but Rome is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Smith drives through with a takedown into Rome's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith is really struggling to control Rome but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is pushing down on Rome's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rome is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.

Rome is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A cross from Smith lands.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith trying to control the action but Rome is working from the bottom.
Rome is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith laying and praying for a moment but Rome takes advantage and regains half guard.
John Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith trying to control the action but Rome is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.

Rome is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Rome is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rome can do to turn this around?

Rome gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rome on his heels. He'll look to pass Rome's guard now, I'm sure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith wants to take a breather but Rome is having none of it.
Smith trying to control from Rome's half guard. Rome has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rome keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rome is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rome's half guard.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rome has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith slows the pace down.

Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rome, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome is being controlled here.
Smith wants to stand but Rome has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Rome's face as Smith controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rome doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rome napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rome will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rome has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith controls the position.
Jake Rome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rome sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
A less than humble John Smith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.