PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BATT SMITH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fickel Groober (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fickel Groober is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

SMITH
vs
Groober

199 cm
22
280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
21
290 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, BATT SMITH!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Fickel Groober!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groober swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
SMITH fails with the takedown.
Groober wants to clinch up but SMITH keeps it at a distance.
Groober shoots in for a double leg but SMITH sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
SMITH shoots and misses
and Groober counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps SMITH thinking.
Groober punishes SMITH's body with a nice straight punch.
Groober tries for a takedown but SMITH circles away easily

and SMITH counters with a shoot takedown. Groober fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

SMITH drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and SMITH jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
SMITH is breathing heavily.
SMITH won't allow Groober to get back to his feet.
Groober pulls SMITH in close to prevent any damage.
Groober is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst SMITH is controlling him.
Groober wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SMITH trying to control but Groober is working from the bottom.
Groober trying to keep a closed guard but SMITH is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Groober tries to clinch up but SMITH circles away and keeps his distance.
SMITH tries to move into range but Groober moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like BATT SMITH has been cut.
A cross from Groober lands.
Groober throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and SMITH cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Groober tries to clinch but SMITH moves out of range.

SMITH darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SMITH thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Groober's head.

SMITH is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
SMITH will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Groober is not content to let SMITH control the position.
Groober is trying to stand.
SMITH wants to take a breather but Groober is having none of it.
SMITH is nestled in close to Groober, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
SMITH prevents Groober from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SMITH controlling the action here.

SMITH is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Groober doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time SMITH.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Groober trying to control here.
SMITH passes to side control.
SMITH trying to control the position but Groober is working away.

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.
Groober takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Groober is trying to get back to his feet.

SMITH stands up and we're back to a striking position.
SMITH uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Groober.
Groober stuffs the takedown attempt from SMITH. SMITH gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BATT SMITH. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Groober bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of SMITH's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SMITH keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
SMITH shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Groober pinned against the cage. Groober gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
SMITH looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BATT SMITH dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BATT SMITH's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

SMITH looks for a takedown but Groober sprawls well.
BATT SMITH is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SMITH swats away the attempt to clinch by Groober.
A shot to de liver by Groober. Beautiful body shot.
Groober misses with a straight right.
Groober blocks a jab.
Groober falls off balance throwing a combination

and SMITH counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
SMITH throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SMITH tries to pass the half guard into mount. Groober knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Groober is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groober is looking to escape.

SMITH is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Groober wants to get back to his feet.
Groober wants to control but SMITH is keeping busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Groober throws and low kick but SMITH moves out of range easily.
SMITH staying out of range there.
SMITH shoots in and drives through. Groober sprawls well.

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.
Groober takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
SMITH defending well as Groober loads up on a big left hand.
SMITH thows a left - swing and a miss!
SMITH closes this distance looking for a takedown but Groober circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BATT SMITH. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Groober uses good head movement to avoid the hook from SMITH.
Groober looks to land a right hand but SMITH moved out of range.
SMITH uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Groober.
SMITH keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Groober.
SMITH displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Fickel Groober has been cut.
BATT SMITH is winning the standup battle so far.
SMITH misses with a looping left.

SMITH closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Groober to the mat! Groober manages to get full guard.
SMITH trying to control the position from guard on top but Groober is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

SMITH gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groober is looking to land body kicks.
Groober moves out of range as SMITH throws a body kick.
SMITH jabs Groober right on the nose. Groober blinks but takes it well.
Groober throws a sloppy head kick
and SMITH cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
SMITH tries for a takedown but Groober sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
SMITH walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Groober ducks under a wild hook from SMITH.
Fickel Groober seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Groober.
SMITH tries for a takedown but Groober sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Groober lands with a cross.
SMITH tries to move into range but Groober moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SMITH fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Groober lands with a right hand.
SMITH swinging wilding here.
Groober looks to throw the jab but SMITH is out of range.
Groober punishes SMITH's body with a nice straight punch.
Groober scores with a jab. SMITH acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from SMITH misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Groober swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Groober ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SMITH moves away.
SMITH takes a swing at Groober's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BATT SMITH dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Groober gets caught flat footed, as SMITH shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
BATT SMITH overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

SMITH drops back looking for a leg! Groober is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Groober manages to kick SMITH off! SMITH jumps back into Groober's guard.
SMITH preventing the sweep.
SMITH wants to control from the top but Groober keeps moving.
SMITH throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Groober wants to stand and escape but SMITH is having none of it.
SMITH content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
SMITH prevents Groober from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

SMITH stands up and waves to Groober to follow him.
SMITH tries for a takedown but Groober sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Groober closes the distance looking to clinch

and SMITH counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by SMITH.

SMITH decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Groober, up you get!
Good shot there by Groober.
Groober throws a hook to the side of SMITH's head but SMITH sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Groober misses with a wild body shot.
Groober throws a head kick that misses

and SMITH counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Groober!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Groober wants to hold on but SMITH pushes him away.
SMITH thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Groober tries to reverse the position but SMITH maintains control.
SMITH looking to control but Groober is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
SMITH throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Groober because SMITH loaded up on that one.
SMITH looking to control but Groober is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Groober is trying desperately to improve position.

SMITH working for a guillotine from mount but Groober is in no mood to give up.
Groober is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

SMITH is standing up, even though he is in mount.
SMITH walks into a straight right hand from Groober.
SMITH looks for a takedown but Groober sprawls well.
SMITH takes one to the chin there.
Groober throws a sloppy head kick

and SMITH counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
SMITH missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
SMITH stops Groober from standing up.
BATT SMITH is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groober keeping moving, preventing SMITH from controlling successfully.

SMITH drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and SMITH jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fickel Groober has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Groober keeping moving, preventing SMITH from controlling successfully.
SMITH trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SMITH stops Groober from standing up.

SMITH gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Groober waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract SMITH.
Groober tries to clinch up.
SMITH doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Groober connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
BATT SMITH showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for SMITH, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for BATT SMITH!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for BATT SMITH!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for BATT SMITH!

BATT SMITH wins by unanimous decision!