PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 2647 p4p, 267 weight class) and Jon Toryner (ranked 6978 p4p, 474 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with Panini blaring out of the sound system. Jon Toryner is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Smith
vs
Toryner

189 cm
24
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
263 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Toryner!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toryner misses with a series of wild punches.
Toryner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Toryner and move into the clinch.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toryner.

Smith moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Toryner is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith tries to pull guard but Toryner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Toryner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Smith decides to pull guard.
Toryner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith pulls Toryner in to control the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toryner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toryner.
Jon Toryner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Oooh a lovely combination from Toryner sends Smith down but not out. Toryner dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Smith is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Toryner tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smith.
Smith is looking to control Toryner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?

Toryner gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Toryner throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Toryner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toryner tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Toryner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith goes for a double leg but Toryner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toryner continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toryner throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toryner misses with a double jab.
Toryner misses with a double jab.
Toryner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Toryner defends it nicely.
Toryner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toryner misses with a double jab

and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Toryner fights it but they end up in guard.

Toryner wriggles free and stands up.
Smith goes for a double leg but Toryner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toryner continues to drive forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toryner throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Toryner throws a right and a left that both miss.

Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Toryner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.

Smith wants to control but Toryner is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Toryner from escaping the position.
Toryner is not content to let Smith control the position.
Toryner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Toryner tries to buck Smith off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Toryner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Some wild striking there from Toryner.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toryner.

Toryner drops Smith with a left and a right! Oh, Smith is hurt - Toryner dives into side control looking to finish!
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Toryner stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Toryner keeps the fight on the outside.

Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Toryner is trying to buck Smith off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Toryner to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Toryner.
Sloppy strikes from Toryner. Those never looked like landing.
Toryner fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
A right-left combo lands from Toryner.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Toryner.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Toryner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Toryner throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Toryner in the body.
Smith tries to clinch there but Toryner circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Toryner does no damage.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Toryner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Toryner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toryner throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toryner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toryner falls off balance throwing a combination

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Toryner wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Toryner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toryner seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
Toryner wants to get back to his feet.
Toryner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toryner keeps working.
Toryner prevents Smith from improving position.

Smith stands up and beckons Toryner to his feet.
Toryner misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toryner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Toryner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Toryner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Toryner. Those never looked like landing.
Toryner throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
No joy there for Toryner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toryner misses with a combination

and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toryner is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Toryner is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith is really struggling to control Toryner but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Toryner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Toryner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Toryner misses with a two punch combination.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Toryner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toryner.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Toryner.
Toryner looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Toryner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Toryner looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toryner fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toryner wants to break free but Smith has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toryner backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Toryner as Smith tries to tie him up.
Toryner is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Toryner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Toryner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Toryner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toryner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toryner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Toryner tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Toryner.
Toryner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toryner.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Toryner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toryner tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.

Toryner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Toryner to the mat. Toryner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Toryner manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Toryner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Toryner gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.

Toryner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Toryner misses with a few strikes there.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Toryner sprawls well.

Smith looking to score a takedown here. Toryner is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Toryner's guard.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Toryner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Toryner is working from the bottom.

Toryner is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Toryner throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toryner lands a two punch combo.
Toryner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toryner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Toryner.
Toryner misses with the combination.

Smith shoots in and bounces Toryner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Toryner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Toryner 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Toryner!
John Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'he did a great job'.