PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mace Willington Iii (ranked 6710 p4p, 6409 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 671 p4p, 663 weight class). Mace Willington Iii had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Willington Iii
vs
Smith

187 cm
20
183
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
175
0 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 St Petersburg, Mace Willington Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Smith rushes Willington Iii and presses him up against the cage.
Willington Iii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Smith clinches with his opponent.

Willington Iii has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Willington Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!

Willington Iii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith tries to escape but Willington Iii is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Willington Iii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.

Smith throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Willington Iii did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith with the ground and pound but Willington Iii uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Willington Iii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Willington Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Willington Iii manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Willington Iii pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Willington Iii backs up against the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Willington Iii is breathing heavily.

Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Willington Iii uses from the top position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Willington Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Willington Iii landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willington Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Willington Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willington Iii stops Smith from standing up.

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.
Willington Iii trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Willington Iii throws a big shot that misses.

Smith shoots in and bounces Willington Iii off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Willington Iii has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan 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 scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

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

Willington Iii throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Smith rushes Willington Iii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mace Willington Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willington Iii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Willington Iii thinking.
Willington Iii motions for Smith to come forward. Willington Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Willington Iii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Willington Iii to the ground. Smith is now in Willington Iii's guard.

Willington Iii is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Willington Iii is keeping the position.
Oh Willington Iii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willington Iii lands an upkick as Smith stands over him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Willington Iii is on top in guard.

Willington Iii seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Navy Street MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Willington Iii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Willington Iii passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Willington Iii trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith pushes Willington Iii off looking to stand but Willington Iii dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willington Iii frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mace Willington Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Willington Iii lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Willington Iii trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Willington Iii avoids the attempt from Smith to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith taking shots to the head.
Willington Iii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Willington Iii tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Smith bucks Willington Iii off and manages to get back to his feet!
Smith stalks Willington Iii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Willington Iii's face. Willington Iii staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Willington Iii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Willington Iii swinging wildly here.
Willington Iii tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Willington Iii misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Dan Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.

Willington Iii shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mace Willington Iii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Smith lands a head kick. Willington Iii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Willington Iii, pushing him back against the cage.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Willington Iii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Willington Iii lands in his opponent's guard.
Willington Iii won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Willington Iii is stalling in the full guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but Willington Iii isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willington Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Willington Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Willington Iii won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.

Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Willington Iii is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Willington Iii is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Willington Iii is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.

Willington Iii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith pushes Willington Iii off looking to stand but Willington Iii dives back in and keeps control.
Willington Iii frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Willington Iii working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Smith turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Willington Iii off and cradles Smith's limp body as Willington Iii celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mace Willington Iii!