PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Frank (ranked 3909 p4p, 3908 weight class) and Ronny Smith (ranked 503 p4p, 502 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Frank
vs
Smith

185 cm
25
192
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
195
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Frank.
Smith jumps guard but Frank turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Frank tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frank takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Frank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Frank can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Frank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith content to stall in guard here.

Frank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frank is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Frank tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Frank moves into the clinch.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Frank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Frank. Frank gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frank avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Frank with that takedown attempt.
Frank fails to land the takedown.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Frank with a poor takedown
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Frank throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck for Frank with that takedown attempt.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Frank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frank's hands.
Frank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Frank persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frank but Frank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frank sprawls well. Frank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frank gets slowly back to his feet.

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

Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Frank looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Frank fails with the takedown.
Frank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frank stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frank swivels and escapes.

Frank darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronny Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Frank connects with a leg kick.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Frank lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheers as Frank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Frank dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Frank's head and hops out.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frank is defending well.

Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Frank into the cage.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frank has him pressed against the cage.

Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frank's guard.

Frank has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Frank is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Frank really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Frank holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank is trying to reverse the position but instead Smith has taken his back - oops!
Smith is riding his opponent, not letting Frank buck him off.

Smith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Frank defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Frank is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets his hands free as Frank looks to control.

Smith working for the choke.

Smith is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smith biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith misses with an elbow to the head.
Smith keeps control of the position as Frank tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Frank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Frank shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frank wants it to stay on the feet.

Frank has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Frank is controlling him.
Frank looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Frank manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frank's waist but Frank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Ben Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Smith.
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith tries to clinch there but Frank circles away.
Frank is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range.
Ronny Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith tries for a takedown but Frank circles away easily
and Frank counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Frank scores with a head kick.

Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Frank explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith blocks a head kick by Frank.

Frank gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Frank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frank has taken the fight to the clinch.

Frank breaks the clinch.
Frank lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Frank moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Frank manages to get underhooks.
Frank tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Frank drops back down to his feet.
Frank gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Frank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ben Frank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.

Frank drags the fight down to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith prevents Frank from getting back to his feet.
Smith trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Frank gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith tries to pull guard but Frank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Frank has double underhooks.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Frank has the dominant position.
Frank is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frank is defending well.

Smith has picked Frank up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Frank trying to control but Smith postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Smith!