PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cody Greenhart (ranked 4320 p4p, 4303 weight class) and Jack Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Greenhart
vs
Smith

164 cm
25
139
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
137
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cody Greenhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Smith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Greenhart shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Greenhart staying calm.
Smith tries to bench press Greenhart off him but Greenhart keeps the position.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control but Greenhart postures up.
Greenhart connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Greenhart controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith is not content to let Greenhart control the position.
Greenhart working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Greenhart is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control Greenhart's posture but Greenhart avoids it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith tries to bench press Greenhart off him but Greenhart keeps the position.
Smith is not content to let Greenhart control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Greenhart drives through with a takedown into guard.
Greenhart wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith keeping full guard, as Greenhart tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenhart postures up.
Greenhart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Greenhart trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenhart throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith wants to sweep here but Greenhart controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greenhart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Greenhart chips away with some ground and pound.
Greenhart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith with a poor takedown
and Greenhart counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.

Smith is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Greenhart fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Greenhart.
Greenhart fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Greenhart.
Greenhart missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenhart misses with a wild body shot.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greenhart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Greenhart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Cody Greenhart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Greenhart counters with a right hand to the body.
Greenhart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Greenhart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Greenhart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Greenhart getting side control.
Greenhart not doing much here.
Smith wants to control but Greenhart is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to kick Greenhart off but Greenhart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Greenhart is working for a submission of some sort.
Greenhart is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smith is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenhart wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenhart looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Greenhart tries to control but Smith wriggling away.

Greenhart stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Greenhart moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith jumps guard but Greenhart stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greenhart has him pressed against the cage.

Greenhart pulls guard successfully.
Greenhart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Greenhart is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenhart controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Greenhart dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Greenhart.
Greenhart is looking to clinch.
Greenhart tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Greenhart shows good takedown defense.
Greenhart looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greenhart throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

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

Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenhart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greenhart shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Smith has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to pull guard but Greenhart forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Greenhart avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cody Greenhart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Smith.
Greenhart tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith pushes Greenhart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith wants a takedown.

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Greenhart misses with the combination.
Smith tries to clinch there but Greenhart circles away.
Greenhart appears to be looking for a big counter.
Greenhart shoots in but no luck this time.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greenhart is aware though and is defending well.
Greenhart scoring with some ground and pound.
Greenhart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Greenhart seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smith is looking to improve his position.

Greenhart escapes and gets back to his feet.
Greenhart shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Greenhart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith jumps guard but Greenhart stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Greenhart manages to break the clinch.

Smith tries to sprawl but Greenhart drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith is holding on to half guard well.
Greenhart drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Greenhart tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smith.
Greenhart is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Greenhart scores with a couple of nice shots.
Greenhart passes to side control.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Greenhart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jack Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cody Greenhart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Greenhart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Smith.
I think Greenhart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Greenhart!