PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fullsize Mirror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirror comes into the arena with Ordinary Guy--- Blue Scholars blaring out of the sound system. Jordan Smith struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Mirror
vs
Smith

185 cm
20
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
226 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

[†CoE†]Terror Trition[†CoE†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fullsize Mirror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirror misses with a two punch combination.
Mirror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Mirror.
Mirror throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Mirror, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mirror with a hook.
Mirror throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Mirror misses the shot to the body.
Mirror avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Mirror.
Some wild striking there from Mirror.
Smith defending well as Mirror loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Mirror throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Mirror misses with a few strikes there.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mirror defends it nicely.
Mirror throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Mirror throws a one two combo.
Fullsize Mirror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fullsize Mirror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirror throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirror tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Smith is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Mirror.
Mirror swinging wildly here.
Mirror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mirror misses with a body shot.
Mirror missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirror throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Mirror misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mirror throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirror.
Mirror throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirror pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith defending well as Mirror loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirror. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Mirror. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Mirror scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mirror connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fullsize Mirror is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Mirror.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirror finish him?
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith avoids the body shot from Mirror.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Mirror throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mirror throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirror throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mirror throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mirror lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Mirror misses its intended target.
Mirror fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirror throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mirror takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Mirror looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fullsize Mirror dominated that second 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.

Mirror misses with a few strikes there.
Mirror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mirror as he avoids it easily.
Mirror fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirror fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirror thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirror.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mirror darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mirror tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mirror lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirror throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Mirror throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Mirror takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fullsize Mirror is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirror throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith slips under a jab.
Mirror throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith slips under a jab.
Mirror takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a push kick but Mirror slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mirror swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mirror throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick but Mirror sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mirror swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mirror tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mirror swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mirror throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fullsize Mirror clearly takes that 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.

Smith defending well as Mirror loads up on a big left hand.
Smith defending well as Mirror loads up on a big left hand.
Mirror takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith moves out of range as Mirror strikes.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirror.
Mirror swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks for the body kick but Mirror saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Mirror fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mirror throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Mirror lands.
Mirror lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Mirror swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Mirror throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Mirror stuffs the takedown.
Mirror throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Mirror swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith motions for Mirror to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mirror throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Mirror is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Mirror is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith trying to control the position but Mirror is working away.
Mirror wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mirror keeps working.
Mirror pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mirror, who protects the arm well.
Mirror pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fullsize Mirror had his way with Jordan Smith in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mirror throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Mirror avoids it.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Mirror.
A big left from Mirror misses.
Mirror throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Mirror fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mirror misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mirror throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Mirror avoids it.
Mirror works the jab nicely.
Mirror misses with a body shot.

Mirror lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Mirror thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smith avoids the body shot from Mirror.

Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirror is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mirror keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Mirror gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mirror pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Fullsize Mirror is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith trying to control the position.
Mirror wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jordan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirror wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fullsize Mirror showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mirror, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fullsize Mirror!