PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Smasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel The Pride of Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smasher
vs
The Pride of Mexico

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

174 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sydney Smasher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manuel The Pride of Mexico!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - The Pride of Mexico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smasher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Pride of Mexico pinned against the cage. The Pride of Mexico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Smasher decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smasher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The Pride of Mexico trying to control from the bottom.
The Pride of Mexico is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smasher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Pride of Mexico trying to hold on to Smasher's head to control him but Smasher postures up.
The Pride of Mexico wants to get back to his feet.
Smasher is taking a breather. The Pride of Mexico says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The Pride of Mexico misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smasher tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Pride of Mexico sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smasher somewhat.
Smasher shoots in for a takedown but The Pride of Mexico shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sydney Smasher. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Pride of Mexico wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smasher has him pressed against the cage.
Smasher is trying to drag The Pride of Mexico to the mat but The Pride of Mexico just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Pride of Mexico drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Pride of Mexico tries for a takedown. No joy.

Smasher pulls guard successfully.
The Pride of Mexico trying to control the position from guard on top but Smasher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Pride of Mexico advances to half guard.
The Pride of Mexico missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The Pride of Mexico seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smasher tries to get to full guard but The Pride of Mexico has control of the leg.
Smasher wants to get back to his feet.
Smasher is breathing heavily.
The Pride of Mexico wants to pass the guard but Smasher is defending well.

The Pride of Mexico is looking for a kimura but Smasher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Pride of Mexico to get the leverage.
Smasher is looking to escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smasher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Pride of Mexico avoids it really well and circles away.
The Pride of Mexico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smasher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Pride of Mexico goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pride of Mexico moves in looking to clinch but Smasher pushes him off.
The Pride of Mexico lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smasher shoots in but The Pride of Mexico avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Pride of Mexico lands a head shot.
Smasher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Pride of Mexico looks to clinch

and Smasher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

The Pride of Mexico makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The Pride of Mexico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smasher paws at him with a jab and circles away.

The Pride of Mexico closes the distance and pushes Smasher back into the cage.
Smasher has The Pride of Mexico pressed against the cage, preventing The Pride of Mexico from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Pride of Mexico working aggressively here.
The Pride of Mexico tries a body shot but Smasher blocks it.
The Pride of Mexico looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Pride of Mexico tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smasher just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Pride of Mexico is trying to force a seperation but Smasher has the dominant position.

Smasher gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, The Pride of Mexico regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Pride of Mexico working a defensive guard here.
The Pride of Mexico keeping moving, preventing Smasher from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pride of Mexico has his hands on Smasher's head, controlling the position.
The Pride of Mexico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Pride of Mexico is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smasher preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smasher walks into a left hand.
Smasher is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Pride of Mexico sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smasher tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Pride of Mexico swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Pride of Mexico stalks Smasher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smasher's face. Smasher staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice sprawl there from The Pride of Mexico as Smasher shoots in.
The Pride of Mexico cracks Smasher with a good jab.
The Pride of Mexico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Pride of Mexico tries to close the distance and clinch but Smasher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Pride of Mexico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Pride of Mexico lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from The Pride of Mexico finds it's way through Smasher's defenses.
Smasher swats away the attempt to clinch by The Pride of Mexico.
The Pride of Mexico fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The Pride of Mexico gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Pride of Mexico working the head and body with strikes.
The Pride of Mexico wants to control but Smasher is keeping him busy.
The Pride of Mexico looks up at the clock and then as Smasher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, The Pride of Mexico smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Pride of Mexico has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The Pride of Mexico fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Pride of Mexico misses with a body kick.
The Pride of Mexico tries to clinch but Smasher moves out of range.
Smasher with a lazy takedown attempt
letting The Pride of Mexico counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sydney Smasher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Pride of Mexico moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Pride of Mexico scores with a hook.
The Pride of Mexico tries to clinch there but Smasher circles away.
Smasher ducks right into an uppercut from The Pride of Mexico.
Smasher with a poor takedown
and The Pride of Mexico counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smasher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so The Pride of Mexico counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Pride of Mexico prevents Smasher from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pride of Mexico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smasher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Pride of Mexico stops Smasher from standing up.
Smasher keeping moving, preventing The Pride of Mexico from controlling successfully.
The Pride of Mexico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smasher's head.
Smasher wants to stand and escape but The Pride of Mexico is having none of it.
The Pride of Mexico lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Pride of Mexico lands with a shot to the body.
The Pride of Mexico tries to clinch but Smasher is having none of it.
The Pride of Mexico throws a series of strikes that have Smasher backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Smasher feints and as The Pride of Mexico raises his hands in defense, Smasher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pride of Mexico tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Smasher got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Pride of Mexico has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smasher has managed to get both his arms back between The Pride of Mexico's legs - danger averted.

Smasher has gone for a leg lock! The Pride of Mexico slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smasher's guard.
The Pride of Mexico wants to pass the guard but Smasher is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smasher holds on and takes a little breather.
Smasher wants to stand and escape but The Pride of Mexico is having none of it.
Smasher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Pride of Mexico trying to control but Smasher is working from the bottom.

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.
Smasher wants to get back to his feet but The Pride of Mexico is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Pride of Mexico sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smasher misses with a combination
and The Pride of Mexico counters with a right hand to the body.
The Pride of Mexico lands a really nice looking cross but Smasher seems unphased.
Sydney Smasher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by The Pride of Mexico there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smasher with a lazy takedown attempt

and The Pride of Mexico counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smasher's guard now.
Smasher is trying to keep The Pride of Mexico in close.
Smasher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel The Pride of Mexico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

The Pride of Mexico tries a head kick but it misses.

Smasher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on The Pride of Mexico's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Pride of Mexico is not content to let Smasher control the position.
The Pride of Mexico is looking for a sweep.
The Pride of Mexico is not content to let Smasher control the position.
The Pride of Mexico is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pride of Mexico gets back to half guard.
The Pride of Mexico manages to get to full guard.
Smasher trying to control the position from guard on top but The Pride of Mexico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smasher is really struggling to control The Pride of Mexico but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Smasher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smasher trying to control the position from guard on top but The Pride of Mexico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smasher tries to stand but The Pride of Mexico is controlling from the bottom.
Smasher wants to control from the top but The Pride of Mexico keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smasher keeps the fight on the outside.
The Pride of Mexico scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smasher in his tracks.
The Pride of Mexico lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Pride of Mexico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Pride of Mexico works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Pride of Mexico lands with a nice body punch.
The Pride of Mexico digs a good hook to Smasher's body.
Smasher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from The Pride of Mexico.
Smasher misses with a takedown attempt

and The Pride of Mexico counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smasher's guard now.
The Pride of Mexico looking to pass the guard.
The Pride of Mexico preventing the sweep.
The Pride of Mexico trying to control but Smasher is working from the bottom.
Smasher keeping full guard, as The Pride of Mexico tries to pass.
Smasher wants to stand and escape but The Pride of Mexico is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pride of Mexico tries to free his leg and advance position but Smasher is retaining full guard.
Smasher has The Pride of Mexico pulled in close to control his posture.

Smasher pushes The Pride of Mexico off and gets back to his feet.
Smasher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and The Pride of Mexico counters with a shoot takedown. Smasher fights it but they end up in guard.
Manuel The Pride of Mexico has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Pride of Mexico trying to control the position from guard on top but Smasher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Pride of Mexico stops Smasher from standing up.
Smasher wants to sweep here but The Pride of Mexico controlling him for the moment.
Smasher wants to stand and escape but The Pride of Mexico is having none of it.
Smasher looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel The Pride of Mexico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Pride of Mexico 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel The Pride of Mexico!