PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douchey McBaggimgs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McBaggimgs
vs
Smith

225 cm
18
231 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Douchey McBaggimgs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBaggimgs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Smith clinches up against the cage.
McBaggimgs missing with knees to the body.
McBaggimgs wants to break the clinch but can't.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith blocks the body kick.
McBaggimgs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McBaggimgs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but McBaggimgs pushes him off.
McBaggimgs looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
McBaggimgs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McBaggimgs doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
McBaggimgs pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from McBaggimgs.

McBaggimgs has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McBaggimgs.
McBaggimgs is breathing heavily.

Smith stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith clinches up against the cage.
McBaggimgs throws a knee to the head but misses.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith blocks a head kick by McBaggimgs.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. McBaggimgs will feel that in the morning.

Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBaggimgs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but McBaggimgs defends it.
McBaggimgs wants to get back to full guard.

McBaggimgs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McBaggimgs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith trying to get back to his feet but McBaggimgs is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McBaggimgs is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

McBaggimgs has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McBaggimgs looking for the choke but no joy.
Smith tries to escape the position.
McBaggimgs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

McBaggimgs is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McBaggimgs gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
McBaggimgs doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McBaggimgs tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McBaggimgs down.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
McBaggimgs manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBaggimgs works his way to full guard. Good work.
McBaggimgs wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

McBaggimgs is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
McBaggimgs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

McBaggimgs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

McBaggimgs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Smith clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBaggimgs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douchey McBaggimgs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBaggimgs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith just leaning against McBaggimgs, taking a breather.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
A short left from McBaggimgs.
McBaggimgs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
McBaggimgs tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
McBaggimgs tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Both fighters circling a little - McBaggimgs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McBaggimgs is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
McBaggimgs is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
McBaggimgs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McBaggimgs moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
McBaggimgs darts in trying to clinch

and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McBaggimgs's guard.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McBaggimgs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.

McBaggimgs working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McBaggimgs misses with a takedown attempt

and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McBaggimgs's guard now.
Smith is looking to stand up but McBaggimgs won't let him.

McBaggimgs working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McBaggimgs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith stands up over McBaggimgs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but McBaggimgs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McBaggimgs, up you get!

Smith moves into range and clinches up with McBaggimgs.

McBaggimgs pulls guard successfully.

McBaggimgs is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McBaggimgs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

McBaggimgs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McBaggimgs is proving hard to escape from.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith preventing the sweep.

McBaggimgs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

McBaggimgs working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith advances to half guard.
McBaggimgs tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
McBaggimgs gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBaggimgs has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from McBaggimgs's guard.
McBaggimgs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McBaggimgs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McBaggimgs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
McBaggimgs fails to take his opponent's back.

McBaggimgs is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
McBaggimgs doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBaggimgs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McBaggimgs is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Smith stands up from half guard.

Smith moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.

McBaggimgs pulls Smith into guard.
Douchey McBaggimgs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

McBaggimgs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

McBaggimgs looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McBaggimgs wants to sweep but no luck.

McBaggimgs is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
McBaggimgs has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
McBaggimgs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McBaggimgs doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Smith stands and steps away. McBaggimgs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McBaggimgs shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douchey McBaggimgs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by McBaggimgs.

Smith forces McBaggimgs back against the cage and clinches.
McBaggimgs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from McBaggimgs! Smith is out on his feet! McBaggimgs rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Smith is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Smith is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douchey McBaggimgs!