PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cletis Kingsford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kingsford
vs
Smithers

190 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletis Kingsford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Smithers!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithers lands with a kick to the temple. Kingsford shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Smithers tries to keep at a distance but Kingsford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smithers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kingsford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Smithers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smithers tries to pull guard but Kingsford won't allow it.
Smithers is looking to break free of the clinch but Kingsford has double underhooks.
Smithers missing with knees to the body.
Smithers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smithers jumps guard but Kingsford stands there with Smithers around his waist. Smithers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cletis Kingsford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Smithers.
Smithers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kingsford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kingsford is working Smithers over against the cage.
Smithers tries to pull guard but Kingsford won't allow it.
Smithers is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsford lands a hook that snaps the head of Smithers backwards.
Smithers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kingsford smiles and moves away.
Smithers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kingsford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kingsford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingsford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smithers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smithers slips a jab from Kingsford.
Smithers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Kingsford counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsford wants to pass the guard but Smithers is keeping the position.
Kingsford has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smithers is proving hard to escape from.
Smithers wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingsford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

We're going to have a standup here because Cletis Kingsford wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smithers has his takedown stuffed
and Kingsford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kingsford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kingsford scores with a nice right hand.

Kingsford shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smithers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kingsford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kingsford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smithers looks gassed!
Kingsford looking to pass the guard.
Kingsford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Cletis Kingsford has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smithers throws a chopping leg kick but Kingsford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kingsford, as that shot connected.
Smithers closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Kingsford counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletis Kingsford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smithers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kingsford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kingsford scores with a nice strike.
Smithers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kingsford counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kingsford seems content to control.
Smithers is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Smithers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kingsford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smithers on the ground.
Kingsford is pressing down on Smithers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smithers is holding on for now.
Kingsford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cletis Kingsford wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kingsford lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kingsford. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kingsford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smithers has time to react.
Smithers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kingsford lands a jab to the head.
Smithers with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kingsford counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cletis Kingsford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Smithers.
Kingsford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smithers is keeping the position for now.
Kingsford controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cletis Kingsford wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Kingsford does it's job there.
A jab from Kingsford does it's job there.
Kingsford lands a lovely overhand right.
Kingsford scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Smithers gets caught napping as Kingsford dives in and scores a takedown. Smithers manages to retain guard.
Kingsford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kingsford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletis Kingsford dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kingsford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smithers tries to clinch
letting Kingsford counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Smithers.
Smithers with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kingsford counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smithers is looking to control Kingsford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smithers avoid being mounted?
Kingsford perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smithers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smithers wants to get back to full guard.
Kingsford trying to control the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cletis Kingsford.
Kingsford dips to his left and cracks Smithers with an uppercut!
Kingsford connects with a body shot.

Kingsford gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsford controlling from side mount.
Smithers prevents Kingsford from moving into mount.
Kingsford in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smithers being controlled for a moment.
Cletis Kingsford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Cletis Kingsford just wasn't active enough.
Kingsford scores with a nice head shot.

Smithers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smithers tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kingsford controls the pace.
Kingsford won't allow Smithers to get back to his feet.

Kingsford decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A lazy left from Kingsford finds it's target.
Jason Smithers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingsford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletis Kingsford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kingsford, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletis Kingsford!