PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Smitty Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daws Berrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithers comes to the cage accompanied by Ironman - Black Sabbath. Berrera has chosen High School Gym as his entrance music. Daws Berrera will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Smithers
vs
Berrera

190 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

183 cm
24
195 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Smitty Smithers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daws Berrera!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithers blocks a head kick by Berrera.

Smithers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smithers wants to pass the guard but Berrera is keeping the position.
Smithers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smithers tries to free his leg and advance position but Berrera is retaining full guard.
Berrera wants to stand but Smithers is controlling the position.
Smithers pushes down on Berrera's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Berrera is defending against the submission attempts here by Smithers.

Smithers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berrera tries to get to full guard but Smithers has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers moves into full mount! Berrera won't be happy about that!
Smithers mounts Berrera! Really nice guard pass there!

Smithers has hold of Berrera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berrera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Berrera can't escape the position.
Smithers avoids the attempt from Berrera to control.
Berrera is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berrera wants to hold on but Smithers pushes him away.
Berrera looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Smithers lands shots from the back.
Berrera rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Smithers seems to be looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smithers trying to pass the guard but Berrera defending well.
Smithers is thwarting Berrera's attempts to control the position.
Berrera tries to roll over but Smithers keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithers trying to mount his opponent but Berrera defends it.
Berrera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smithers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berrera working a defensive guard here.
Berrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smithers is one step ahead there.
Smithers throwing strikes but missing.
Berrera keeping full guard, as Smithers tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Smithers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berrera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smithers has Berrera in his guard.
Smithers being controlled here, momentarily.
Smithers wants to sweep here but Berrera controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berrera wants to stand but Smithers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Berrera stands up over Smithers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Berrera throws a right hand that Smithers ducks under and follows up with a left that Smithers also avoids with ease.
Berrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smithers throws a lazy right hand but Berrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smitty Smithers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Berrera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smithers's head.
Smithers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smithers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berrera pinned against the cage. Berrera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab from Smithers.
Berrera leaves Smithers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smithers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berrera can pounce on him.
Smithers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berrera's hands.
Berrera looks to land a combination but Smithers avoids it well.
Smithers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berrera defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smitty Smithers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smithers moves forwards but Berrera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Berrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berrera throws a head kick that misses.
Smithers doesn't manage to clinch there - Berrera circles away.
Smithers throws a leg kick but Berrera sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smithers shoots in and drives through. Berrera sprawls well.
Smithers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithers blocks a head kick by Berrera.
Berrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smithers moves in looking to clinch but Berrera pushes him off.
Smithers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Berrera drives through and clinches with Smithers against the cage.
Smithers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smithers working aggressively here.
Smithers gets through Berrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smithers managing to block the knees to the body from Berrera.
Berrera blocks an uppercut.
Smithers dodges an elbow strike from Berrera.
Berrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrera blocking some punches.
Berrera trying to land knees to the body.
Smithers managing to block the knees to the body from Berrera.
Smithers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Smithers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smithers lands with a right hand.

Berrera forces Smithers back against the cage and clinches.
Smithers throws a head punch that misses.
Smithers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Berrera tries to land a knee to the head but Smithers blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smithers.
Smithers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smithers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berrera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Berrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smithers managing to block the knees to the body from Berrera.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berrera.
Berrera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smithers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smithers throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smithers.
Smithers misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smithers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Berrera is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smithers.
Smithers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smithers throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Smitty Smithers dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Smithers is looking to clinch but Berrera is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Smithers.
Berrera ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
Berrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berrera throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Berrera lands a nice looking body shot.
Smithers throws a body punch but Berrera moves out of range.
Smithers doesn't manage to clinch there - Berrera circles away.
Smithers wants to clinch but Berrera slips to the side
and Berrera counters with a right hand to the body.
Good leg kick by Berrera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Berrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Smithers.
Smithers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrera misses with a head kick.
Berrera connects with a high kick.
Smithers connects with a single shot there.
Berrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smithers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Berrera throws a sloppy head kick and Smithers moves out of range easily.
Smithers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smithers looks to score with a jab to the body but Berrera is just out of range.
Smithers misses with a low kick.
Berrera throws a sloppy head kick and Smithers moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Berrera on the side of the head.
Smitty Smithers is winning the standup battle so far.
Smithers is looking to clinch but Berrera is avoiding it.
Smithers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berrera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Berrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smithers.
Berrera misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithers motions for Berrera to come forward. Smithers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smithers tried to score with a low kick but Berrera checks it.
Berrera throws a head kick that misses.
Smithers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Berrera.
Berrera throws a head kick that misses.
Berrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daws Berrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithers throws a right and a left that Berrera avoids nicely.
Berrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Smithers.
Smithers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berrera moves away.
Smithers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Berrera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smithers.
Berrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Berrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berrera misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smithers is defended easily by Berrera.
Smithers misses with a right hand
and Berrera counters with a nice body kick.
Smitty Smithers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berrera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A lazy left from Smithers finds it's target.
Smithers wants to slow Berrera down by chopping away at his legs.
Berrera lands a leg kick that knocks Smithers off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smithers slips a jab and a cross from Berrera.
Berrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smithers shoots for a double leg takedown but Berrera sprawls well. He's pushed Smithers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Smithers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Berrera quickly recovers to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daws Berrera.
I think Smithers 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smitty Smithers!
An intense looking Smitty Smithers took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'When you get caught between The Blacksmith and the anvil, your ass will get smashed!'.