PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Davidson
vs
Smith

169 cm
18
193 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

THRIFTY THREADS

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith with a jab.
Davidson throws a one two combo.

It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Davidson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Davidson!
Smith trying to control the position but Davidson is working away.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davidson is avoiding damage well.
Davidson really is a fat lump.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson can't do much from the bottom here.
Davidson is looking for a sweep.
Smith controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to control but Davidson is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Davidson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Davidson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Davidson's face as Smith controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith tries for a kimura but Davidson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Davidson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson is trying to buck Smith off.
Smith wants to control but Davidson is keeping him busy.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith advances to full mount.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.

Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Davidson has worked his arm free - good work by Davidson!
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smith landing strikes.

Smith swings around for an armbar but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Davidson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davidson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smith throws a sloppy head kick

and Davidson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Davidson landing with the ground and pound.

Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davidson is aware though and is defending well.

Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davidson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kenny Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Smith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Davidson has picked Smith up and slammed him! Smith can't keep hold of the triangle and Davidson manages to pass to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Davidson wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is trying to control but can't.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Davidson trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Davidson pushes his legs off easily.
Davidson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davidson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Davidson content to stall in guard here.
Davidson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davidson manages to get himself to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davidson looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Davidson keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith stays in close to Davidson's body and controls the position.
Davidson trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bruce Davidson.

Davidson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Davidson successfully pulls guard.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Davidson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davidson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Davidson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davidson tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davidson is defended easily by Smith.
Davidson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Davidson ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davidson tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Davidson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith works over Davidson with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith is looking to advance position but Davidson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Davidson avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Smith gets back to half guard.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davidson connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Smith trying to hold on to Davidson's head to control him but Davidson postures up.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Davidson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Smith is pressing down on Davidson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Davidson pushes his legs off easily.

Smith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Davidson rolls with it to try and escape but Smith cranks on the arm and Davidson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Smith!