PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Dren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dren comes to the cage accompanied by GETO BOYS - mind of a lunatic. Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 10 Years - All White kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Dren
vs
Smith

194 cm
29
260 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

192 cm
30
259 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

AnonymouS

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdravko Dren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith slips a jab from Dren.
Dren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Dren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dren has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dren as he jumps to the side.
Zdravko Dren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dren.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Dren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Dren. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Dren misses the target.
Dren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Dren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Dren gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Dren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith dives in and grabs Dren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dren pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith shoots in and bounces Dren off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dren is keeping the position for now.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Dren is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dren manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Dren's guard.
Dren keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Dren has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Dren pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dren manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Dren in his guard.

Dren trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dren controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Dren is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dren manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Dren's guard.

Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dren dives on top into guard.

Dren trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dren stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zdravko Dren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith shoots in but Dren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Zdravko Dren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dren avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Dren, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Dren against the cage but Dren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dren misses the shot to the body.

Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dren is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.

Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Dren trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dren defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dren is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dren's head.

Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dren sees it coming and defends easily.

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dren is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.

Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith is looking for a kimura but Dren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.

Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Dren defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.

Smith is looking for a kimura but Dren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Dren trying to control here.

Smith is looking for a kimura here.

Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Smith needs to keep his hands up - Dren had a free shot at his head there.
Dren stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Dren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Dren was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dren slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zdravko Dren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Dren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice jab there from Dren.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Dren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dren.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dren defends it nicely.
Dren throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Dren, which made it look bad.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith goes for a double leg but Dren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dren continues to drive forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dren misses with a few strikes there.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Dren tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dren swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Dren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Dren appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zdravko Dren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dren's half guard.
Dren is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.

Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dren trying to control here.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dren wants to get back to full guard.

Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dren sees it coming and defends easily.

Smith is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dren is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Dren defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dren is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zdravko Dren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dren 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zdravko Dren!
After the big win, Zdravko Dren made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors AnonymouS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.