PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ferdnando Dalisay (ranked 5261 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 7068 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalisay kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Salidomay. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dalisay
vs
Smith

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
17
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferdnando Dalisay!
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, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Smith moves into the clinch.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith has Dalisay pressed against the cage, preventing Dalisay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dalisay is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith pushes Dalisay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dalisay fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Smith tightens his grip and picks Dalisay up, before dumping him to the ground. Dalisay manages to land in guard.

Dalisay has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smith is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control 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 pushes Dalisay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Smith.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalisay stalls.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Dalisay's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith pushes Dalisay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Smith.

It looks like Ferdnando Dalisay has been cut.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Dalisay is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Dalisay tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.

Smith decides to pull guard.
Dalisay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dalisay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalisay controls the pace.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalisay won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Dalisay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalisay is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.

Smith breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dalisay or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferdnando Dalisay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalisay tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Smith clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith presses Dalisay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Dalisay is breathing heavily.
Dalisay has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.

Smith pulls guard successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to sweep but instead, Dalisay has passed into half guard.
Dalisay wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.

Dalisay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Dalisay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dalisay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dalisay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dalisay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ferdnando Dalisay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dalisay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dalisay fails to land the takedown.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dalisay gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith pushes Dalisay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dalisay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Smith.
Smith is leaning against Dalisay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalisay backwards.
Dalisay goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith jabs Dalisay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith has Dalisay up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith presses Dalisay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Smith is trying to trip Dalisay. He has hold of a leg but Dalisay is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalisay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Dalisay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith pushes Dalisay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Dalisay has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferdnando Dalisay. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Smith.
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!
Dalisay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dalisay backwards.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dalisay backwards.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalisay backwards.
A short right from Smith.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.

Dalisay is rocked!
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Dalisay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Dalisay is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ferdnando Dalisay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Smith drives through and clinches with Dalisay against the cage.
Dalisay is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith lands a body punch.
Dalisay seems to have got his legs back now.
Dalisay is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalisay backwards.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Dalisay's head.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferdnando Dalisay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalisay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalisay backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dalisay to his knees! Smith keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!