PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Killjoy (ranked 3093 p4p, 3044 weight class) and Ronny Smith (ranked 404 p4p, 392 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Killjoy
vs
Smith

190 cm
25
195
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
195
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Killjoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Killjoy.
Killjoy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Killjoy avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killjoy misses with a low kick.
Killjoy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killjoy is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Killjoy circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith tries to clinch but Killjoy is having none of it.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killjoy pinned against the cage. Killjoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Killjoy has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Killjoy breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Killjoy's leg but Killjoy calmly moves out of range.
Killjoy tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Killjoy tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Killjoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killjoy throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Killjoy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Killjoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killjoy dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Killjoy's head and hops out.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Killjoy shakes him off and moves away.
Smith tries to clinch up but Killjoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Max Killjoy has been cut.

Smith has Killjoy up against the cage in a clinch.

Smith gets control of Killjoy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Killjoy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Killjoy postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killjoy is controlling him.
Killjoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killjoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Killjoy won't allow Smith to sweep him here.

Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Killjoy from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Killjoy shows good takedown defense.
Killjoy fails with a rather predictable takedown 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.

Killjoy clinches.

Smith breaks the clinch.
Killjoy misses with a wild body shot.
As Killjoy backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Killjoy manages to avoid it all.
Killjoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killjoy misses with a leg kick.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Killjoy.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Killjoy counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killjoy scores with a kick to the body.
Killjoy darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Killjoy into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Killjoy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Killjoy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Killjoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Killjoy has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith tries for a takedown but Killjoy manages to get underhooks.
Smith jumps guard but Killjoy stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killjoy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Killjoy to keep the fight standing.
Max Killjoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.

Killjoy breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Killjoy pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Killjoy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Killjoy gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Killjoy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Killjoy is looking to improve his position.
Smith is thwarting Killjoy's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Killjoy trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Killjoy manages to get to full guard.
Killjoy working a defensive guard here.

Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Killjoy as Smith shoots in.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Killjoy tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Killjoy misses.
Smith follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Killjoy circles away.
Killjoy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Killjoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killjoy wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.

Killjoy rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Killjoy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Killjoy controlling the action here for a moment.
Killjoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killjoy has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Max Killjoy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Killjoy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Killjoy. That one must have hurt.
Killjoy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Killjoy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Killjoy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killjoy shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Killjoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killjoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Max Killjoy is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith goes for a double leg but Killjoy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Killjoy continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Killjoy tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killjoy prevents it.
Killjoy slowing the pace effectively.
Killjoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Killjoy has Smith pressed against the cage.

Killjoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Killjoy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killjoy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Killjoy shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killjoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Killjoy looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Killjoy shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killjoy avoids the head kick by Smith.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killjoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Killjoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Killjoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killjoy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killjoy circles away.
Killjoy attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith wants to clinch.
Killjoy throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Smith drives through with a takedown into Killjoy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Killjoy keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.

Smith stands up from half guard.
Killjoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killjoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killjoy wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killjoy tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killjoy to the ground. Killjoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Killjoy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Killjoy throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Ronny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Killjoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Killjoy moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Killjoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killjoy, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Killjoy!