PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Smith (ranked 5695 p4p, 3663 weight class) and Theodore Cummings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Theodore Cummings has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smith
vs
Cummings

210 cm
25
184
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
26
192
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Theodore Cummings!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cummings looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cummings manages to circle out of the way.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cummings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cummings fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Theodore Cummings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cummings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Cummings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jason Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Cummings.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cummings lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cummings.
Cummings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cummings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Cummings gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummings working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cummings is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Cummings stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smith to get to his feet.
Cummings with a lazy takedown attempt

and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.

Cummings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cummings manages to circle out of the way.
Jason Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Cummings shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cummings clinches.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Cummings controls the action.

Cummings pulls guard.

Smith stands up from Cummings's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cummings will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cummings throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cummings gets a clinch.
Cummings tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Cummings scores a nice knee to the body.
Cummings lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Cummings manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cummings is trying to keep Smith in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cummings can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Cummings's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Cummings dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cummings fails with a takedown attempt.

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

Cummings manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Cummings on that attempt.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Cummings breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith tries to keep at a distance but Cummings has taken the fight into the clinch.

Cummings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Cummings looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Cummings just gets out of the way.
Jason Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Cummings.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cummings misses with a head kick.
Cummings shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Cummings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Cummings scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cummings looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Cummings shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cummings is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the cage.

Cummings manages to break the clinch.

Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cummings to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cummings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummings trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Cummings passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Cummings is dominant here and he's now got Smith's back!
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Cummings struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cummings is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Cummings gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Cummings gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Cummings apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Cummings tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Cummings ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Cummings shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cummings forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cummings.
Cummings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Cummings's takedown attempt.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cummings successfully pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cummings 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.

Cummings is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Cummings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Cummings wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.

Cummings closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Cummings pulls guard effortlessly.
Smith wants to stand but Cummings has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cummings really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cummings striking off his back.

Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cummings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Cummings's legs - danger averted.

Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cummings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Cummings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith gets caught flat footed, as Cummings shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Smith has his feet on Cummings's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Cummings shoots in.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Cummings forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Cummings is stalling here.
Cummings is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Jason Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Cummings.

Cummings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cummings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cummings shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Jason Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cummings shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
As Cummings tries to get set, Smith tries to push him back and clinch up but Cummings manages to avoid the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cummings misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Cummings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummings tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
As Cummings tries to get set, Smith tries to push him back and clinch up but Cummings manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cummings.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Cummings manages to avoid it.
Cummings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Cummings persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.

Cummings drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Cummings looking for a takedown.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Cummings tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Cummings drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cummings backwards.
Theodore Cummings seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cummings is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Cummings tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Cummings fails to land.
Cummings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cummings has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jason Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theodore Cummings is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Smith.
I think Cummings has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Cummings!