PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Ganja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganja has chosen Mind Control as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Smith
vs
Ganja

200 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 10 - 1

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Ganja!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Ganja's temple.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Ganja's temple.
Smith working over Ganja with some ground and pound. Ganja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Ganja has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith working over Ganja with some ground and pound. Ganja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith is nestled in close to Ganja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ganja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganja tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith winds up and cracks Ganja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocks the strikes from Ganja.
Smith winds up and cracks Ganja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ganja 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.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Ganja has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Ganja on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith is nestled in close to Ganja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ganja trying to control here.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith prevents Ganja from standing back up.
Smith prevents Ganja from improving his position.
Smith is nestled in close to Ganja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ganja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganja trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Ganja is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ganja avoid being mounted?
Smith works his way into full mount!
Smith with shots to the head and body - Ganja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee warns Ganja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ganja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ganja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ganja because Smith loaded up on that one.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganja tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Ganja tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ganja?
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith prevents Ganja from getting the reversal.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee warns Ganja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ganja is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ganja is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Ganja is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Ganja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Ganja is in trouble!
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Ganja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Ganja is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ganja moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.

Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ganja!
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith looking to finish Ganja with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ganja!
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ganja?
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ganja is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith working Ganja over with strikes here.
Smith punching from mount but Ganja doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smith thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Smith throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to ground and pound but Ganja is blocking nicely.
Smith misses with a head shot.
Ganja regains half guard.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith is nestled in close to Ganja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith winds up and cracks Ganja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Ganja is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ganja has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

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 lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Ganja is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Ganja is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Smith grinds an elbow into Ganja's temple.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ganja is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Ganja takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ganja did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ganja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working Ganja over with strikes.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ganja is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganja won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Ganja has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Ganja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ganja regains guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith is in close to Ganja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith is in close to Ganja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks Ganja with a big right hand but Ganja just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith cracks Ganja with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ganja is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ganja wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Smith pushes Ganja up against the cage in a clinch.
Ganja taking a breather.

Smith gets control of Ganja's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Smith dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ganja moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Ganja tries to clinch

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ganja has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Ganja wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ganja's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ganja gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith is in close to Ganja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith distracts Ganja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganja can do to turn this around?
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Ganja is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ganja is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Ganja into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith successfully pulls guard.
Ganja wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Ganja throwing strikes but missing.
Smith keeping full guard, as Ganja tries to pass.
Ganja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Ganja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ganja has Smith in his guard.
Bubba Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.

Ganja looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith stands up over Ganja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ganja taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ganja trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ganja into the cage.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ganja smiles and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Smith!