PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between F Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Unit
vs
Smith

200 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, F Unit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith with a jab.
Smith looks for a takedown but Unit sprawls well.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Unit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
F Unit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Smith.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt

and Unit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Unit sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith tries to buck Unit off but Unit is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Unit.
Smith tries to buck Unit off but Unit is having none of it.
Unit throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Unit working the head with strikes.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Unit.
Unit throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Unit working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Unit connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Unit.
Unit throwing strikes but Smith manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Smith looks gassed!

Unit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Unit postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Unit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Unit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Unit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Unit is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Unit is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Unit throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the 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 doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Unit counters with a takedown into side control.
Unit postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Unit connects with a decent elbow.
Unit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Unit is chipping away with strikes.
Smith parries the strikes from Unit easily there. Unit is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Unit working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Smith tries to bench press Unit off him but Unit keeps the position.
Unit misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Unit.
Unit working the head with strikes.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Unit working the head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Unit throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Unit looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Unit smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unit throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Unit working the body and head with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unit connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Sloppy strikes there by Unit.
Unit cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Unit working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Unit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Unit works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Unit landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Unit working the body and head with strikes.
Unit working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Unit throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Unit scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Unit creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Unit.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Unit working away.
Unit lands a few punches from side control.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Unit connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unit working the ground and pound.
Smith tries to buck Unit off but Unit is having none of it.
Unit tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Unit scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Unit scores with a couple of short elbows.
Unit working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Unit crashes against the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Unit working the ground and pound.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Unit.
Unit working away.
Unit working the head and body with strikes.
Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Unit's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Unit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unit lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Unit working the head and body with strikes.
F Unit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Unit seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Check out the look on Unit's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Unit scoring with punches and elbows.
Unit creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith is trying to buck Unit off.
Smith wants to control but Unit postures up.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Unit working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Unit shoots in.
Unit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith throws a head kick that misses

and Unit counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Bruce Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unit shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for F Unit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Unit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Unit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unit working Smith over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

F Unit dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Unit shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Unit throwing strikes but missing.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Unit is proving a slippery customer.
Unit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Unit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Unit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Unit throws and elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Unit's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Unit throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Unit circles away easily

so Unit counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Unit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Unit.
Unit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Unit landing some decent shots from guard.
Unit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Unit landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Unit slips an elbow through the middle.
Unit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Unit postures up.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Unit slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand up but Unit is controlling him.
Unit is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Unit with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Unit.
Unit throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Unit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Unit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Unit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Unit postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Unit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt

and Unit counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Unit.
Unit postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is trying to keep Unit in close.
Unit is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Unit.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Unit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bruce Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
F Unit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Unit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
F Unit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Unit, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for F Unit!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for F Unit!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for F Unit!

F Unit wins by unanimous decision!