PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Kachaiwong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Kachaiwong
vs
Smith

165 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
23
142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Kachaiwong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Smith!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kachaiwong wants to clinch.
Kachaiwong shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kachaiwong.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Kachaiwong wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kachaiwong throws a head kick that misses.
Kachaiwong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kachaiwong tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Kachaiwong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Kachaiwong getting side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is pressing down on Kachaiwong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kachaiwong wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kachaiwong keeps moving.
Kachaiwong wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kachaiwong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kachaiwong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kachaiwong is striking from the bottom but Smith uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kachaiwong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kachaiwong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kachaiwong keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Kachaiwong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Kachaiwong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kachaiwong manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Kachaiwong's guard.
Smith looks gassed!
Kachaiwong wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith trying to control the action but Kachaiwong is working from the bottom.
Kachaiwong is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kachaiwong trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kachaiwong is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Kachaiwong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kachaiwong feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Kachaiwong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kachaiwong defends well.
Kachaiwong wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Kachaiwong wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kachaiwong wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Kachaiwong keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kachaiwong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.

Smith scores a takedown into full mount!

Smith working for a guillotine from mount but Kachaiwong is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kachaiwong wants to control but Smith is having none of it.

Smith goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kachaiwong turns into him and now he's in Smith's guard.
Kachaiwong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kachaiwong trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kachaiwong tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.

Kachaiwong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kachaiwong has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Kachaiwong is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kachaiwong tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James Kachaiwong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kachaiwong misses with a takedown attempt

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kachaiwong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kachaiwong wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kachaiwong's guard.

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kachaiwong defends it well.
Kachaiwong is not content to let Smith control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kachaiwong wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is keen to just control but Kachaiwong is a slippery customer.
Kachaiwong is looking to improve his position.

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kachaiwong defends it well.
Kachaiwong is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kachaiwong defends it well.
Kachaiwong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the action here.

Kachaiwong is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.

Smith is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kachaiwong is not content to let Smith control the position.

Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kachaiwong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.

Kachaiwong is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.

That's four 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.
Kachaiwong is looking to escape.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Kachaiwong's leg but Kachaiwong calmly moves out of range.
Smith scores with the left hand. Kachaiwong knows he should have avoided that one.

Kachaiwong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Kachaiwong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

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