PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smith
vs
Chapman

192 cm
19
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
284 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Hell's Balls Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Chapman does it's job there.
Chapman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chapman somewhat.
Chapman misses with a few strikes there.
Chapman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chapman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Jordan Smith has been cut.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Chapman circles away.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chapman.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Chapman circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith clinches up with Chapman and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Chapman blocks it.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Chapman is blocking nicely.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chapman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chapman is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Chapman is trying to break free.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chapman is defending well for now.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chapman blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Chapman blocks it.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Chapman blocks it.
Chapman wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.

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.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chapman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chapman blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chapman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but Chapman is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Chapman.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck for Chapman with that takedown attempt.
Chapman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chapman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Jordan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Chapman.
Chapman circles away from the clinch 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.
Smith walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Chapman misses the target.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Chapman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Chapman pushes him off.
Chapman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Chapman throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chapman jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jordan Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jordan Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chapman throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Chapman throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith avoids the body shot from Chapman.
Chapman missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chapman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chapman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chapman.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chapman shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jordan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Chapman.
Chapman tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chapman keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Chapman with that takedown attempt.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two 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.
Chapman throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Chapman misses with an uppercut.
Chapman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chapman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chapman misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to clinch up but Chapman circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Chapman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chapman throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith wants to clinch up but Chapman keeps it at a distance.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Chapman.
Chapman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Chapman pushes him off.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith wants to clinch up but Chapman keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries to clinch but Chapman moves out of range.
A slow jab from Chapman misses its intended target.

Chapman drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chapman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith has momentary wrist control but Chapman slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Chapman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jordan Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Chapman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chapman as he jumps to the side.
Chapman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chapman misses with a body kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Chapman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chapman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chapman misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chapman somewhat.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Smith drives through and clinches with Chapman against the cage.
Chapman tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Chapman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chapman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Chapman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith slips a straight right by Chapman.
Chapman shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith moves away from the strike by Chapman.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chapman looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Jordan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Chapman.
Chapman clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chapman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chapman throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith is looking to clinch but Chapman is avoiding it.

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.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Chapman circles away.
Chapman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chapman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Smith counters by clinching up.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chapman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Chapman blocks with his arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chapman.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chapman is defending well for now.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chapman blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chapman.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jordan Smith!