PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Domain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dan Domain's chin.

Smith
vs
Domain

166 cm
23
156 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Domain!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the ropes. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Smith.

Domain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Domain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Domain stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Domain throwing strikes but missing.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Domain trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Domain.

Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Domain from controlling successfully.
Domain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dan Domain was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Domain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Domain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Domain scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes there by Domain.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Domain.
Smith tries to buck Domain off but Domain is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Domain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Domain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is trying to control Domain's posture but Domain avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Domain keeps moving and retains side control.

Domain decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown by Domain or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Smith throws a head kick that Domain semi-blocks.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Domain looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Domain looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.

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

Smith pushes Domain off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.

Domain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Domain is controlling well.
Smith pushes Domain off looking to stand but Domain dives back in and keeps control.
Smith trying to hold on to Domain's head to control him but Domain postures up.
Smith tries to kick Domain off but Domain keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Domain working Smith over with strikes.
Domain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Domain not doing much here.

Domain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Domain.
Domain trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Domain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Domain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith wants to control but Domain is keeping busy.
Domain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Domain trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Domain landing punches.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Domain with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Domain working Smith over with strikes here.
Poor strikes thrown by Domain there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Domain with a couple of short strikes.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Domain jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Domain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Domain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith parries the strikes from Domain easily there. Domain is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Domain cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domain trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Domain controlling the position from side mount.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Domain 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.
Domain wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Domain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Domain thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Domain passes to side control.
Domain works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Domain landing a few strikes.
Domain working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Domain lands a nice forearm strike.

Domain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.

Domain goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Domain but great work by Smith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Domain gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Domain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Domain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Domain gets slowly back to his feet.
Dan Domain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Domain with that takedown attempt.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Domain closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Domain pushes Smith against the ropes but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Domain.
Smith lands a head kick!
Domain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Domain instigates a clinch.
Domain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Domain misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Domain is breathing heavily.

Smith rushes Domain and presses him up against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Domain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith tries to clinch there but Domain circles away.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Domain circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Domain on that attempt.
Dan Domain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Domain shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith clinches.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Domain keeps the fight on the outside.
Domain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Smith tenderised Domain's leg. Domain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith cracks Domain with a good jab.

It looks like Dan Domain has been cut.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Domain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Domain keeps the fight on the outside.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Domain or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.

Smith has managed to clinch.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Domain.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
Domain fails to land the takedown.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domain slips a jab and a cross from Smith.

Smith clinches.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Domain avoids it.
Domain wants to clinch.
Domain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Domain off to one side.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Domain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Domain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Domain gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to clinch there but Domain circles away.

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Domain shrugs off.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Domain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Domain gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Smith has Domain up against the ropes in a clinch.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Domain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a right hand that Domain ducks under and follows up with a left that Domain also avoids with ease.
Domain has a takedown stuffed.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Domain moves out of range.
Domain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Domain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Smith has closed the distance and engaged Domain in a clinch.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Domain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Domain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith throws a series of punches but Domain moves out of range.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Smith pushes Domain up against the ropes in a clinch.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Domain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Domain to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Domain on that attempt.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Domain circles away.
Domain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Domain fails with the takedown.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Domain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Domain is now in Smith's guard.
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!

Smith pushes Domain off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Domain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Domain swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith closes the distance but Domain moves to the side

and Domain counters by clinching up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Domain's takedown attempt.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a head kick but Domain moves out of range.

Domain shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smith is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Domain is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!

And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Dan Domain!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Dan Domain!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Dan Domain!

Dan Domain wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Dan Domain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.