PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dorian Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Septic Flesh - Anubis. David Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dorian Lee's chin.

Smith
vs
Lee

190 cm
26
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
240 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dorian Lee!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a one two combo.

Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith gets back to full guard.

Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Lee passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee 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 trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Smith is not content to let Lee control the position.

Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee won't allow Smith to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Lee is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because David Smith just wasn't active enough.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lee working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Lee in the domination position with Smith hanging on.

Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Smith struggling to land strikes to the head as Lee covers up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smith is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lee knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lee for a finish.
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smith's guard. Nice work there by Lee.
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 David Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Lee in his half guard.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.

Lee has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because David Smith just wasn't active enough.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.

Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lee working away.

Lee swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lee's guard.
Smith prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Smith manages to pass to side control.
Lee regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smith's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lee is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Smith has hold of Lee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Lee trying to control here.
Smith is controlling the pace.
David Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Smith blocks a head kick by Lee.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.

Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee can't escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Lee from getting the reversal.

Smith looking for a guillotine from mount but Lee is having none of it.
Lee is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lee wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
Smith controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Smith clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Lee shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee lands a couple of digs.
Lee throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Smith wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith advances position into side control!
Lee tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith controls the position from side control.
Smith has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lee!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith won't let Lee get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Lee tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Smith looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Lee wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Lee is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Smith had his way with Dorian Lee in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith fails with a takedown attempt.

Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.

Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee avoids the body shot from Smith.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Smith trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to move into half guard but instead Lee has managed to sweep!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith content to control rather than advance.

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
David Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee is trying to stand.
Smith is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lee!
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee regains half guard.
Smith is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Smith!
A victorious David Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.