PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brain Smasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jonny bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brain Smasher has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Smasher
vs
bravo

176 cm
22
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brain Smasher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jonny bravo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smasher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Smasher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smasher lands in his opponent's guard.
Smasher thows a big elbow that misses.
Smasher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smasher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bravo wants to stand and escape but Smasher is having none of it.
bravo keeping moving, preventing Smasher from controlling successfully.
Smasher tries to free his leg and advance position but bravo is retaining full guard.

Smasher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smasher shoots for a double leg takedown but bravo sprawls well. He's pushed Smasher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smasher shoots in but bravo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smasher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts bravo as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brain Smasher. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smasher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but bravo swivels and escapes.
Smasher shoots in and drives through. bravo sprawls well.
Smasher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. bravo tries to avoid it but Smasher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag bravo to the ground. bravo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smasher shoots in for a takedown but bravo shows good takedown defense.

Smasher scores a takedown into full mount!
Smasher is breathing heavily.
You get the feeling that bravo really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Smasher wants to finish this one by submission but bravo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smasher.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bravo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Smasher there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
bravo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smasher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smasher raining down shots from the mount!
Smasher punishing his opponent with strikes.
bravo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Smasher looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
bravo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Smasher with a couple of short strikes.
Smasher working bravo over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bravo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Smasher tries to control but bravo wriggling away.
The referee warns bravo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
bravo tries to buck Smasher off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smasher working for a guillotine from mount but bravo is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
bravo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Smasher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smasher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as bravo is looking to escape.
bravo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Smasher looking to finish with strikes here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
bravo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Smasher scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish bravo?
Smasher scores with a couple of good head shots there.
bravo is trying to stand.
Smasher dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smasher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smasher with shots to the head and body - bravo looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smasher punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smasher won't let bravo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Smasher looking to finish bravo with some ground and pound. This is bad for bravo!
bravo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brain Smasher dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

bravo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smasher has a takedown stuffed.
Smasher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with bravo but bravo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smasher throws a jab but it's blocked by bravo.
Brain Smasher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Smasher or perhaps it was just good defense by bravo which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brain Smasher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smasher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with bravo but bravo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smasher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts bravo as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smasher blocks a head kick by bravo.
Smasher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? bravo is fending him off so far but Smasher persists. Nope, bravo circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from bravo. No joy for Smasher on that attempt.
bravo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
bravo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Smasher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in bravo's guard.
bravo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smasher postures up in bravo's guard and throws a big left but bravo blocks it.
Smasher stops bravo from standing up.
Smasher is pushing down on bravo's leg trying to pass to half guard. bravo is fighting to maintain full guard but Smasher has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

bravo pushes Smasher off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Smasher or perhaps it was just good defense by bravo which made him look bad.
bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smasher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smasher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smasher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
bravo scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smasher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts bravo as he jumps to the side.
Smasher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around bravo's waist but bravo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smasher off to one side.
bravo lands with a slapping head kick.
Smasher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from bravo. No joy for Smasher on that attempt.
bravo misses with a series of wild punches.
Smasher misses with a double jab
and bravo counters with a series of strikes. Smasher will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smasher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and bravo counters with a three punch combo that has Smasher backing up. Smasher nods at bravo to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from bravo.
Smasher has his takedown stuffed
and bravo counters with a big head kick but Smasher shrugs it off.
Smasher has his takedown stuffed
and bravo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
bravo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smasher throws a combination that misses
and bravo counters with a left and a right that stings Smasher.

Smasher is rocked!
Smasher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and bravo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jonny bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Smasher tries for a takedown but bravo circles away easily
and bravo counters with a head kick.
Oh Smasher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
bravo connects with a high kick.
bravo defending well as Smasher loads up on a big left hand.
Smasher with a lazy takedown attempt
and bravo counters with a one-two to the body.
Smasher wants to clinch up but bravo keeps it at a distance.
Smasher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
bravo lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smasher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smasher with a lazy takedown attempt
and bravo counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brain Smasher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smasher avoids the head kick by bravo.
Smasher with a poor takedown
and bravo counters with a head kick.
jonny bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
bravo fails to land with a series of punches.
Smasher with a poor takedown
and bravo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smasher is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smasher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and bravo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smasher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and bravo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smasher misses the body punch
and bravo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smasher is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bravo stalks Smasher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smasher's face. Smasher staggers backwards, shaken.
bravo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
bravo ducks under a wild hook from Smasher.
Brain Smasher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
bravo connects with a high kick.
Smasher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
jonny bravo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smasher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and bravo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smasher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and bravo counters with a two punch combo.
bravo misses with a combination

and Smasher counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smasher won't allow bravo to get back to his feet.
Smasher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Smasher drops back looking for a leg! bravo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and bravo manages to kick Smasher off! Smasher jumps back into bravo's guard.
bravo wants to stand and escape but Smasher is having none of it.
Smasher seems to have got his legs back now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if bravo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smasher is in close to bravo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smasher trying to control but bravo is working from the bottom.

Smasher drops back looking for a leg! bravo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and bravo manages to kick Smasher off! Smasher jumps back into bravo's guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
bravo throws a head kick that misses.

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.
Smasher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and bravo counters with a one-two to the body.
Smasher shoots and misses
and bravo counters with a left and a right that stings Smasher.
Smasher fails with the takedown
and bravo counters with a two punch combo.
Smasher has his takedown stuffed
and bravo counters with a big head kick but Smasher shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
jonny bravo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think bravo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jonny bravo!