PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Bdogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bdogg
vs
Smith

167 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Bdogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bdogg fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Bdogg really is a fat lump.

Bdogg clinches up against the cage.
Bdogg is struggling to control the position.
Bdogg is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bdogg stalls.

Bdogg jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Bdogg pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bdogg tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Bdogg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bdogg is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bdogg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bdogg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

We're going to have a standup here because Brandon Bdogg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Smith has closed the distance and engaged Bdogg in a clinch.
Bdogg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Bdogg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bdogg wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith wants to control but Bdogg postures up.
Smith is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bdogg is staying active.

Bdogg decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bdogg.
Bdogg shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Bdogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bdogg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith throws a right and a left that Bdogg avoids nicely.

Bdogg gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Bdogg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bdogg misses with a double jab.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bdogg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Bdogg's shoulder, as Bdogg tries to avoid the shot.
Bdogg misses with a head kick.
Bdogg tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bdogg circles away.
Bdogg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bdogg wants it to stay on the feet.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bdogg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bdogg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bdogg somewhat.
Bdogg is breathing heavily.
Bdogg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bdogg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smith forces Bdogg back against the cage and clinches.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bdogg.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bdogg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Bdogg dominated that round.
That's time! Bdogg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Smith tries to clinch there but Bdogg circles away.
Bdogg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bdogg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bdogg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bdogg wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brandon Bdogg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a series of punches but Bdogg avoids them all with ease.
Bdogg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bdogg was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Bdogg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Bdogg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bdogg misses with a leg kick.

Bdogg moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bdogg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bdogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Bdogg is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Bdogg won't allow it.

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

Bdogg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bdogg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Bdogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Bdogg tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bdogg fails with the takedown.
Smith throws a right hand that Bdogg ducks under and follows up with a left that Bdogg also avoids with ease.

Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bdogg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Bdogg fails to land the takedown.
Smith wants to clinch up but Bdogg keeps it at a distance.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bdogg wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a left right combination that sends Bdogg crashing to the mat - Smith wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Bdogg out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Smith!