PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lateralus. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aldon Smith enters the cage!

Drago
vs
Smith

200 cm
19
260 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

190 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

KAISER
Mango Nutrition

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aldon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.

Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drago's guard.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith stands up over Drago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith passes Drago's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drago looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Drago is looking to escape.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drago wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith prevents Drago from standing back up.

Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Smith working over Drago with some ground and pound. Drago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.

Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith passes to side control.

Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well.
Drago taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Drago taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drago is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well.

Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drago knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith working the head with strikes.

Smith tries for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith cracks Drago with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith cracks Drago with a big elbow.
Drago takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Drago is looking for a sweep.

Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drago knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith looks winded!
Smith staying calm.
Drago is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drago on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.

Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Smith walks into a jab.
Drago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Drago!
Drago is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith avoids the head kick by Drago.
Drago throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drago lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Drago cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.

Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith prevents Drago from standing back up.

Smith maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Drago could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Smith has cracked it and Drago is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aldon Smith!
Aldon Smith looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'i want to thank carlos for this fight , my sponsor mango nutrition and KAISER clothing company,and HILITE for putting together this event.'.