PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barker
vs
Smith

190 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nathan Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries for a takedown but Barker circles away easily

and Barker moves into the clinch.

Smith has picked Barker up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Barker is defending well.
Barker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nathan Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barker, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Nathan Smith has been cut.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Barker has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Barker, against the cage.
Barker trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barker into the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barker throws an elbow but misses.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Barker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith avoiding damage as Barker throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith trying to stall but Barker improves his position.

Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Barker wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pushing down on Barker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barker is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barker won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith stops Barker from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Nathan Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Barker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith wants to clinch.

Smith gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Barker lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Barker tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barker is wriggling around but Smith manages to pass to half guard.
Barker is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.

Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two 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.
Barker tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Smith manages to move to mount!
Smith controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Smith controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith unloading with bombs!

Smith has hold of Barker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Barker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Smith working for a guillotine from mount but Barker is in no mood to give up.

Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barker is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathan Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Smith motions for Barker to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barker tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Barker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Smith has managed to clinch.
Barker tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barker to keep the fight standing.
Barker throws an elbow that misses.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barker is defending well.
Bob Barker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barker misses with an elbow strike.
Smith taking a breather.
Barker pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith tries to pull guard but Barker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Barker stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Barker, against the cage.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barker lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker misses with an elbow strike.
Barker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barker lands a nice elbow.
Barker lands an elbow inside.

That has opened up Nathan Smith's cut even more.
Barker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Barker tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Barker back against the cage.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Barker.
Barker is struggling to control the position.
Barker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Barker keeps him there for the moment.
Barker taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barker is keeping busy.
Barker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The cut above Nathan Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Barker.
Barker throws an elbow but it misses.
Barker lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Nathan Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Barker lands an elbow inside.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barker leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Barker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith trying to control from Barker's half guard. Barker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Barker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Smith!