PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anto Mrvelj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Me Against The World. Anto Mrvelj has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason Smith's chin.

Smith
vs
Mrvelj

185 cm
36
284 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

194 cm
22
226 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Cynical Truth Vegas

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anto Mrvelj!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Mrvelj shows good takedown defense.
Smith goes for a double leg but Mrvelj avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mrvelj continues to drive forward.
Mrvelj is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries for a takedown but Mrvelj manages to get underhooks.
Mrvelj prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mrvelj avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mrvelj is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith has Mrvelj pressed against the cage, preventing Mrvelj from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Mrvelj shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mrvelj can't break the clinch.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mrvelj gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mrvelj gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith letting Mrvelj take a breather here.
Mrvelj prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Mrvelj gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.

Mrvelj manages to break the clinch.
Mrvelj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Mrvelj counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Mrvelj lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrvelj stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Mrvelj scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mrvelj thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mrvelj lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mrvelj fails to land with a series of punches.
Mrvelj goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Mrvelj.
Mrvelj bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
A lazy left from Mrvelj finds it's target.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Mrvelj counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Mrvelj. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mrvelj.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Mrvelj which made him look bad.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mrvelj circles away.
Mrvelj has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mrvelj has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith is working for takedown but Mrvelj is calmly controlling the position for now.
A bit of stalling here from Mrvelj.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Mrvelj gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Mrvelj is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith is trying to drag Mrvelj to the mat but Mrvelj just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mrvelj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mrvelj avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mrvelj is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mrvelj is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mrvelj has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Mrvelj can't break the clinch.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mrvelj pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mrvelj is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Mrvelj's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mrvelj breaks from the clinch.
Mrvelj is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Mrvelj. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Anto Mrvelj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mrvelj lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mrvelj with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anto Mrvelj dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mrvelj stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Smith. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mrvelj lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mrvelj slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Mrvelj. That snapped Smith's head back.

Smith drives through with a takedown into Mrvelj's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith trying to control but Mrvelj is working from the bottom.
Mrvelj wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mrvelj. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mrvelj wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mrvelj misses with a looping left.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrvelj dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Mrvelj misses with a straight right.
Mrvelj throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mrvelj goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mrvelj tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Mrvelj gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mrvelj pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mrvelj lands a lovely overhand right.
Mrvelj misses with a head kick.
Mrvelj looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mrvelj throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Mrvelj had a free shot at his head there.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mrvelj plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mrvelj scores with a nice head shot.
Mrvelj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Mrvelj. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mrvelj swivels and escapes.
Anto Mrvelj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith avoids the head kick by Mrvelj.
Mrvelj lands a slapping body shot.
Mrvelj throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Mrvelj throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mrvelj misses with a double jab.
Anto Mrvelj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Mrvelj tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mrvelj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Mrvelj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Mrvelj takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mrvelj with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mrvelj is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to control from the top but Mrvelj keeps moving.
Mrvelj wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.

Mrvelj has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mrvelj swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith looking to score a takedown here. Mrvelj is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Mrvelj's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mrvelj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mrvelj is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Mrvelj keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith pushes down on Mrvelj's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith trying to control the action but Mrvelj is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mrvelj wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Mrvelj is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anto Mrvelj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mrvelj sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mrvelj tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mrvelj to the ground. Mrvelj escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mrvelj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Jason Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mrvelj is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Mrvelj circles away and we're back to standing.
Mrvelj has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice takedown defense from Mrvelj. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Mrvelj.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mrvelj with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mrvelj lands a high kick!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mrvelj enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mrvelj manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mrvelj is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Mrvelj.
Mrvelj keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is in close to Mrvelj's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Mrvelj has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Mrvelj is keeping the position.
Mrvelj trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mrvelj looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mrvelj. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mrvelj lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith shoots in but Mrvelj avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Mrvelj uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrvelj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mrvelj stuffs the takedown.
Smith slips a jab from Mrvelj.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mrvelj sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mrvelj sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mrvelj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mrvelj connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Mrvelj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mrvelj misses with a few strikes there.
Mrvelj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Mrvelj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mrvelj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anto Mrvelj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mrvelj.
Mrvelj listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith shoots in but Mrvelj avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mrvelj scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jason Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mrvelj keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!

Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mrvelj to the mat! Mrvelj manages to get full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mrvelj holds on and takes a little breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mrvelj is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anto Mrvelj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mrvelj winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anto Mrvelj!