PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Bobinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Bobinski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bobinski
vs
Smith

200 cm
26
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

183 cm
26
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

SP Ultimate Nutrition

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Bobinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wes Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Bobinski.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bobinski sprawls well. Bobinski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Bobinski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Bobinski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bobinski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobinski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobinski trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Bobinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Bobinski from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bobinski's half guard.

Bobinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.

Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bobinski sees it coming and defends easily.

Smith is looking for a kimura here.

Bobinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bobinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bobinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobinski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Smith seems to be looking for submissions.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Bobinski is defending well.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Bobinski defends the submission attempt.
Bobinski wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bobinski actively working from the bottom here.

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bobinski defends it well.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Bobinski defends it.

Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bobinski sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wes Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Smith tries a head kick but it misses.

Bobinski feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Bobinski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bobinski trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Bobinski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bobinski sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobinski wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Smith gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bobinski wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bobinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bobinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobinski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Bobinski tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off.
Smith biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bobinski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wes Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobinski controls the action.
Bobinski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Smith prevents Bobinski from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobinski is trying to control but Smith is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Bobinski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bobinski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bobinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Bobinski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bobinski is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobinski wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Bobinski is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to hold on to Bobinski's head to control him but Bobinski postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Smith gets caught napping as Bobinski dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
Bobinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobinski stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Bobinski from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobinski stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bobinski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bobinski trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bobinski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bobinski wants to take a breather but Smith manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bobinski.
Bobinski trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith pulls Bobinski in close to his closed guard and prevents Bobinski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobinski is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
David Bobinski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bobinski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... David Bobinski!
David Bobinski decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.