PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowe comes to the cage accompanied by millon dollar driver. Boyd Lowe looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Lowe
vs
Smith

180 cm
28
245 lbs
3 - 12 - 1

190 cm
28
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boyd Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lowe gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Lowe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lowe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lowe avoids the head kick by Smith.
Lowe is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.

Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith wants a takedown.

Smith breaks from the clinch.

Lowe pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lowe can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Lowe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lowe tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Lowe is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith landing knees to the body.

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

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith tries for a takedown but Lowe manages to get underhooks.
Boyd Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith tries to pull guard but Lowe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith tries for a takedown but Lowe manages to get underhooks.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lowe takes an elbow to the temple.

Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lowe stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lowe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Lowe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Lowe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Smith stands up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lowe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Boyd Lowe has been cut.
Smith lands an elbow inside.

Smith gets control of Lowe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boyd Lowe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Smith.

Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Smith has managed to clinch.

Smith breaks from the clinch.

Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Our sources have told us that Lowe has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.

Smith pulls guard successfully.
Lowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lowe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith tries to pull guard but Lowe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lowe is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position.
Lowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lowe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lowe has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.

Lowe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.

Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lowe working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith thows a huge punch but Lowe dodges it nicely.
Smith not doing much here.
Lowe tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lowes head.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lowe letting Smith take a breather here.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lowe to keep the fight standing.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lowe is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith lands an elbow just above Lowe 's eye.

Smith manages to pull guard.

Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands an elbow just above Lowe 's eye.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith has Lowe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lowe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lowe's efforts to push away.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Lowe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boyd Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.

Smith manages to pull guard.

Lowe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Lowe has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lowe's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith trying to control but Lowe is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Lowe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lowe manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Lowe's guard.

Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Smith darts in and clinches Lowe up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Lowe shrugs off.
Lowe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith lands an elbow just above Lowe 's eye.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Aaron Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Smith lands but Lowe takes it in his stride.
Smith lands a head kick. Lowe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boyd Lowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Smith clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Smith!
Boyd Lowe was interviewed post fight and said 'i let u all down tonight'.