PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Struggling Desperately (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saracen Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desperately comes to the cage accompanied by Legend of a Banished Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Desperately
vs
Smith

178 cm
26
185 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

190 cm
27
184 lbs
10 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Struggling Desperately!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Saracen Smith!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Desperately does a little dance to reset his feet.
Desperately appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Smith darts in and clinches Desperately up against the cage.
Desperately on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Desperately.
Desperately tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Desperately tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Desperately controls his hands.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Desperately is defending well for now.
Desperately lands a nice knee to the body.
Desperately struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desperately tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desperately's elbow.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith blocks a body shot from Desperately.
Desperately scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Desperately.
Smith misses with some punches.
Desperately pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Desperately scores a nice knee to the body.
Desperately tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith is leaning against Desperately and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Desperately.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Desperately misses with an elbow strike.
Desperately tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Desperately is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Desperately has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Desperately wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperately gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Desperately throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Desperately pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Nice sprawl there from Desperately as Smith shoots in.
Desperately feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Desperately.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Desperately defends it nicely.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Desperately is looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Desperately avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Desperately's waist but Desperately gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Desperately misses the target.
Struggling Desperately has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saracen Smith.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Desperately sprawls well. Desperately wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Desperately drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Desperately swivels and escapes.
Desperately tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperately avoids a kick to the body.
Desperately half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Desperately uses good head movement to avoid it.
Desperately feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith lands an overhand right.

Desperately moves into the clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Desperately lands with a left to the head.
Smith tries to stall but Desperately uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Desperately lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desperately tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Desperately.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desperately landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Desperately is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Desperately into the cage.

Desperately's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Struggling Desperately will probably get the nod.
That's time! Desperately's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Desperately sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Smith gets a clinch.
Desperately tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Desperately landing knees to the head.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Desperately obliges.
Desperately pressing his opponent against the cage.
Struggling Desperately has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Desperately tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tries to work over Desperately's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desperately's elbow.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Desperately avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Desperately lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Desperately.
Smith is breathing heavily.

Desperately pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Desperately gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Desperately.
Desperately tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Desperately seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Desperately misses with a knee strike.
Desperately trying to land knees to the body.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Desperately wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Desperately wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith pushes Desperately back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Desperately throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Desperately fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Desperately as Smith tries to tie him up.
Desperately effectively controlling the action here.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperately goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith keeps control of Desperately as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Desperately breaks the clinch.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Desperately sprawls well.
Desperately throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Desperately takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Desperately is defended easily by Smith.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Desperately tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Desperately to the ground. Desperately escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Struggling Desperately has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saracen Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Desperately makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Desperately defends well and Smith ends up having to push Desperately into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saracen Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Desperately, which made it look bad.
Desperately half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Desperately half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith lands with a hook. Desperately tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperately tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.

Desperately has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desperately struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Desperately just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Desperately throws a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desperately's elbow.
Desperately avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.

Desperately pulls guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Desperately is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Desperately is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Struggling Desperately dominated that second round.
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!

Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desperately drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
We've been told by Desperately's head coaches at Thirteenth Legion MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Desperately tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Desperately blocks a leg kick.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Struggling Desperately is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Desperately tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith wants to control from the top but Desperately keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperately has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Desperately manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Desperately stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Desperately sprawls well.
Desperately appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Struggling Desperately has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saracen Smith.
Desperately slips a straight right by Smith.
A quick step to the side and Desperately tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Desperately shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Desperately closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Knees to the body from Desperately.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Desperately scores with a hook to the body.
Smith prevents a body shot from Desperately.
Desperately taking a breather.
Desperately utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Desperately manages to break the clinch.
Desperately tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Desperately rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Desperately.

Desperately escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Desperately's hands.
Saracen Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Desperately.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Desperately swivels and escapes.
Desperately tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saracen Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desperately on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Desperately as he jumps to the side.
Desperately drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Desperately drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Struggling Desperately is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Desperately tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves to clinch but Desperately breaks away

and Desperately counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperately wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Desperately might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Desperately working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Struggling Desperately overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Desperately tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Desperately wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Desperately looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Struggling Desperately showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Desperately, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Struggling Desperately!
A victorious Struggling Desperately thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.