PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Smith (ranked 1792 p4p, 223 weight class) and Winchester Blackard (ranked 877 p4p, 115 weight class). Smith comes to the ring accompanied by Due West. Winchester Blackard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Austin Smith's chin.

Smith
vs
Blackard

176 cm
23
175 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

180 cm
30
185 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Austin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winchester Blackard!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blackard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith defending well as Blackard loads up on a big left hand.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Blackard avoids it well and moves away.
Blackard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blackard on his heels. He'll look to pass Blackard's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackard is retaining full guard.
Smith pushing down on Blackard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blackard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Blackard slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Blackard struggling to keep hold of the position.
Blackard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith trying to control the hands but Blackard won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smith staying busy and making it hard for Blackard to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackard is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Blackard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blackard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Blackard keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Blackard trying to control the position.

Blackard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith wants to control from the top but Blackard keeps moving.
Blackard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackard is keeping the position for now.
Blackard can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackard keeps working.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Blackard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blackard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blackard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blackard is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Smith has taken his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Blackard lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith takes one on the button.
Blackard looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blackard sprawls and moves away.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackard.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blackard sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackard throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackard throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackard misses the shot to the body.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackard.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackard is just out of range.
Winchester Blackard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Blackard.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Blackard is quick to defend against it.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackard sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackard.
Blackard clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Blackard.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blackard throws a left and a right that both miss

and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Blackard didn't expect that.
Smith 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.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Blackard looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackard can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blackard is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Blackard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four 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.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Blackard looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him!
Smith moves to take his opponent's back.

Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but Blackard is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Winchester Blackard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Blackard missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Blackard fights it but they end up in guard.
Blackard trying to control the position.

Blackard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackard can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is staying tight to Blackard's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Blackard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blackard is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

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.
Blackard trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blackard is looking for a sweep.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Blackard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is really struggling to control Blackard but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Blackard is defending well.
Smith working away.
Austin Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackard tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Winchester Blackard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is staying tight to Blackard's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blackard manages to get back to half guard.

Blackard looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Smith pushes past his half guard into mount!
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Smith is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Blackard is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Blackard flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Smith anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Blackard and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Smith slips an arm under Blackard chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Smith has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Smith is squeezing on Blackard like an anaconda would it's prey. Blackard fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Austin Smith!
Austin Smith made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I beat that monkey down! Yall like that shit?!'.