PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Socks (ranked 4331 p4p, 4200 weight class) and Simba Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 253 weight class). The Socks has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Socks
vs
Smith

169 cm
23
140
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
23
140
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Socks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simba Smith!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Socks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith is looking to escape.
Smith moves into full guard.
Socks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Socks stops Smith from standing up.
Socks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith is pulling down on Socks's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith working for a triangle but Socks defends it easily.
Socks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith looking for a guillotine here but Socks defends easily.
Socks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith is trying to control the position but Socks postures up.
Socks postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Socks slips an elbow through the middle.
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 wants to get back to his feet but Socks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Socks is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Socks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Socks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Socks wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Socks as he avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in but Socks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Socks as he connects with a hook.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Socks shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Socks swinging wildly here.
Socks shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
A punch combination from Smith misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socks fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Socks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Socks jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Socks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Socks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Socks tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Socks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to clinch but Socks is having none of it.
Socks digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Socks!
Socks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Socks gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Socks dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Socks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Socks feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Socks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.

Socks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Socks has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Socks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Socks was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith cracks Socks with a solid left hand.
Smith pushes down on Socks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Socks wants to get back to full guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Socks is looking to escape.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Socks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Socks.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Socks is keeping the position for now.
Smith controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socks working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Socks's guard.
Socks is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Socks.

Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith working Socks over with strikes.
Smith working Socks over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socks moves into full guard.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith won't allow Socks to get back to his feet.
Smith is fighting to break Socks's control of his arms but Socks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Smith 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Socks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Socks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries for a takedown but Socks circles away easily
and Socks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Socks.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Socks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Socks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Socks and move into the clinch position.
Socks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Socks digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Nice takedown defense from Socks. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Socks jabs at Smith's body.
Socks swinging wildly here.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Socks counters with a nice uppercut.
The Socks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simba Smith.
Socks scores with a nice strike.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Socks as Smith shoots in.
The Socks is winning the standup battle so far.
Socks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.

Socks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Smith throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Socks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Socks.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Socks counters with a stiff right hand.

Socks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith keeping his opponent close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socks throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Socks tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Socks lands an elbow.
Socks trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Socks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Socks are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Socks.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Socks has control of the leg.
Socks winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Socks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Socks slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Socks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Socks thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith is trying to stand.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Socks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Socks drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Socks throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Socks is aware though and is defending well.
Simba Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Socks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simba Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Socks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Socks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Socks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Socks 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for The Socks!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for The Socks!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for The Socks!

The Socks wins by unanimous decision!