PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ettridge (ranked 25238 p4p, 4983 weight class) and Edward Smith (ranked 714 p4p, 562 weight class). Smith has chosen "Last Laugh" - 2gaudy as his entrance music. Jack Ettridge could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edward Smith's chin.

Ettridge
vs
Smith

198 cm
26
270
2 - 4 - 0

190 cm
24
234
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Underpant Gnomes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Ettridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edward Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith clinches.
Ettridge fails to pull guard.
Ettridge is trying to break free.
Ettridge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ettridge wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ettridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettridge tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Ettridge back against the cage.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ettridge has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Ettridge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ettridge wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Ettridge manages to break the clinch.
Ettridge throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Ettridge instigates a clinch.

Ettridge breaks from the clinch.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
As Ettridge backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Ettridge manages to avoid it all.
Edward Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ettridge counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.

Smith rushes Ettridge and presses him up against the cage.
Ettridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith has Ettridge pushed against the cage.
Ettridge tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a right hand.
Ettridge tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Ettridge drops back down to his feet.

Ettridge manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith stalling the fight.
Ettridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith has Ettridge pressed against the cage.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ettridge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ettridge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ettridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Ettridge is trying to stall.
Ettridge takes a shot to the head.
Ettridge can't get the takedown.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ettridge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Ettridge.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ettridge letting Smith take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Ettridge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith has Ettridge pressed against the cage.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ettridge's efforts to push away.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ettridges head.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smith clinches up with Ettridge and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ettridge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ettridge throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Smith drives through and clinches with Ettridge against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ettridge is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith just leaning against Ettridge, taking a breather.
Ettridge can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ettridge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Ettridge's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ettridge tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ettridge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ettridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Ettridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Ettridge jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ettridge is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ettridge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Smith has closed the distance and engaged Ettridge in a clinch.
Ettridge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a right hand.
Ettridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edward Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ettridge has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Ettridge tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
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!
Ettridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Ettridge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ettridge is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ettridge has his back to the cage.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Ettridge throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Ettridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward 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!

Smith lands with a nice combination. Ettridge backs away looking to recover.

Smith clinches with his opponent.
Ettridge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ettridge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ettridge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ettridge has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Ettridge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Smith forces Ettridge back against the cage and clinches.

Ettridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith drives through and clinches with Ettridge against the cage.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ettridge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Smith pushes Ettridge up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Ettridge's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ettridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a left hand.
Ettridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ettridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ettridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith presses Ettridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ettridge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edward Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Smith.
A short right from Smith.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
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 a nice uppercut.
Jack Ettridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ettridge wants to stall.
Smith stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Smith!
Edward Smith looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I HAVE BEEN CHOSEN, I HAVE BEEN MOULDED FOR THIS. I WAS LOCKED IN THE VOID AND NOW I AM FREE FROM THE MAZE, I SEE IT ALL SO CLEARLY NOW AND I TRUST THIS IS MY DESTINY. DESTINY HAS GUIDED ME AFTER HOLDING ME FOR SO LONG I HAVE ESCAPED THE RAVINE. I am free and understand the chaos. THE JOKER IS ELIMI'.