PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Smyth (ranked 23009 p4p, 4446 weight class) and Unicorn Big Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unicorn Big Foot told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Smyth
vs
Big Foot

183 cm
31
180
4 - 14 - 1

186 cm
25
179
5 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Fantasy Threads

Knock Out Sups

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 4 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, William Smyth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Unicorn Big Foot!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smyth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smyth lands in his opponent's guard.

Big Foot has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smyth is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Big Foot tries to score a body lock takedown but Smyth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Big Foot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smyth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Big Foot with that takedown attempt.
William Smyth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
Smyth misses with a series of wild punches.
Big Foot fails to land the takedown.
Smyth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Smyth. Those never looked like landing.
Big Foot changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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!

Big Foot gets caught napping as Smyth dives in and scores a takedown. Big Foot manages to retain guard.
Big Foot wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smyth manages to pass to side control.

Smyth trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smyth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Big Foot's head.
Smyth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Smyth is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Big Foot still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Big Foot has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Smyth tries to bench press Big Foot off him but Big Foot keeps the position.
Smyth's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Big Foot is staying tight to Smyth's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Big Foot advances nicely into full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Big Foot is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smyth is surviving well by controlling Big Foot's body position as best he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Big Foot working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smyth tries to hold on but Big Foot pushes him away.
Big Foot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smyth is looking to escape.
Smyth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Big Foot tries to control but Smyth wriggling away.

Big Foot moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smyth has worked his arm free - good work by Smyth!
Smyth tries to buck Big Foot off but Big Foot is having none of it.

Big Foot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smyth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Big Foot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Big Foot working away.
Smyth wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smyth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Big Foot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smyth regains half guard there - taking advantage of Big Foot's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Smyth tries to get to full guard but Big Foot has control of the leg.

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.
Big Foot is trying to control the action in half guard but Smyth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Big Foot is trying to work for a kimura but Smyth is defending well.
Big Foot wants to control but Smyth is keeping him busy.
Big Foot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smyth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smyth tries to roll over but Big Foot keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Smyth has one foot on Big Foot's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Smyth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Big Foot avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that William Smyth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Big Foot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smyth circles away.
Big Foot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smyth circles away.
Smyth feinted with a counter takedown.
Smyth stuffs the takedown attempt from Big Foot. Big Foot gets slowly back to his feet.
William Smyth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smyth. Big Foot does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Big Foot.
William Smyth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Big Foot doesn't manage to clinch there - Smyth circles away.
No joy there for Smyth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Big Foot with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Smyth misses.

Smyth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smyth wants to sweep here but Big Foot controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Big Foot stands up and waves to Smyth to follow him.
Smyth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Big Foot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smyth's guard.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Big Foot is breathing heavily.
Smyth is pulling down on Big Foot's head. It's preventing any offense from Big Foot, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smyth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.
Smyth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smyth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smyth is keeping the position for now.
Big Foot is looking to pass into half guard but Smyth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smyth is in guard.

Big Foot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Smyth gets to his feet - Big Foot follows without any prompting.
Big Foot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smyth circles away.
Smyth shoots for a double leg takedown but Big Foot sprawls well. He's pushed Smyth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Big Foot but Big Foot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smyth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smyth throws a nice looking combination but Big Foot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smyth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Big Foot gets caught flat footed, as Smyth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Big Foot manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot tries to score a body lock takedown but Smyth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Big Foot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smyth gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Smyth manages to break the clinch.
Big Foot shoots for a takedown but Smyth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Smyth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Big Foot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Big Foot manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Big Foot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Big Foot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Smyth breaks the clinch.

Smyth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Big Foot to the ground. Smyth is now in Big Foot's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smyth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Big Foot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smyth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Big Foot controls Smyth momentarily but Smyth frees himself.
Smyth pushing down on Big Foot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
Smyth tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Smyth dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Big Foot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smyth defends it nicely.

Smyth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Big Foot to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Big Foot preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smyth is on top in guard.

Smyth trying to control but Big Foot is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smyth is one step ahead there.

Big Foot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Big Foot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Foot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Big Foot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smyth controls the pace.
Big Foot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smyth holds on and takes a little breather.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.

Smyth working for a triangle but Big Foot defends it easily.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
William Smyth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Big Foot stopping the sweep attempt from Smyth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
Big Foot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smyth is keeping the position for now.
Big Foot keeps trying to improve his position.

Smyth is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Big Foot presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Big Foot looking for a takedown.
Smyth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Big Foot.
William Smyth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
Big Foot tries to score a body lock takedown but Smyth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Smyth manages to break the clinch.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smyth but Smyth pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth leaves Big Foot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smyth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Smyth. Those never looked like landing.
Big Foot shoots in but Smyth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left and a right from Smyth both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big Foot dives in for a single leg takedown but Smyth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smyth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Big Foot can do to turn this around?
Smyth looks to land a body kick but Big Foot moved away.
Smyth shoots for a double leg takedown but Big Foot sprawls well. He's pushed Smyth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Big Foot wants to counter with a clinch but Smyth pushes him away.
Smyth swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown but Smyth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Big Foot.
Smyth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Smyth misses.
Unicorn Big Foot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smyth stuffs the takedown attempt from Big Foot. Big Foot gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Smyth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smyth, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Smyth!
An out of breath William Smyth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.