PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slim Goodbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodbody comes to the cage accompanied by Slim Goodbody theme. Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blink 182 feat Robert Smith - All of This kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Robert Smith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Goodbody
vs
Smith

178 cm
21
146 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

170 cm
22
145 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Crazy Monkey Nutrition

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slim Goodbody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodbody has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodbody's head.

Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goodbody's half guard.
Goodbody is trying to get back to full guard.
Goodbody 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!
Goodbody controlling from the back.
Goodbody is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
Goodbody is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Goodbody. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Goodbody's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Smith passes Goodbody's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goodbody trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control. Goodbody wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodbody is looking to improve his position.
Goodbody is not content to let Smith control the position.
Goodbody is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goodbody actively working from the bottom here.
Goodbody wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goodbody is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Goodbody circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Goodbody sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goodbody is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodbody keeps working.

Goodbody looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is keen to just control but Goodbody is a slippery customer.

Goodbody actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goodbody trying to control from the bottom.
Smith wants to take a breather but Goodbody is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goodbody makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goodbody.
Goodbody tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodbody is breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Robert Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goodbody sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slim Goodbody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Smith.
Smith throws a head kick but Goodbody moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodbody. That's going to slow Smith down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Goodbody does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a low kick as Goodbody jumps back.

Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goodbody did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Goodbody trying to control here.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goodbody looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith controlling the action here.
Goodbody wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith is trying to control. Goodbody wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Goodbody wants to clinch.

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.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goodbody sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith walks into a jab.
Goodbody motions for Smith to come forward. Goodbody throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodbody circles away from the clinch attempt
and Goodbody counters with a left to the body.

Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
Goodbody is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control but Goodbody is having none of it.
Goodbody is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Smith dominated that 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.

Goodbody decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goodbody missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Goodbody is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith wants to control but Goodbody passes into side.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Goodbody trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Goodbody working Smith over with strikes.
Goodbody is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith has hold of Goodbody's hands but Goodbody slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goodbody.
Smith won't allow Goodbody to pass to mount.
Goodbody working Smith over with strikes.
Goodbody prevents Smith from improving his position.
Goodbody is controlling the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Goodbody's head.
Smith is looking to chop away at Goodbody's legs.
Goodbody tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Goodbody moves out of range easily.
Goodbody throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodbody closes the distance looking to clinch

and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodbody, not yet.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Goodbody is keeping the position.
Goodbody tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Goodbody 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.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodbody utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goodbody keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith pushes down on Goodbody's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goodbody blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goodbody avoid being mounted?

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goodbody defends it well.

Goodbody is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodbody keeps working.
Robert Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Goodbody defends the submission attempt.
Goodbody makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goodbody.
Goodbody manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goodbody trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Goodbody with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goodbody cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith reaches up and holds on to Goodbody to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Goodbody throws a leg kick that is checked

and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Goodbody defends it.
Goodbody is trying to control but can't.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Goodbody is working away.
Goodbody gets back to full guard.

Goodbody escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Goodbody is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Goodbody tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodbody keeps working.
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith breaks from Goodbody's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to ground and pound but Goodbody is blocking nicely.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
Goodbody is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith working Goodbody over with strikes here.

Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Goodbody can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goodbody is looking to escape.
Goodbody tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Goodbody manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smith is trying to control. Goodbody wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goodbody regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goodbody pulls Smith in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Goodbody is trying to escape and Smith transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Goodbody is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smith! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Smith!