PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Dexter
vs
Smith

225 cm
25
300 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

185 cm
21
300 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Dexter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, David Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith drives through and clinches with Dexter against the cage.

Dexter breaks the clinch.
Dexter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Dexter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Dexter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Dexter is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dexter to get the leverage.

Dexter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dexter.

Dexter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dexter is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Dexter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Dexter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dexter shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dexter tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Dexter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dexter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dexter gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dexter is breathing heavily.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Dexter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dexter has Smith in his guard.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dexter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dexter keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

Dexter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dexter is keeping the position for now.

Dexter looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
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 connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dexter has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.

Dexter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith wants to control from the top but Dexter keeps moving.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dexter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Dexter working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.

Dexter 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.

Dexter is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Dexter looking for submissions off his back.

Dexter has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Smith escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Smith!
Dexter taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Dexter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to control but Dexter is keeping him busy.
Dexter seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dexter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Dexter pulls Smith into guard.

Dexter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dexter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dexter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dexter gets back to half guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Dexter looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dexter tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith is trying to control. Dexter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Dexter looking for submissions off his back.

Dexter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith wants to take a breather but Dexter is having none of it.

Smith decides to return to a standing position.
Dexter tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily

and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dexter is keeping busy.
Dexter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dexter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dexter tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Dexter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith pushes Dexter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dexter backwards.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dexter fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Dexter tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dexter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith presses Dexter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Dexter improves position.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Dexter gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to drag Dexter to the mat but Dexter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith is working Dexter over against the cage.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Dexter's ribcage. Dexter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dexter tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Dexter drops back down to his feet.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Dexter breaks from the clinch.
Dexter throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Dexter with a lazy takedown attempt

so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith wants to stand but Dexter is controlling his posture from full guard.

Dexter working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.

Dexter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexter keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

Dexter has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.

Dexter has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.

Dexter looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith controlling from mount.
David Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith trying to control but Dexter is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dexter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dexter showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Dexter is controlling him well.

Dexter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Dexter is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dexter to get the leverage.

Dexter is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dexter to get the leverage.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dexter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dexter, into his 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

Dexter is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Smith gets to mount! Dexter was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dexter regains half guard.
Smith not doing much here.
Smith tries to stand and escape but Dexter is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dexter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Dexter is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.

Dexter looking for submissions off his back.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dexter has managed to free his arm - good work.

Dexter looking for submissions off his back.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Dexter defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dexter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.

Smith clinches up against the cage.
Dexter blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dexter fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Dexter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Dexter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dexter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dexter or not.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dexter up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith pushes Dexter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.

Dexter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dexter to the mat. Dexter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dexter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Dexter wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Dexter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mark Dexter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Smith!