PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Smythinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenny Ricardo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Smythinton
vs
Ricardo

180 cm
26
219 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

195 cm
20
213 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Francis Smythinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricardo misses with a takedown

and Smythinton counters with a single leg into guard. Ricardo didn't expect that.
Smythinton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ricardo is retaining full guard.
Smythinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Smythinton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smythinton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ricardo keeping moving, preventing Smythinton from controlling successfully.

Ricardo working for a triangle but Smythinton defends it easily.
Smythinton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smythinton with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricardo keeping moving, preventing Smythinton from controlling successfully.

Ricardo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smythinton defends it easily.

Ricardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smythinton throws a big right hand that misses.
Smythinton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ricardo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smythinton passes Ricardo's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Ricardo looking for submissions off his back.
Smythinton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo tries to get to full guard but Smythinton has control of the leg.
Smythinton uses his free foot to push down on Ricardo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ricardo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smythinton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smythinton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smythinton unloading with bombs!
Ricardo can't escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smythinton landing strikes from the mount and Ricardo is in trouble!
Smythinton lands a big shot there that rocks Ricardo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smythinton wants to control the pace but Ricardo is squirming around nicely.
Ricardo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Smythinton trying to pass the guard but Ricardo defending well.
Smythinton is trying to control. Ricardo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ricardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ricardo looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ricardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smythinton pulls his head out easily.

Ricardo actively working from the bottom here.
Smythinton lands strikes from half guard.
Smythinton trying to control the pace.
Ricardo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ricardo.
Smythinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smythinton slips nicely into half guard.

Ricardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smythinton pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smythinton wants to pass the guard but Ricardo is defending well.
Smythinton throwing shots but Ricardo is blocking nicely.
Ricardo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ricardo actively working from the bottom here.
Smythinton wants to take a breather but Ricardo is having none of it.
Smythinton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ricardo!
Smythinton with good strikes from the mount here!
Ricardo is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ricardo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ricardo is not content to let Smythinton control the position.

Smythinton is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Smythinton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ricardo tries for a takedown but Smythinton circles away easily

and Smythinton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smythinton.
Smythinton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Ricardo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smythinton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ricardo keeping moving, preventing Smythinton from controlling successfully.

Ricardo looking for a guillotine here but Smythinton defends easily.
Smythinton throwing strikes from guard but Ricardo blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smythinton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Ricardo working for a triangle but Smythinton defends it easily.
Ricardo is breathing heavily.
Smythinton trying to control but Ricardo is working from the bottom.
Ricardo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smythinton controls the pace.
Smythinton wants to pass the guard but Ricardo is keeping the position.

Ricardo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smythinton defends it easily.
Smythinton postures up in Ricardo's guard and throws a big left but Ricardo blocks it.

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

Ricardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smythinton throwing strikes but missing.
Smythinton passes Ricardo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smythinton is looking to take a break and control but Ricardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ricardo is looking for a sweep. Smythinton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smythinton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ricardo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smythinton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Ricardo looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smythinton connects with a nice short shot to Ricardo's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ricardo actively working from the bottom here.
Smythinton 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.

Ricardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smythinton pulls his head out easily.
Smythinton trying to control from half guard but Ricardo is working away.

Smythinton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ricardo defends it well.
Smythinton is looking to advance position but Ricardo won't allow it.
Smythinton trying to control from half guard but Ricardo is working away.
Smythinton passes to side control.
Smythinton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ricardo on the ground.
Smythinton throws an elbow but Ricardo slips to the side and avoids it well.

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.
Ricardo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Smythinton.
Smythinton is controlling the pace.

Ricardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smythinton pulls his head out easily.
Smythinton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Ricardo actively working from the bottom here.

Ricardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smythinton working over Ricardo with some ground and pound. Ricardo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Smythinton dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

A left lands for Smythinton.
Ricardo fails with the takedown
and Smythinton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricardo misses with a takedown attempt

and Smythinton counters with a shoot takedown. Ricardo fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smythinton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smythinton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smythinton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ricardo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smythinton 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.

Ricardo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smythinton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ricardo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smythinton wants to control from the top but Ricardo keeps moving.
Smythinton cracks Ricardo with a solid left hand.
Smythinton wants to control from the top but Ricardo keeps moving.
Smythinton wants to pass the guard but Ricardo is keeping the position.

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.
Ricardo has a closed guard, preventing Smythinton from standing up.

Ricardo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Smythinton doesn't defend quickly enough and Ricardo has managed to lock this one up! Can Smythinton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ricardo on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lenny Ricardo!