PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Smoulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Eddie Brock has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Brock
vs
Smoulder

171 cm
20
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toby Smoulder!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoulder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Smoulder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smoulder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smoulder prevents Brock from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoulder works his way into side control.
Smoulder advances to full mount.
Smoulder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Smoulder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Brock wants to control but Smoulder is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoulder controlling the position easily from mount.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Toby Smoulder hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Brock scores with a hook to the body. Smoulder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smoulder thows a body shot but no joy.
Eddie Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smoulder shoots for a takedown but Brock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brock throws a head kick that Smoulder semi-blocks.
Smoulder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smoulder dives in and grabs Brock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brock pushes down on Smoulder's head and hops out.
Eddie Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Smoulder.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brock, as that shot connected.
Brock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Smoulder dominated that round.
That's time! Brock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Brock lands with a kick to the temple. Smoulder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smoulder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smoulder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smoulder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brock but Brock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smoulder.
Eddie Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Smoulder.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoulder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brock is fending him off so far but Smoulder persists. Nope, Brock circles away and we're back to standing.
Brock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brock wants it to stay on the feet.

Smoulder drives through with a takedown into Brock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smoulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smoulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brock swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoulder with a nice head shot there.
Smoulder 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Toby Smoulder was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smoulder is defended easily by Brock.
Smoulder looks for a takedown but Brock sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock scores with a leg kick.
Smoulder takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No luck for Smoulder with that takedown attempt.
Brock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smoulder has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smoulder misses with a left hand
and Brock counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smoulder is defended easily by Brock.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smoulder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brock jabs Smoulder right on the nose. Smoulder blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smoulder is defended easily by Brock.
Toby Smoulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smoulder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smoulder misses with a wild body shot.
Brock cracks Smoulder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brock's corner calls for a 1-2. Brock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoulder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brock tries to avoid it but Smoulder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brock to the ground. Brock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smoulder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brock tries to avoid it but Smoulder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brock to the ground. Brock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eddie Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Smoulder.
That kick from Brock tenderised Smoulder's leg. Smoulder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brock thumps Smoulder with a low kick.
Smoulder misses with a takedown attempt - Brock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brock leaves Smoulder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smoulder on the side of the head.
Smoulder avoids the head kick by Brock.
Smoulder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smoulder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brock tries to avoid it but Smoulder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brock to the ground. Brock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brock scores with a shot to the body.
Smoulder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brock swivels and escapes.
Smoulder fails with the takedown.
Smoulder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smoulder has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smoulder.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoulder takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brock lands an overhand right.
Smoulder fails with a takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brock - that will leave a mark!

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Brock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Brock!