PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Trezeguet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Smith
vs
Trezeguet

165 cm
19
200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

193 cm
29
220 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Trezeguet!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trezeguet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Trezeguet has managed to clinch.
Trezeguet is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trezeguet down to the mat. Trezeguet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trezeguet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trezeguet thumps Smith with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Trezeguet.
Smith checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trezeguet clinches up against the cage.

Trezeguet lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trezeguet pulls his head out easily.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Trezeguet not doing much here.

Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trezeguet pulls his head out easily.
Trezeguet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trezeguet lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet works his foot free and advances to mount.
Trezeguet content just to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trezeguet prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Trezeguet sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Trezeguet cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Trezeguet lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Trezeguet controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Trezeguet has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Trezeguet 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.
Trezeguet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Trezeguet wasn't active enough on the ground.
Trezeguet delivers a nice body kick.
David Trezeguet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trezeguet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trezeguet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Trezeguet is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Trezeguet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

A head kick lands from Trezeguet that sends Smith to the canvas. Smith tries to scramble back to his feet but Trezeguet brings him back down into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Trezeguet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smith ducks under a wild hook from Trezeguet.

It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.

Trezeguet throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Trezeguet finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Trezeguet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trezeguet cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trezeguet controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Trezeguet was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Trezeguet misses with a low kick.
Trezeguet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trezeguet tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Trezeguet connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Trezeguet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Trezeguet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.

Trezeguet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Trezeguet closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trezeguet is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Trezeguet manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Trezeguet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trezeguet forces his way into half guard.
Trezeguet looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Trezeguet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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. Trezeguet connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Smith really is a fat lump.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet controlling the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. David Trezeguet hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Trezeguet scoring well with a low kick there.
Trezeguet thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trezeguet throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Trezeguet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Trezeguet has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Trezeguet keeps control of the position.
Smith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Trezeguet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Trezeguet scoring well with a low kick there.

Trezeguet feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Trezeguet changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trezeguet scoring with some ground and pound.
Trezeguet stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trezeguet is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Trezeguet was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Trezeguet connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

A head kick lands from Trezeguet that sends Smith to the canvas. Smith tries to scramble back to his feet but Trezeguet brings him back down into side control.
Trezeguet controls the position.
Trezeguet working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet taking a breather here.
Smith tries to buck Trezeguet off but Trezeguet is having none of it.
Trezeguet working the body and head with strikes.
Trezeguet remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Trezeguet working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet landing strikes.
Smith trying to remain calm as Trezeguet controls from the top position.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trezeguet is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Trezeguet connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Trezeguet cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Trezeguet working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The referee asks Trezeguet politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Trezeguet prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trezeguet scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith trying to remain calm as Trezeguet controls from the top position.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Trezeguet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Trezeguet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trezeguet 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30

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