PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suu Kii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suu Kii has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kii
vs
Smith

173 cm
18
157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

161 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suu Kii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maurice Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kii.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Suu Kii has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Kii has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kii misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith misses with a low kick.

Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kii is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Kii gets full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
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!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kii wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kii is trying to keep Smith in close.

Kii 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 chips away with some ground and pound.
Kii is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith is in close to Kii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kii keeps moving.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith trying to control but Kii is working from the bottom.
Kii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kii trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kii working a defensive guard here.
Kii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith distracts Kii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kii keeps moving.

Kii 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suu Kii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kii is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Kii circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kii is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kii.
Kii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Kii's head.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Kii checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Kii tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Kii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Smith scores with a takedown into Kii's guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Kii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kii wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith works over Kii with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith won't allow Kii to sweep him here.
Smith pushes down on Kii's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kii tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Kii's temple.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Kii's head.
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!
Smith passes to full mount!
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kii's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Kii from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kii is on top in guard.

Smith has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kii has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kii.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Suu Kii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Smith.
Smith is looking to slow Kii down with leg kicks.

Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kii's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is working Kii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working Kii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kii looking for a sweep. Not yet Kii, not yet.
Maurice Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.

Smith has gone for a leg lock! Kii slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Kii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kii is controlling him.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith wants to sweep here but Kii controlling him for the moment.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kii from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kii throws a leg kick that is checked

and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kii keeps moving.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kii blocks nicely.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kii keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kii keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Kii has wrist control.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Kii looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Kii defends it well.
Kii is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Kii is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith tries to control but Kii wriggling away.
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kii is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kii is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith prevents Kii from getting the reversal.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kii in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith landing punches.

Kii is rocked!
Smith lands a big elbow - Kii is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kii is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maurice Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Maurice Smith made sure he mentioned Brazil War House (Laundry 90%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.