PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Archibald (ranked 8799 p4p, 339 weight class) and DJ Smith (ranked 22956 p4p, 389 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Archibald
vs
Smith

177 cm
23
138 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

167 cm
22
142 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruno Archibald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archibald but Archibald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archibald but Archibald pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Smith moves into the clinch.

Smith breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Archibald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Archibald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruno Archibald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.
Archibald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archibald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Archibald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Smith is rocked!
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archibald but Archibald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Archibald is looking to counter punch.
Archibald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Archibald is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Archibald circles away and we're back to standing.
Archibald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Smith has closed the distance and engaged Archibald in a clinch.
Archibald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.

Archibald breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Archibald, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archibald leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Archibald throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Archibald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Archibald circles away from the clinch attempt
and Archibald counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith wants to clinch up but Archibald keeps it at a distance.
Archibald throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archibald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Smith looks to move away, Archibald throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looks to clinch
and Archibald counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Archibald scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Archibald defends it nicely.
Archibald stuffs the takedown.

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith stalling.

Archibald jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Archibald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archibald keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith stops Archibald from standing up.
Smith postures up in Archibald's guard and throws a big left but Archibald blocks it.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Archibald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Archibald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Archibald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Archibald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Archibald.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Archibald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Archibald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Archibald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bruno Archibald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.
Smith moves to clinch but Archibald breaks away
and Archibald counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Archibald to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots and misses
and Archibald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DJ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Smith rushes Archibald and presses him up against the cage.

Archibald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Smith clinches up with Archibald and pushes him back against the cage.
Archibald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith breaks the clinch.
Archibald feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Archibald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Archibald as he jumps to the side.

Oooooh!!! Archibald has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Archibald steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Archibald finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archibald connects with a superb combination that knocks Smith out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Archibald before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruno Archibald!
Bruno Archibald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.