PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Andrikopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micko Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Andrikopoulos
vs
Smithy

188 cm
18
248 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Andrikopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micko Smithy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithy swinging wilding here.

Andrikopoulos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smithy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrikopoulos pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Andrikopoulos has hold of one of Smithy's legs. Smithy is fighting the takedown attempt but Andrikopoulos gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Andrikopoulos preventing the sweep.
Smithy keeping full guard, as Andrikopoulos tries to pass.
Andrikopoulos slips nicely into half guard.
Andrikopoulos wants to take a breather but Smithy is having none of it.
Smithy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smithy.
Smithy has a closed guard, preventing Andrikopoulos from standing up.
Andrikopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smithy is on top in guard.
Smithy won't allow Andrikopoulos to sweep him here.
Smithy trying to control but Andrikopoulos is working from the bottom.
Andrikopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Smithy is proving a slippery customer.
Andrikopoulos could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smithy wants to control from the top but Andrikopoulos keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smithy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andrikopoulos wants to sweep but no luck.
Andrikopoulos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smithy tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrikopoulos is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smithy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andrikopoulos is breathing heavily.
Smithy looks to land a combination but Andrikopoulos avoids it well.
Smithy misses with a head kick.

Andrikopoulos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smithy wants to get back to his feet but Andrikopoulos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andrikopoulos prevents Smithy from getting back to his feet.
Smithy keeping moving, preventing Andrikopoulos from controlling successfully.
Smithy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Andrikopoulos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Andrikopoulos shoots for a double leg takedown but Smithy sprawls well. He's pushed Andrikopoulos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

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.
Smithy doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Andrikopoulos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Andrikopoulos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smithy on the ground.
Smithy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smithy has a closed guard, preventing Andrikopoulos from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andrikopoulos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andrikopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smithy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Andrikopoulos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smithy looks to land a body kick but Andrikopoulos moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Andrikopoulos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Andrikopoulos scores with a takedown into Smithy's guard.
Andrikopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smithy controls Andrikopoulos momentarily but Andrikopoulos frees himself.

Smithy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andrikopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andrikopoulos postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrikopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smithy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Andrikopoulos is trying to break the clinch but Smithy has him pressed against the cage.
Smithy is trying to break the clinch but Andrikopoulos has him pressed against the cage.
Andrikopoulos is working for takedown but Smithy is calmly controlling the position for now.

Andrikopoulos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Andrikopoulos 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.
Smithy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smithy wants to control from the top but Andrikopoulos keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andrikopoulos is wriggling around but Smithy manages to pass to half guard.
Andrikopoulos is trying to get back to full guard.
Smithy passes to full mount!

Smithy has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Andrikopoulos is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micko Smithy!