PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DeAndre Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Smith
vs
Fonseca

181 cm
22
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAndre Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guilherme Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Fonseca.
Fonseca tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Fonseca's guard.
Fonseca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fonseca is on top in guard.
Fonseca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fonseca is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Fonseca from controlling successfully.
Fonseca's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonseca wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Guilherme Fonseca hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Fonseca shoots in.

Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fonseca has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fonseca on the ground.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Fonseca to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith trying to control but Fonseca is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fonseca can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fonseca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith is looking to advance position but Fonseca has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonseca throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fonseca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't escape the position.
Fonseca unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Fonseca is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Fonseca's attempts to control the action.
Fonseca prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Fonseca's attempts to control the action.
Smith tries to hold on but Fonseca postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith wants to hold on but Fonseca pushes him away.
Smith has given up his back. Will we see Fonseca going for some submissions?
Fonseca tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off.

Fonseca has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith is keeping busy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Fonseca working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fonseca has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fonseca struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Fonseca gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
Smith is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fonseca.

Smith fending off the submission attempt from Fonseca.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca struggling to keep hold of the position.

Fonseca has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fonseca's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fonseca is riding his opponent, not letting Smith buck him off.
Fonseca struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smith holding both Fonseca 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Fonseca is looking for a choke. Smith gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Smith manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.

Fonseca 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 with a nice head shot there.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fonseca works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fonseca keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is really struggling to control Fonseca but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Guilherme Fonseca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeAndre Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fonseca changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fonseca wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Fonseca keeps moving and retains side control.
Fonseca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Fonseca taking a break here but Smith is having none of it and regains half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Fonseca is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pushes Fonseca off looking to stand but Fonseca dives back in and keeps control.

Fonseca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is staying active underneath Fonseca, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith won't allow Fonseca to pass to mount.
Well, if Fonseca is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith pushes Fonseca off looking to stand but Fonseca dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fonseca is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.

Guilherme Fonseca has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fonseca tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fonseca to the ground. Fonseca escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith fails with the takedown

and Fonseca counters by clinching up.
Smith wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fonseca jumps guard.
Fonseca is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Smith wants to control from the top but Fonseca keeps moving.
Fonseca not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith trying to control but Fonseca is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fonseca with a poor takedown

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith throws a strike but Fonseca avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fonseca keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme Fonseca has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. DeAndre Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fonseca is defended easily by Smith.

Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith just content to control the position.
Smith is putting a hurting on Fonseca here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith is putting a hurting on Fonseca here, landing some big shots from side control.

Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fonseca manages to get back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Fonseca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith pushing down on Fonseca's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonseca taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Fonseca trying to control from the bottom.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fonseca's head.
Smith winds up and cracks Fonseca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fonseca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith trying to advance position but Fonseca counters by regaining guard.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fonseca keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith trying to control but Fonseca is working from the bottom.
Fonseca keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonseca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fonseca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fonseca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Fonseca has wrist control.
Fonseca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Fonseca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fonseca wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fonseca wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
DeAndre Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fonseca stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Fonseca is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeAndre Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 19:19
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 19:19
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 19:19

The fight is ruled a draw!