PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Smith has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Roberts
vs
Smith

160 cm
26
134 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

160 cm
22
135 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Global Empire MMA Gear

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Smith!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.

Roberts dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
Roberts slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roberts is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Roberts works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts punching from mount but Smith doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Roberts throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Roberts is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Smith to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smith shrugs it off.
Roberts with the ground and pound from mount.

It looks like Scott Smith has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Roberts.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Roberts isn't that keen on the idea.
Roberts punching from mount but Smith doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roberts throws some wild stikes that Smith manages to avoid easily.
Roberts breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Roberts looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well.
Roberts throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roberts working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith is looking to improve his position.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Roberts is controlling him well.
Smith looks winded!
Roberts passes to full mount!

Roberts with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Roberts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roberts working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Roberts wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roberts uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Roberts has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Roberts jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to buck Roberts off but Roberts is having none of it.

Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith gets back to half guard.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Smith looking for a kimura from the bottom but Roberts passes into side control!
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Roberts has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Roberts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Roberts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roberts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith can't escape the position.

Roberts has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Roberts unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Andrew Roberts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith avoids a series of strikes thrown by Roberts.

Roberts working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
Poor strikes thrown by Roberts there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Roberts punching from mount but Smith doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roberts sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith tries to buck Roberts off but he can't manage it.
Smith is breathing heavily.

Roberts has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Roberts has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roberts jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roberts's best efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smith looking for submissions off his back.

Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.

Roberts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberts.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Roberts misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Roberts raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smith is trying to stand up.
Roberts landing shots from mount.
Roberts unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Roberts throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Roberts has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Roberts punching from mount but Smith doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts landing strikes from the mount.

Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Roberts has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Roberts finish him?
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Roberts connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith taking shots to the head.

Roberts is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Roberts maintains control.
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
A nice elbow there by Roberts.

Roberts is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Smith is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Smith flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Roberts anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Smith and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Roberts slips an arm under Smith chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Roberts has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Roberts is squeezing on Smith like an anaconda would it's prey. Smith fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrew Roberts!
Andrew Roberts very nearly forgot to thank Global Empire MMA Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.