PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Anderson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Smith
vs
Anderson

150 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
144 lbs
1 - 13 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Anderson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
Anderson is not content to let Smith control the position.
Anderson defending against the ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his arm.
Smith trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith tries to break free.
Smith trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him.
Smith has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Smith just trying to survive but Anderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
Smith tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Anderson is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Anderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Anderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Anderson 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.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Daniel Smith.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.

Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Anderson is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Smith pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Anderson has his takedown stuffed

and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.

Anderson has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anderson's guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Daniel Smith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson misses with a takedown

and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Daniel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Anderson.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Smith looking to score a takedown here. Anderson is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Anderson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Anderson's head but Anderson avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Anderson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Anderson stops Smith from passing to mount.
Anderson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Smith presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Smith looking to finish with strikes here!
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Daniel Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smith.

Smith stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Smith.

Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.

Smith seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Anderson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daniel Smith!
Daniel Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.