PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nitram Eyricus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Henry Smith enters the cage!

Eyricus
vs
Smith

184 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nitram Eyricus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eyricus is looking to clinch.
Smith lands with a hook. Eyricus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eyricus is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.

Smith is working for a kimura but Eyricus is defending it quite comfortably.
Eyricus wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.

Eyricus actively working from the bottom here.
Eyricus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Eyricus actively working from the bottom here.
Eyricus regains full guard. Nicely done.

Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eyricus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Eyricus in his guard.
Eyricus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eyricus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith punching from the bottom.

Eyricus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eyricus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Eyricus is working for a submission of some sort.

Eyricus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Eyricus eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eyricus wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Eyricus stuffs the takedown.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eyricus circles away.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Eyricus gets the takedown into side control.
Eyricus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Eyricus wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Eyricus just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eyricus tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Smith striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Smith is looking for a sweep.

Eyricus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Eyricus works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Eyricus wants to take Smith's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eyricus with the ground and pound from mount.
Eyricus working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Eyricus working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Eyricus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Eyricus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Eyricus.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is pressing down on Eyricus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nitram Eyricus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smith fails with the takedown

and Eyricus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eyricus.
Eyricus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eyricus wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eyricus.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Eyricus from controlling successfully.
Eyricus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Eyricus pushes his legs off easily.
Eyricus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Eyricus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Eyricus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eyricus scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Eyricus postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Eyricus tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Eyricus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eyricus trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Eyricus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Smith working for a triangle but Eyricus defends it easily.
Eyricus stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eyricus tries to advance to mount but can't.

Eyricus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eyricus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Eyricus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Eyricus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eyricus working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eyricus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Smith is looking for a sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Eyricus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eyricus thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eyricus is working away from the top position though.
Smith wants to improve his position but Eyricus is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Eyricus there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eyricus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eyricus wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eyricus throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Eyricus is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eyricus counters with a straight right hand.
Nitram Eyricus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Smith.
Eyricus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith fails with the takedown

and Eyricus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eyricus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Eyricus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nitram Eyricus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Eyricus.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Eyricus counters with a takedown into side control.
Nitram Eyricus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith tries to bench press Eyricus off him but Eyricus keeps the position.

Eyricus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eyricus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eyricus is working Smith over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith is looking for a sweep.

Eyricus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eyricus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith tries to buck Eyricus off but Eyricus is having none of it.

Eyricus is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Eyricus keeps moving and retains side control.

Eyricus is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith wants to control but Eyricus is keeping busy.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Eyricus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Eyricus working Smith over with strikes.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Eyricus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eyricus wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Eyricus scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.

Eyricus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eyricus postures up.
Eyricus pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eyricus prevents Smith from improving his position.
Eyricus 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.

Eyricus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Eyricus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Eyricus.
Eyricus trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Henry Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Smith is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Eyricus pulls his head out easily.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith tries to roll over but Eyricus keeps him under control.
Eyricus is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nitram Eyricus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eyricus in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nitram Eyricus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eyricus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nitram Eyricus!