PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dusan Smirnov (ranked 3079 p4p, 2724 weight class) and Jans Schmidt (ranked 298 p4p, 273 weight class). Jans Schmidt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dusan Smirnov's chin.

Smirnov
vs
Schmidt

178 cm
22
154
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
140
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dusan Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jans Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smirnov shoots in and gets a takedown into Schmidt's guard.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schmidt holds on and takes a little breather.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
Schmidt managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Smirnov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smirnov won't allow Schmidt to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schmidt can do anything to dispel that myth.

Smirnov has gone for a leg lock! Schmidt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smirnov's guard.

Schmidt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses.
Smirnov has control of Schmidt's left arm, preventing Schmidt from doing any damage.
Smirnov trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt scoring with some ground and pound.
Schmidt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schmidt is working Smirnov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smirnov looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Smirnov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schmidt's guard.

Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.

Smirnov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schmidt dives on top into guard.

Schmidt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smirnov wants to stand up but Schmidt is controlling him.
Schmidt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schmidt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov looking for a sweep. Not yet Smirnov, not yet.
Smirnov trying to control the position.

Smirnov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schmidt is aware though and is defending well.
Schmidt chips away with some ground and pound.
Schmidt landing with the ground and pound.
Smirnov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Schmidt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smirnov working a defensive guard here.
Schmidt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schmidt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schmidt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Smirnov has his foot on Schmidt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schmidt works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smirnov's head.

Smirnov is rocked!
Schmidt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Smirnov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmidt tries to free his leg and advance position but Smirnov is retaining full guard.
Smirnov seems to have got his legs back now.

Smirnov is looking for a triangle but Schmidt pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmidt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmidt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schmidt is in close to Smirnov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schmidt lands a couple of digs.
Smirnov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Schmidt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smirnov is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jans Schmidt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Smirnov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Smirnov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schmidt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smirnov trying to control the action but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Schmidt tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov throws a strike aimed at the side of Schmidt's head but Schmidt avoids it well.
Schmidt tries to bench press Smirnov off him but Smirnov keeps the position.

Smirnov is trying to get an arm triangle but Schmidt is defending well.
Smirnov trying to control the position but Schmidt is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Schmidt is trying to improve his position.
Schmidt wants to control but Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov is trying to move to mount but Schmidt reverses beautifully and ends up in Smirnov's guard.
Smirnov trying to keep a closed guard but Schmidt is proving a slippery customer.
Schmidt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmidt working some strikes from top position.
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt landing with the ground and pound.
Smirnov is looking to stand up but Schmidt isn't so interested in that idea.
Smirnov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schmidt lands a couple of digs.
Schmidt is working Smirnov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Smirnov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schmidt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt is in close to Smirnov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schmidt works over Smirnov with some ground and pound from guard.
Schmidt stands up over Smirnov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schmidt loads up on a big left hand. Smirnov felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Schmidt looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Smirnov can't hide his disappointment, as Schmidt celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jans Schmidt!
Jans Schmidt spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.