PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Smyth (ranked 3566 p4p, 5306 weight class) and Konstantinos Karamitroudis (ranked 452 p4p, 546 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Smyth
vs
Karamitroudis

183 cm
23
180
3 - 7 - 1

177 cm
23
177
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, William Smyth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konstantinos Karamitroudis!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Smyth.
Smyth throws a leg kick but Karamitroudis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karamitroudis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smyth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karamitroudis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karamitroudis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smyth ducks under a wild hook from Karamitroudis.

Smyth moves into the clinch successfully.
Smyth managing to block the knees to the body from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smyth avoiding damage as Karamitroudis throws knees to the body.
Smyth takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karamitroudis trying to land knees to the body.
Smyth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth takes an elbow to the forehead.

Smyth pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karamitroudis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smyth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karamitroudis manages to get himself to full guard.

Karamitroudis controlling Smyth's posture.
Karamitroudis is looking to stand up but Smyth isn't so interested in that idea.
Smyth is in close to Karamitroudis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smyth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karamitroudis pulls Smyth in close to his closed guard and prevents Smyth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karamitroudis wants to stand but Smyth is controlling the position.
Karamitroudis is trying to control the position but Smyth postures up.

Smyth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smyth throwing strikes from guard but Karamitroudis blocks nicely.
Smyth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karamitroudis is keeping the position for now.
Karamitroudis trying to control the position.
Smyth with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Smyth.

Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karamitroudis has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smyth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karamitroudis is looking to control Smyth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karamitroudis avoid being mounted?
Smyth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but Karamitroudis defending well.

Smyth wants to work for an arm triangle but Karamitroudis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth prevents Karamitroudis from improving his position.
Karamitroudis is trying to stand up here but Smyth is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karamitroudis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smyth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karamitroudis pushes Smyth off looking to stand but Smyth dives back in and keeps control.
Karamitroudis tries to roll over but Smyth keeps him under control.

Smyth is working for a kimura but Karamitroudis is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karamitroudis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Smyth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smyth shoots in but no luck this time.
Karamitroudis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karamitroudis with a jab.
Smyth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smyth.
Smyth looks to land a combination. Karamitroudis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karamitroudis misses with a punch to the body.
Smyth letting Karamitroudis take a breather here.
Smyth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth is looking to break free of the clinch but Karamitroudis has double underhooks.
Smyth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karamitroudis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Smyth shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.

Karamitroudis manages to break the clinch.
Karamitroudis scores with a body shot.
Karamitroudis is looking to clinch but Smyth is avoiding it.

Karamitroudis moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karamitroudis.
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis holds him up against the cage and eventually Smyth drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karamitroudis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smyth's defenses.
Karamitroudis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smyth is trying to pull guard but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage.
Karamitroudis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karamitroudis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karamitroudis missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smyth is defending well for now.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Smyth shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karamitroudis has Smyth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smyth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Smyth avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamitroudis scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis pushes off an throws an elbow but Smyth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karamitroudis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smyth up against the cage.
Karamitroudis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smyth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karamitroudis.
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karamitroudis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smyth is defending well for now.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smyth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smyth avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smyth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Smyth prevents a body shot from Karamitroudis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantinos Karamitroudis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Smyth tries to keep at a distance but Karamitroudis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands with a light punch inside.
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow.
Smyth jumps guard but Karamitroudis stands there with Smyth around his waist. Smyth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamitroudis pushes off an throws an elbow but Smyth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karamitroudis taking a breather.
Smyth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamitroudis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Smyth is rocked!

It looks like William Smyth has been cut.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
Oh Smyth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smyth jumps guard but Karamitroudis stands there with Smyth around his waist. Smyth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Karamitroudis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smyth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smyth seems to have got his legs back now.
Smyth blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Smyth is trying to pull guard but Karamitroudis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands an uppercut.
Karamitroudis pushes Smyth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smyth can't get the takedown.
Smyth avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smyth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smyth is trying to pull guard but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage.
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
Karamitroudis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smyth or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Smyth shrugs off.
Smyth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karamitroudis smiles and moves away.
Smyth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karamitroudis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Karamitroudis drops Smyth with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smyth looks back up at him and smiles so Karamitroudis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Karamitroudis moves into the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow just above Smyth 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karamitroudis.
Smyth tries to score a body lock takedown but Karamitroudis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smyth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karamitroudis walks away with a smile on his face. Smyth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Karamitroudis takes the fight into the clinch.
Karamitroudis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smyth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
Karamitroudis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smyth takes an elbow to the temple.
Smyth is working for takedown but Karamitroudis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smyth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karamitroudis tries to land knees in the clinch but Smyth avoids the damage to the body.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smyth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karamitroudis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smyth is defending well against a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantinos Karamitroudis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karamitroudis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantinos Karamitroudis!
A victorious Konstantinos Karamitroudis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.