PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omer Demirci (ranked 2945 p4p, 23683 weight class) and Jayson Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jayson Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Demirci
vs
Smith

175 cm
20
185
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
185
2 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Vegan Gains

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omer Demirci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jayson Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Demirci or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Demirci shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Demirci is having none of it.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Demirci won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Demirci stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirci passes into half guard.
Demirci controlling the action here.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Demirci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Demirci is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Demirci controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Demirci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Demirci wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Demirci controlling the pace.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Demirci wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Demirci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Demirci is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Demirci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Demirci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.

Demirci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Demirci in particular looking to stall.
Smith wants to control but Demirci passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Demirci swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Demirci's guard.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Demirci.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Demirci is proving hard to escape from.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Demirci blocks nicely.
Demirci controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Demirci seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Demirci keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demirci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Demirci.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Demirci shows good takedown defense.
Demirci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Omer Demirci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Smith.
Demirci loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.

Demirci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Demirci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Demirci seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Demirci pushes his legs off easily.
Demirci works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Demirci is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Demirci is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Omer Demirci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Demirci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Demirci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smith has given up his back here. Will Demirci look for the submission or keep pounding away?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Demirci is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Smith is trying to break free.

Demirci working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Demirci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith is trying to defend against the choke here but Demirci has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Demirci Tightens the hold and Smith taps out furiously! Demirci displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Omer Demirci!
A victorious Omer Demirci thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.