PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bodalicious Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Anderson
vs
Smithers

169 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeffery Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bodalicious Smithers!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Smithers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smithers lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Jeffery Anderson has been cut.
Anderson fails to pull guard.
Smithers lands a damaging elbow.
Smithers lands an elbow just above Anderson 's eye.
Smithers lands a nice knee to the body.

Smithers jumps guard.
Smithers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson wants to hold on but Smithers pushes him away.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers controlling the pace for now.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smithers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Smithers has a good base and remains in mount.
Smithers controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smithers with shots to the head and body - Anderson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smithers looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smithers controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Smithers has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smithers landing punches.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Smithers content just to control the position here.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four 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.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson is in trouble now - Smithers has advanced to mount!
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Smithers's attempts to control the action.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Smithers maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bodalicious Smithers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeffery Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smithers gets a clinch.
Smithers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Anderson gets control of Smithers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anderson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smithers defends well.

Anderson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smithers stacks Anderson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smithers!
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Anderson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Smithers pushes past his half guard into mount!
Smithers wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Smithers landing shots from mount.
Smithers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smithers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Smithers controlling from the full mount.
Smithers looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Smithers has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Smithers's attempts to control the action.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Smithers avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four 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.
Smithers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smithers prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Smithers looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smithers is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Smithers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bodalicious Smithers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeffery Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Smithers moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smithers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smithers smiles and moves away.

Smithers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smithers scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson jumps guard but Smithers stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smithers smiles and moves away.

Smithers moves into the clinch.
Smithers slowing the pace effectively.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smithers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smithers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smithers lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smithers obliges.
Smithers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smithers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Smithers won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson jumps guard.

Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smithers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Smithers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smithers has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Smithers wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.

Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smithers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smithers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smithers is aware though and is defending well.
Smithers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson is looking for a triangle but Smithers pushes his legs off easily.

Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smithers passes into half guard.

Smithers moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Anderson.

Smithers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anderson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jeffery Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Smithers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Smithers is controlling the pace.

Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smithers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smithers pulls his head out easily.

Anderson actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bodalicious Smithers.
I've got Smithers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bodalicious Smithers!