PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Magic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Smith
vs
Magic

180 cm
23
175 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Magic!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magic fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Magic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.

Magic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Magic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Magic pushes his legs off easily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Magic from controlling successfully.
Magic is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Magic works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magic pulls his head out easily.
Magic tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magic.
Magic stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Magic sits in half guard.
Magic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magic.
Benjamin Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Magic.
Magic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Magic fails with a takedown attempt.

Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magic scoring with some ground and pound.
Magic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Magic pushes his legs off easily.

Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magic defends well.
Magic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magic passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Magic there.
Magic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magic scores with a couple of nice shots.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magic drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magic not doing much here.
Magic works his way into full mount!
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Magic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Magic unloading with bombs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Magic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
Magic scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Magic landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith wants to control but Magic is having none of it.
Magic with good strikes from the mount here!
Magic breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Magic working Smith over with strikes here.

Smith is rocked!
Magic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith taking shots to the head.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Magic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith tries to reverse the position but Magic maintains control.
Magic raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magic.
Magic fails to land the takedown.
Magic fails to land the takedown.
Benjamin Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Magic.
Magic shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Magic shoots in.
Magic shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magic.
Smith digs a good body shot into Magic's ribs.
Magic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Magic persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith misses with a straight left.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Magic is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to bum rush Magic with a series of wild strikes but Magic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magic fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Magic is just out of range.
Magic shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magic sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Magic pushes Smith up against the ropes in a clinch.
Magic can't get the takedown.
Magic is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Magic prevents a body shot from Smith.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Magic.
Magic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magic goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Magic persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a series of punches but Magic moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Magic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magic tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magic off to one side.
Smith throws a leg kick but Magic checks it.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magic is defended easily by Smith.
Magic slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Magic on that attempt.
Magic wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith wants to clinch up but Magic keeps it at a distance.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magic's sensitive parts.
Magic fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Magic backing up. Magic nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Magic fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Magic closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Magic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Magic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Magic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andreas Magic has got the better of the ground game so far.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Magic pushes his legs off easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magic lands a couple of elbows.
Magic trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Magic stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Magic from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Magic fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magic fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Magic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benjamin Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Magic.
Smith throws a series of punches but Magic moves out of range.
Magic misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Magic has his takedown stuffed
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magic slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Benjamin Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magic misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Magic.
Smith tries a body shot but Magic blocks it.
Magic wants a takedown.
Magic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Magic has the dominant position.
Smith is looking to control Magic's arms but Magic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magic tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magic is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magic tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magic.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Magic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magic shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.

Magic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith is staying active underneath Magic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magic tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magic is working away from the top position though.
Smith won't allow Magic to pass to mount.
Magic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magic lands strikes from half guard.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Magic feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Magic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Smith working for a triangle but Magic defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Magic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magic controlling the pace.
Magic working the head and body with strikes.
Magic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magic controlling from the full mount.
Magic avoids the attempt from Smith to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magic landing shots from mount.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Magic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Magic working Smith over with strikes here.
Magic looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magic cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Magic maintains control.
Magic looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Magic lands a big elbow.
Magic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Magic is in the full mount, landing strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Magic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magic 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Magic!