PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson has chosen Wrath by Nasum as his entrance music. Svensson has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Andreas Svensson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Smith
vs
Svensson

185 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Svensson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands a left hand.
Svensson looks gassed!
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.

Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Svensson uses from the top position.
Smith managing to control the position.
Svensson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Smith trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Svensson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smith stands up and waves to Svensson to follow him.

Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.

Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Svensson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with punches from the back.
Smith is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Smith gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Smith gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Smith apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Smith clinches.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Svensson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Svensson is defending well for now.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svenssons head.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Svensson's ribcage. Svensson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands an uppercut.

Smith manages to pull guard.
Smith pulls Svensson in close to prevent any damage.

Smith pushes Svensson off and gets back to his feet.

Svensson tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.

Smith has clasped his hands together around Svensson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Smith stands up.

Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Smith has Svensson pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Svensson throwing strikes but missing.

Smith pushes Svensson off and scrambles back to his feet.

Smith has closed the distance and engaged Svensson in a clinch.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Svensson's ribcage. Svensson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Svensson or not.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith is working Svensson over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith'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.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Svensson has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Svensson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Svensson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svenssons head.
A short uppercut from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Smith darts in and clinches Svensson up against the cage.
Good body shot from Smith.
Svensson tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Smith.

Smith successfully pulls guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Svensson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Svensson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Svensson tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.

Smith decides to stand back up.
Svensson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.

Smith gets control of Svensson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Svensson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Svensson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.

Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Smith rushes Svensson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svenssons head.

Smith jumps guard and drags Svensson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith managing to control the position.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Svensson's guard.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Svensson looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Svensson, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith is leaning against Svensson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith'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.
Svensson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
David Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Svensson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Svensson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Smith closes the distance and clinches.

Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Svensson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smith lands shots from the back.
Smith really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Svensson.
David Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but Svensson is controlling his hands well.
Smith has good solid back control here.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. David Smith just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Svensson down.
Smith tests Svensson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith pushes Svensson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith taking a breather.
Andreas Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svensson avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Smith manages to pull guard.

Smith has his foot on Svensson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Svensson works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Svensson!
Svensson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has good solid back control here.

Smith looking for the choke from the back.
You can see the frustration on Svensson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Svensson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight for David Smith!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for David Smith!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for David Smith!

David Smith wins by unanimous decision!