PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Smierdzielowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanchez
vs
Smierdzielowski

190 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pawel Smierdzielowski!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to clinch but Smierdzielowski is having none of it.
Smierdzielowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Smierdzielowski moves out of range.
Smierdzielowski scores with a nice head shot.
Sanchez walks into a jab.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanchez enables Smierdzielowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanchez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smierdzielowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smierdzielowski is controlling him.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smierdzielowski.
Smierdzielowski is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smierdzielowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Smierdzielowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smierdzielowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smierdzielowski on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smierdzielowski throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Smierdzielowski thows a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Smierdzielowski is controlling him.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smierdzielowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smierdzielowski postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Smierdzielowski is having none of it.
Smierdzielowski lands a couple of digs.

Smierdzielowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smierdzielowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smierdzielowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smierdzielowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smierdzielowski.
Smierdzielowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smierdzielowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smierdzielowski working some strikes from top position.
Smierdzielowski throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smierdzielowski landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smierdzielowski thows a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smierdzielowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smierdzielowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smierdzielowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smierdzielowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Smierdzielowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smierdzielowski lands a nice forearm strike.
Smierdzielowski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sanchez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smierdzielowski landing a few strikes.
Smierdzielowski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smierdzielowski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smierdzielowski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smierdzielowski.
Sanchez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The strikes coming from Smierdzielowski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smierdzielowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smierdzielowski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smierdzielowski lands a few punches from side control.
Smierdzielowski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smierdzielowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smierdzielowski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smierdzielowski scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smierdzielowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smierdzielowski working the head with strikes.
Smierdzielowski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smierdzielowski lands a few punches from side control.
Smierdzielowski working the ground and pound from side control.
Smierdzielowski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sanchez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Smierdzielowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Smierdzielowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanchez has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Smierdzielowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Smierdzielowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. He's pushed Smierdzielowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smierdzielowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Smierdzielowski misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Smierdzielowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smierdzielowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smierdzielowski scores with a one two! Sanchez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smierdzielowski tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Smierdzielowski shoots in.
Junior Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Smierdzielowski.
Smierdzielowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Smierdzielowski with a series of wild strikes but Smierdzielowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smierdzielowski is breathing heavily.

Smierdzielowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smierdzielowski lands in his opponent's guard.
Smierdzielowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Smierdzielowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanchez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanchez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanchez!
Smierdzielowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Smierdzielowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smierdzielowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smierdzielowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Smierdzielowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.

Smierdzielowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well.
Smierdzielowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smierdzielowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smierdzielowski thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.

Smierdzielowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smierdzielowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smierdzielowski thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.

Smierdzielowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Smierdzielowski is controlling him
Smierdzielowski working Sanchez over with strikes.
Smierdzielowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.
Smierdzielowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Pawel Smierdzielowski has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smierdzielowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smierdzielowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Smierdzielowski is working for a kimura but Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably.

Smierdzielowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smierdzielowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smierdzielowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smierdzielowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smierdzielowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Smierdzielowski there.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smierdzielowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Smierdzielowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Smierdzielowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanchez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smierdzielowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smierdzielowski shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Sanchez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smierdzielowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smierdzielowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez wants to stand but Smierdzielowski is controlling the position.
Smierdzielowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smierdzielowski throwing strikes but missing.
Smierdzielowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Smierdzielowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Smierdzielowski stands up over Sanchez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smierdzielowski passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smierdzielowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smierdzielowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smierdzielowski stops Sanchez from getting back to his feet.

Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Smierdzielowski.
Smierdzielowski drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Smierdzielowski working Sanchez over with strikes.
Smierdzielowski thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.

Smierdzielowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Smierdzielowski eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smierdzielowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.

Smierdzielowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smierdzielowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smierdzielowski working the head and body with strikes.

Smierdzielowski is looking for a kimura here.
Smierdzielowski is nestled in close to Sanchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smierdzielowski seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
Smierdzielowski is nestled in close to Sanchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smierdzielowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smierdzielowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.
Smierdzielowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smierdzielowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smierdzielowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smierdzielowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smierdzielowski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sanchez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pawel Smierdzielowski!