PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alan Oro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sabaton- Metal machine. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Oro
vs
Smith

175 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Oro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Oro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Oro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Oro.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Oro looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith tries to control but Oro wriggling away.
Oro tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Smith trying to control but Oro is having none of it.
Oro tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Oro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oro is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Oro really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Oro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
Oro is working to get back to half guard.
Oro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Oro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oro is working to get back to half guard.
Oro tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oro is working to get back to half guard.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Oro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Smith but it's paid off an Oro is forced to tap! Nice work by Smith.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.