PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Fritzjimmins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton- Metal machine. Fritzjimmins has chosen FUNKY TOWN! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dan Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smith
vs
Fritzjimmins

175 cm
31
162 lbs
12 - 11 - 1

201 cm
24
224 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Dan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Fritzjimmins!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Fritzjimmins taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Fritzjimmins is looking for a sweep.
Fritzjimmins is not content to let Smith control the position.
Fritzjimmins regains half guard.
Fritzjimmins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fritzjimmins.
Fritzjimmins looking to control.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fritzjimmins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fritzjimmins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fritzjimmins keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fritzjimmins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Fritzjimmins's legs - danger averted.
Fritzjimmins keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is working Fritzjimmins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fritzjimmins's head.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Fritzjimmins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fritzjimmins trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fritzjimmins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fritzjimmins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fritzjimmins has Smith in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fritzjimmins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.

Fritzjimmins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Fritzjimmins wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Fritzjimmins looking to control but Smith passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fritzjimmins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Fritzjimmins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fritzjimmins keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Fritzjimmins keeps moving.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith passes into half guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fritzjimmins manages to get to full guard.

Fritzjimmins throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Fritzjimmins's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fritzjimmins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith controlling the position from side mount.
Fritzjimmins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.

Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fritzjimmins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fritzjimmins tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith is putting a hurting on Fritzjimmins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith wants to control but Fritzjimmins is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan 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 fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fritzjimmins to the ground. Smith is now in Fritzjimmins's guard.
Fritzjimmins looking to control.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fritzjimmins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fritzjimmins wants to sweep but no luck.
Dan Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Fritzjimmins keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is really struggling to control Fritzjimmins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fritzjimmins looking to control.
Our spies down at at BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym inform us that Fritzjimmins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fritzjimmins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Fritzjimmins's legs - danger averted.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smith here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Fritzjimmins working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.
Fritzjimmins is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Smith is working for a kimura but Fritzjimmins is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Fritzjimmins defending well.
Fritzjimmins wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Fritzjimmins won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith is keen to just control but Fritzjimmins is a slippery customer.

Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Fritzjimmins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fritzjimmins.
Smith wants to control from the top but Fritzjimmins keeps moving.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Fritzjimmins working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith passes Fritzjimmins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fritzjimmins is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Fritzjimmins is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fritzjimmins gets full guard.
Fritzjimmins is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith distracts Fritzjimmins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fritzjimmins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fritzjimmins looking to control.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Fritzjimmins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fritzjimmins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Fritzjimmins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fritzjimmins gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Fritzjimmins manages to retain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fritzjimmins is on top in guard.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fritzjimmins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fritzjimmins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fritzjimmins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Fritzjimmins is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Fritzjimmins has control of the leg.

Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fritzjimmins pulls his head out easily.
Fritzjimmins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritzjimmins prevents Smith from improving his position.

Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Fritzjimmins.
Smith wants to improve his position but Fritzjimmins is controlling well.
Smith gets full guard.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fritzjimmins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fritzjimmins stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fritzjimmins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Fritzjimmins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Fritzjimmins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fritzjimmins works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fritzjimmins is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smith will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fritzjimmins tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Fritzjimmins keeps moving and retains side control.
Fritzjimmins trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Fritzjimmins is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fritzjimmins has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fritzjimmins prevents Smith from getting the reversal.

Fritzjimmins with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fritzjimmins 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.

Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fritzjimmins pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Smith.
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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dan Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dan Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Just Fight (Everything 7$)'s logo in front of the cameras.