PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrews is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hammerfall - Stronger Than All. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Andrews

155 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

185 cm
25
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darren Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Andrews counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.

Smith tries to keep at a distance but Andrews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Andrews has him pressed against the cage.
Andrews lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Andrews taking a breather.
Andrews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andrews displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Andrews lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andrews down to the mat. Andrews avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Andrews as the two fighters clinch.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Andrews.
Andrews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Andrews stalling against the cage.

Andrews manages to break the clinch.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Andrews clinches.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Andrews creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrews has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith really is a fat lump.
The referee calls for Andrews to work.
Smith avoiding damage as Andrews throws knees to the body.
Andrews leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrews has double underhooks.
Andrews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Andrews on the inside.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Andrews pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andrews throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Josh Smith has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.

Andrews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andrews lands with a left to the head.

Smith jumps guard.
Andrews would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Andrews wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Andrews wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Andrews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Andrews clinches up against the cage.
Smith letting Andrews take a breather here.
Andrews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Andrews.
Stalling in the clinch from Andrews.
Andrews lands a right hand.
Andrews gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
A short right from Andrews.
Andrews lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andrews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Come on Andrews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Andrews gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Andrews manages to break the clinch.
Darren Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Andrews closes the distance and clinches.
Andrews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andrews misses with a punch to the body.
Andrews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Andrews, against the cage.
Andrews just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Andrews is trying to stall.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Andrews, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Andrews.
Darren Andrews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Andrews lands with a right to the head.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Andrews scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Andrews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrews lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andrews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is looking to clinch.

Andrews gets a clinch.
Andrews lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Andrews taking a breather.
Smith is looking to control Andrews's arms but Andrews gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
A body shot lands from Andrews.
Andrews lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrews pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots and misses
and Andrews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Andrews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Andrews clinches with his opponent.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andrews tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Andrews has the dominant position.
Andrews lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Andrews has the dominant position.
Andrews is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to pull guard but Andrews holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
The referee calls for Andrews to work.
Andrews stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries to pull guard but Andrews holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Andrews is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Andrews has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith tries to pull guard but Andrews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Andrews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Smith shoots in for a takedown but Andrews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andrews pinned against the cage. Andrews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Andrews moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries for a takedown but Andrews manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Andrews.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrews.
A short uppercut from Andrews.
Andrews scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrews has him pressed against the cage.
Andrews leaning against his opponent.
Andrews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrews.
Smith jumps guard but Andrews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Andrews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Andrews keeps him there for the moment.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Andrews keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrews pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andrews - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Andrews receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Andrews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andrews prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andrews.
Andrews lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Smith is working for takedown but Andrews is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Andrews lands a nice elbow.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrews throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.

Andrews clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andrews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith tries to pull guard but Andrews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andrews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Andrews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andrews lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Andrews.
Andrews lands with a light punch inside.
Andrews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andrews to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andrews to keep the fight standing.
Andrews pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but Andrews won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrews.

Andrews breaks the clinch.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Andrews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andrews pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries to pull guard but Andrews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Josh Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darren Andrews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andrews prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Andrews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andrews has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Andrews!
After winning the bout, Darren Andrews thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.