PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusan Vujanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Matt Smith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Smith
vs
Vujanovic

190 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
230 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dusan Vujanovic!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vujanovic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vujanovic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vujanovic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
An elbow from Vujanovic crashes against the mat.
Vujanovic is staying tight to Smith's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Vujanovic wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vujanovic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vujanovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to remain calm as Vujanovic controls from the top position.
Vujanovic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vujanovic scores with punches from side control.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vujanovic raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vujanovic tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith taking shots to the head.
Vujanovic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vujanovic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith tries to hold on but Vujanovic postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.

Vujanovic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vujanovic looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vujanovic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vujanovic prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Smith wants to control but Vujanovic is having none of it.
Smith gets back to half guard.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Vujanovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vujanovic is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Vujanovic wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Vujanovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.

Vujanovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Vujanovic to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dusan Vujanovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Smith misses with a hook.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Vujanovic circles away.
Vujanovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Vujanovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Vujanovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vujanovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vujanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Vujanovic is just out of range.
Smith looks to land a combination but Vujanovic avoids it well.
Vujanovic is breathing heavily.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Vujanovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matt Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Vujanovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith clinches up with Vujanovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Vujanovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vujanovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vujanovic prevents the takedown attempt.

Smith jumps guard.

Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vujanovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Smith is tightening it up a little... Vujanovic has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vujanovic reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vujanovic taps out! Nice BJJ there by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matt Smith!