PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Cano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar Cano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Smith's chin.

Cano
vs
Smith

173 cm
26
165 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

164 cm
29
155 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgar Cano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Cano is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Cano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.

Cano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith advances to half guard.

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

Cano actively working from the bottom here.

Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cano sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cano moves into full guard.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Cano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cano manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Cano's guard.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Cano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cano manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Cano's guard.

Cano 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.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.

Cano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Cano has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.

Cano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Cano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cano manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Cano's guard.

Smith 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.

Cano has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.

Cano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Smith 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.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Cano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cano manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Cano's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cano 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.
Cano seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Cano is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Cano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Smith looking for submissions off his back.

Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Cano.
Cano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Cano prevents Smith from getting the reversal.

Cano looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edgar Cano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cano sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Cano working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Cano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cano manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Cano's guard.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Cano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cano keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.

Cano 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.

Cano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Cano can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Cano is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Cano is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.

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

Cano looking for submissions off his back.

Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Cano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith is working for a submission of some sort.

Cano actively working from the bottom here.
Cano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Cano is retaining full guard.

Cano has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Cano keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.

Smith drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Smith as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cano screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Smith! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jason Smith!