PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Dalton (ranked 7355 p4p, 627 weight class) and Piet Smit (ranked 7277 p4p, 623 weight class). Smit has chosen Baby Got Back as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Dalton
vs
Smit

180 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnold Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piet Smit!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton scores with a hook.

Smit gets a clinch.
Dalton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dalton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smit is looking for a takedown.
Smit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dalton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arnold Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Smit.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton struggles to land a body shot inside as Smit controls his hands.
Dalton misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit blocking some punches.
Dalton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smits head.
Smit taking a breather.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dalton has a couple of punches blocked by Smit.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Smit.
Smit displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dalton up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smit.
Smit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smit backwards.
Dalton misses with some punches.
Smit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dalton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Dalton misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dalton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dalton pushes Smit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.
Dalton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dalton struggles to land a body shot inside as Smit controls his hands.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton being controlled against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smit is looking for a takedown.
Dalton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been informed that Smit has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dalton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dalton.
Smit tries to score a body lock takedown but Dalton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smit is trying to drag Dalton to the mat but Dalton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dalton is stalling here.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
Smit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dalton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dalton throws a looping overhand right but Smit ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Dalton.
Arnold Dalton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dalton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dalton counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left lands for Dalton.
Sloppy strikes from Dalton. Those never looked like landing.

Smit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Dalton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dalton throws the left hand but Smit avoids the punch easily.

Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
Dalton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smit goes for a takedown attempt but Dalton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Smit rushes Dalton and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dalton.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Dalton working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton has a couple of punches blocked by Smit.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Smit.
Dalton pushes Smit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dalton trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smit trying to land knees to the body.
Smit blocking some punches.
Smit blocks an uppercut.
Dalton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Smit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smit stalling in the clinch.
Smit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arnold Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Smit.
Smit being controlled against the cage.
Smit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dalton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smit prevents a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton can't find room to land a body shot as Smit controls the action.
Smit blocking some punches.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Smit avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the cage.
Dalton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton misses with some punches.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dalton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Smit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Smit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smit.
Dalton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smit can do to turn this around?
Dalton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smit backwards.
Dalton working aggressively here.
Dalton lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dalton misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dalton fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Dalton instigates a clinch.

Smit manages to pull guard.
Smit has his hands on Dalton's head, controlling the position.
Smit is trying to keep Dalton in close.

Smit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Smit has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Dalton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dalton moves into the clinch successfully.
Smit is looking for a takedown.
Dalton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smit wants a takedown.
Dalton working aggressively here.
Smit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dalton after a bit of a struggle.
Arnold Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Smit.
Smit is trying to drag Dalton to the mat but Dalton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arnold Dalton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smit up against the cage.

Smit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Smit with that takedown attempt.
Dalton appears to be looking for a big counter.

Dalton has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Dalton.
Dalton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton lands a right hand.
Dalton stalls.
Dalton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dalton stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.
Smit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton gets through Smit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dalton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dalton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnold Dalton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Smit.
Dalton stops a takedown attempt from Smit.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Smit.
Dalton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smit manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Smit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smit swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Dalton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Smit to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dalton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Smit pulls down on the head and he's put Dalton to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Piet Smit!
During a confident post fight interview, Piet Smit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.