PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Smith (ranked 24962 p4p, 3147 weight class) and Ray Stein (ranked 494 p4p, 330 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Stein

190 cm
24
195
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
195
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Stein!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stein but Stein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Stein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith sets himself, and Stein steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Stein tries to clinch up.
Stein closes the distance looking to clinch

and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Stein pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Stein is working away.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stein tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.

Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stein to his feet.
Stein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith shoots in but Stein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stein did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stein reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stein stands up from Smith's guard - Stein perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ray Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein misses with a takedown attempt

and Smith counters by clinching up.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stein prevents it.
Stein fails to pull guard.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith is trying to drag Stein to the mat but Stein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stein after a bit of a struggle.

Smith has clasped his hands together around Stein's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith trying to control the position but Stein is working away.

Smith swings around for an armbar but Stein sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Stein has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ray Stein!