PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Smoove (ranked 4881 p4p, 5217 weight class) and Christian Thurny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smoove
vs
Thurny

193 cm
25
205
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
214
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Smoove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Thurny!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoove swinging wildly here.

Thurny fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smoove to the ground. Thurny is now in Smoove's guard.
Smoove working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thurny.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thurny pushes down on Smoove's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smoove blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thurny.
Thurny drops an elbow to the side of Smoove's head.
Smoove is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thurny scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoove tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smoove tries to kick Thurny off but Thurny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thurny working Smoove over with strikes.

It looks like Chris Smoove has been cut.
Thurny working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thurny is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurny lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Thurny.
Smoove wants to get back to his feet.
Thurny wants to take a breather but Smoove is having none of it.
Thurny might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smoove haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thurny slips a nice elbow through Smoove's hands, connecting with Smoove's forehead.
Thurny lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thurny landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thurny landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thurny working over Smoove with some ground and pound. Smoove looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thurny scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thurny seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thurny is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoove is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thurny scores with a couple of nice shots.

Smoove is rocked!
Smoove makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smoove.
Smoove keeping moving, preventing Thurny from controlling successfully.
Smoove looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smoove trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thurny connects with a couple of short punches.
Thurny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Smoove is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smoove has momentary wrist control but Thurny slips an elbow through the middle.
Thurny with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thurny is working Smoove over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurny lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thurny is in close to Smoove's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thurny lands a couple of elbows.
Thurny trying to control but Smoove is working from the bottom.
Thurny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smoove's head.
Thurny prevents Smoove from getting back to his feet.
Thurny chips away with some ground and pound.
Thurny is working Smoove over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thurny is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thurny stands up over Smoove, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thurny lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thurny is working Smoove over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Smoove is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thurny lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thurny scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smoove seems to have got his legs back now.
Thurny keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smoove's head.
Thurny is in close to Smoove's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thurny trying to control but Smoove is working from the bottom.
Thurny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smoove's head.
Thurny wants to control from the top but Smoove keeps moving.
Thurny keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smoove's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Thurny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Smoove's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thurny gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thurny connects with a nice short shot to Smoove's temple.
Thurny trying to control from half guard but Smoove is working away.
Thurny is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thurny takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thurny looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thurny scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoove is trying to stand.
Smoove is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thurny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurny is keen to just control but Smoove is a slippery customer.
Smoove trying to control but Thurny postures up.
Ground and pound from Thurny.
Thurny working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thurny lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smoove on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thurny passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smoove!
Thurny lands with some strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thurny loads up with a big shot that hurts Smoove! He's pulled Thurny in close but Thurny has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Smoove survive? More strikes from Thurny and Smoove is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Christian Thurny!