PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Smart (ranked 2152 p4p, 2222 weight class) and AU ST (ranked 227 p4p, 234 weight class). Edward Smart is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Smart
vs
ST

177 cm
26
154
4 - 1 - 0

168 cm
27
155
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edward Smart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AU ST!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

ST has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by ST.
ST is trying to pull guard but Smart has him pressed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that ST has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
ST tries to score a body lock takedown but Smart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

ST wants the takedown. Smart is fighting it off but ST persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smart's guard against the cage.
ST postures up.
ST stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smart looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smart is on top in guard.

Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ST is keeping the position for now.
Smart throws an elbow that misses. ST uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smart's guard. Nice move by ST!

Smart is controlling ST's posture.
ST is looking to advance position but Smart has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smart working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. ST turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Smart off and cradles ST's limp body as Smart celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Edward Smart!
Edward Smart took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St for their support in the buildup to the fight.