PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jinx Delgulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delgulo has chosen Starlight as his entrance music. Henry Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jinx Delgulo's chin.

Smith
vs
Delgulo

195 cm
24
218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jinx Delgulo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delgulo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.

Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Delgulo's half guard.

Smith is working for a submission of some sort.

Smith seems to be looking for submissions.

Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Delgulo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Delgulo is looking to improve his position.
Delgulo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Delgulo is trying to get back to full guard.

Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Delgulo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgulo is trying to get back to full guard.
Delgulo is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Delgulo avoid being mounted?

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Delgulo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgulo postures up.

Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Delgulo passes into side control.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Delgulo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith prevents Delgulo from improving position.
Delgulo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Delgulo keeps moving and retains side control.

Delgulo is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Delgulo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Delgulo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stops Delgulo from passing to mount.
Delgulo is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Delgulo shoots and misses

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Delgulo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Delgulo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the attempt from Delgulo to control.

Smith has control of Delgulo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Delgulo regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Delgulo is in all sorts of trouble here.

Smith has hold of Delgulo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Delgulo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Delgulo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Delgulo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Smith moves into the clinch.

Delgulo pulls guard successfully.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith prevents Delgulo from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delgulo is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Delgulo avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delgulo defends it well.
Delgulo tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.

Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Delgulo sees it coming and defends easily.
Delgulo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henry Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delgulo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Delgulo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Delgulo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Delgulo tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Delgulo wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Delgulo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Delgulo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Delgulo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Delgulo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Delgulo wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith trying to hold on to Delgulo's head to control him but Delgulo postures up.
Delgulo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Delgulo throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Delgulo moves into the clinch successfully.
Delgulo tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Delgulo drops back down to his feet.
Delgulo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Delgulo drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jinx Delgulo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Delgulo has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.

Delgulo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smith regains guard.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Delgulo manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith trying to control but Delgulo is working from the bottom.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Delgulo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delgulo is keeping the position for now.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Delgulo looking for a sweep. Not yet Delgulo, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Delgulo is working from the bottom.

Delgulo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Delgulo decides to pull guard.
Smith postures up.
Delgulo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith postures up.
Delgulo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delgulo pulls Smith in to control the position.
Delgulo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delgulo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.

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

Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Delgulo works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgulo wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delgulo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delgulo has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.

Delgulo 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 passes Delgulo's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Smith is looking for a kimura but Delgulo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Delgulo regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgulo keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith looking to pass the guard.

Delgulo 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.
Delgulo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith wants to control from the top but Delgulo keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Delgulo with a poor takedown

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Delgulo won't be happy with that.

Smith has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Delgulo is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Smith yanks on the arm and Delgulo is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Smith.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Smith!