PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shrimpboat VanderShmoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Kims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shrimpboat VanderShmoot had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Shrimpboat VanderShmoot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

VanderShmoot
vs
Kims

177 cm
24
171 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shrimpboat VanderShmoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred Kims!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from VanderShmoot finds it's way through Kims's defenses.
Kims looks for a takedown but VanderShmoot sprawls well.
Kims tries for a takedown but VanderShmoot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
VanderShmoot scores with a decent looking hook.

Kims gets in close and instigates a clinch.
VanderShmoot content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kims tries to pull guard but VanderShmoot won't allow it.
Shrimpboat VanderShmoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Kims.
VanderShmoot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from VanderShmoot fails to land.
Kims jumps guard but VanderShmoot stands there with Kims around his waist. Kims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
VanderShmoot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kims.
Kims blocks an uppercut.

Kims's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanderShmoot lands with a nice combination. Kims backs away looking to recover.
Kims shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
VanderShmoot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kims momentarily.
VanderShmoot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kims misses with a low kick.
VanderShmoot scores with a three punch combo!
Kims throws a head kick but VanderShmoot moves out of range.
VanderShmoot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
VanderShmoot lands an overhand right.
Kims wants to clinch up but VanderShmoot keeps it at a distance.
Shrimpboat VanderShmoot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kims wants to clinch.

Kims moves into the clinch successfully.
Kims has had enough of the clinch but VanderShmoot keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanderShmoot stops a takedown attempt from Kims.
VanderShmoot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kims is keeping busy.
Kims has had enough of the clinch but VanderShmoot keeps him there for the moment.
VanderShmoot tries to break the clinch but Kims is controlling the position.
VanderShmoot wants to break the clinch but can't.
VanderShmoot gets underhooks to prevent Kims's takedown attempt.
Kims has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. VanderShmoot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Kims pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
VanderShmoot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kims is able to avoid easily.
Kims closes this distance looking for a takedown but VanderShmoot circles away.
Kims takes a shot to the body in his stride.
VanderShmoot connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanderShmoot blocks a head kick by Kims.
Kims shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
VanderShmoot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kims takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
VanderShmoot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kims shoots for a double leg takedown but VanderShmoot sprawls well. He's pushed Kims's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
VanderShmoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
VanderShmoot with a hook.
VanderShmoot works Kims's body with a nice hook.
VanderShmoot lands with a shot to the body.
Shrimpboat VanderShmoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VanderShmoot swats away the attempt to clinch by Kims.
VanderShmoot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kims at a distance.
VanderShmoot lands a nice shot that snaps Kims's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanderShmoot lands a head shot.
VanderShmoot dips to his left and cracks Kims with an uppercut!
VanderShmoot lands with a nice body punch.
Kims shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as VanderShmoot sprawls well. VanderShmoot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kims gets slowly back to his feet.
VanderShmoot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kims takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from VanderShmoot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
VanderShmoot scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Kims is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VanderShmoot ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Kims's jaw. Kims's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! VanderShmoot does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shrimpboat VanderShmoot!