PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitrij Lomiprst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corrado Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrado Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lomiprst
vs
Smith

205 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
28
300 lbs
14 - 15 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitrij Lomiprst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Corrado Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is looking to clinch.
A head kick from Lomiprst lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Smith wants to clinch up but Lomiprst keeps it at a distance.
Dimitrij Lomiprst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomiprst throws a combination that misses

so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomiprst not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Lomiprst blocks nicely.
Smith postures up.
Lomiprst wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lomiprst wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lomiprst manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poor strikes thrown by Lomiprst there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lomiprst.
Lomiprst sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
Lomiprst punching from mount but Smith doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smith avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lomiprst.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Lomiprst is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Lomiprst has wrist control.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith prevents Lomiprst from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Lomiprst to sweep him here.
Smith lands a couple of digs.

Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Dimitrij Lomiprst has been cut.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith wants to clinch.

Lomiprst closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lomiprst lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomiprst is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomiprst throws and elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lomiprst's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Smith is pushing down on Lomiprst's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lomiprst is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lomiprst tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Lomiprst knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomiprst tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lomiprst!
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lomiprst can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smith landing shots from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith unloading with bombs!

Lomiprst is rocked!
Lomiprst is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Oh Lomiprst is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Lomiprst goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corrado Smith!