PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justino Cordobes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Smirnoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Justino Cordobes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Cordobes
vs
Smirnoff

190 cm
19
144 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
142 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Justino Cordobes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Smirnoff!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordobes throws a series of punches but Smirnoff avoids them all with ease.
Cordobes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cordobes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smirnoff moves out of range of the body kick.

Cordobes tries to keep at a distance but Smirnoff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smirnoff.
Smirnoff avoiding damage as Cordobes throws knees to the body.
Cordobes stalling in the clinch but Smirnoff improves position.
Cordobes takes an elbow to the temple.
Smirnoff's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smirnoff landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Smirnoff.
Smirnoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Cordobes leaning against his opponent.
Cordobes takes a knee to the side of the body.

Smirnoff gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cordobes regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smirnoff gets to his feet. Cordobes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cordobes misses with a wild body shot.
Smirnoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordobes misses with a low kick.
Smirnoff checks a low kick from Cordobes.
Cordobes wants to clinch up but Smirnoff keeps it at a distance.
Smirnoff jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cordobes throws a solid leg kick but Smirnoff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cordobes.
Smirnoff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cordobes is looking to land body kicks.
Cordobes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Smirnoff moves into the clinch successfully.
Smirnoff managing to block the knees to the body from Cordobes.
Cordobes can't break the clinch.
Cordobes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cordobes throws an elbow but it misses.

Smirnoff decides to pull guard.
Smirnoff is adopting a defensive guard.
Smirnoff has a closed guard, preventing Cordobes from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnoff is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vitaly Smirnoff wasn't active enough on the ground.

Smirnoff closes the distance and pushes Cordobes back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnoff with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Smirnoff manages to pull guard.

Smirnoff has his feet on Cordobes's thighs here. He's pushed Cordobes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cordobes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitaly Smirnoff!