PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Irus Golonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Golonka
vs
Smith

194 cm
25
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Irus Golonka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Golonka circles away.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Golonka fails with a takedown attempt.
Golonka shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Golonka misses with a body kick.
Golonka misses with a body kick.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Golonka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irus Golonka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Golonka moves away and avoids it.
Golonka shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Golonka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Golonka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Golonka is defended easily by Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golonka shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golonka.
Golonka misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Golonka moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Golonka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Golonka moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Golonka shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Golonka has a takedown stuffed.

Golonka scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Golonka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Golonka trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golonka passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Golonka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Golonka wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Golonka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Golonka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Golonka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Golonka eventually gives up the hold.
Golonka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Golonka controlling his opponent.

Golonka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smith!

Golonka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Golonka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Golonka has his feet on Smith's thighs here. He's pushed Smith 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! Smith screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Irus Golonka!
Irus Golonka retains his middleweight title!
Irus Golonka thanked the fans post fight for their support.