PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between All Inn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Smith enters the cage!

Inn
vs
Smith

185 cm
37
196 lbs
23 - 21 - 1

181 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, All Inn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Inn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing that Inn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Inn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Inn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Inn seems to be looking for submissions.
Inn stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inn wants to advance to full mount but Smith doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Smith keeping full guard, as Inn tries to pass.
Inn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inn is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Inn preventing the sweep.
Inn passes into half guard.
Smith trying to hold on to Inn's head to control him but Inn postures up.
Inn tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Inn stops Smith from getting back to his feet.

Inn 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Inn 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. Inn eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Inn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inn works his way into side control.

Inn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Inn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Inn's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Inn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Inn is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Inn 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Inn working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Inn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Inn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

All Inn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Inn quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Inn.
Smith wants to control from the top but Inn keeps moving.

Inn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Inn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Inn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!

Inn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith tries to buck Inn off but Inn is having none of it.
Inn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Inn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Inn tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Inn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
All Inn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Inn lands a nice shot to the head.

Inn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Inn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.

Inn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith prevents any damage by holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Inn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Inn with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Inn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smith is now in Inn's guard. A big mistake from Inn there, giving up the dominant position!
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inn tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

All Inn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Inn enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Inn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Inn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith won't allow Inn to sweep him here.
Smith wants to control from the top but Inn keeps moving.
Inn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.

Inn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Inn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
Inn tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to stand but Inn is controlling his head.
Smith working away.
Inn tries to improve position but can't.
Smith wants to take a breather but Inn manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Smith.

Inn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.

Inn looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Inn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pushing down on Inn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Inn is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Inn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Inn tries to strike from the bottom.
Inn wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Inn working a defensive guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inn wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Inn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.

Inn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith wants to control from the top but Inn keeps moving.

Inn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Inn looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.

Inn pushes a forearm under Smith's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). All Inn!
All Inn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.