PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Lameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 10 Years - All White. Lameson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. never die on the ground kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Smith
vs
Lameson

192 cm
26
259 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

199 cm
27
277 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges Lameson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith gets a clinch.

Smith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lameson is trying to keep an underhook but Smith manages to get the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Lameson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Lameson back against the cage.
Lameson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lameson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Lameson.
Lameson has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnny Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Lameson.

Smith is trying to trip Lameson. He has hold of a leg but Lameson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lameson keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Lameson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lameson manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Lameson's guard.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith advances to half guard.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Lameson defends the submission attempt.

Smith is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith prevents Lameson from standing back up.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lameson is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him

Smith has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lameson defend it? Smith steps over the head and cranks it - Lameson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Smith!
Johnny Smith tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.