PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rangi Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassio Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Smith
vs
Bruno

180 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rangi Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cassio Bruno!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith throws a series of punches but Bruno avoids them all with ease.
Bruno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bruno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Bruno looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Bruno throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Bruno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bruno is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.

Smith lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bruno sprawling to the canvas. Smith follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bruno hang on?

It looks like Cassio Bruno has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bruno is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bruno tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith is pressing down on Bruno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bruno is holding on for now.
Bruno tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith throwing shots but Bruno is blocking nicely.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith wants to control but Bruno is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Oooh a lovely combination from Smith sends Bruno down but not out. Smith dives into side control looking to finish.

Bruno is rocked!
Smith cracks Bruno with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Smith immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bruno is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rangi Smith!