PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen 8 Mile as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Manning
vs
Smith

173 cm
24
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Manning gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Manning wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith pushing down on Manning's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manning tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Manning is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manning is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Manning tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning trying to get back to full guard but Smith takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Manning has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Manning is rocked!
Smith has good solid back control here.
Oh Manning is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Smith has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Manning is in real trouble here. Smith gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Manning is tapping out! Smith wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.