PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gino Killans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daryl Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Killans
vs
Smith

180 cm
25
269 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gino Killans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daryl Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Killans rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Killans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Daryl Smith has been cut.
Killans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Killans.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Killans tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Killans is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Killans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Smith.

Killans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Killans pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Killans throws a knee to the head but misses.

Killans gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Smith has his hands on Killans's head, controlling the position.
Killans throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killans won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Killans is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith seems keen to control Killans's posture.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith is controlling Killans's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.

Killans wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith thows a huge punch but Killans dodges it nicely.
Killans is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is thwarting Killans's attempts to control the position.
Smith controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Smith stands up from mount. Strange move.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Daryl Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith jabs Killans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Killans is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killans goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Killans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killans tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Killans wants a takedown.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Killans's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Killans backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith taking a breather.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a body shot.
A short left from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daryl Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daryl Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.

Killans has taken the fight to the clinch.

Killans breaks the clinch.

Killans clinches.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daryl Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Killans tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Killans drops back down to his feet.
Killans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.

Killans is rocked!
Smith working aggressively here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Killans backwards.
Oh Killans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands a big right hand! Killans is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daryl Smith!
Daryl 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.