PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Smultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Nuggets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smultz comes into the arena with Linkin Park- Bleed it out blaring out of the sound system. MC Nuggets has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jon Smultz's chin.

Smultz
vs
Nuggets

195 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

193 cm
25
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

KnockOut
Phantom Fightwear

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Smultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, MC Nuggets!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuggets digs a good hook to Smultz's body.
Smultz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Jon Smultz has been cut.
Nuggets dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Nuggets moves into the clinch successfully.

Smultz breaks the clinch.
Smultz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nuggets connects with a right hand. Smultz shakes it off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Smultz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Nuggets is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smultz's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Smultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuggets not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Smultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuggets thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smultz's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuggets seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nuggets takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smultz is staying active underneath Nuggets, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nuggets sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smultz defending well though.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuggets pulls his head out easily.
Nuggets keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nuggets throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Nuggets is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smultz defends it well.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuggets pulls his head out easily.
Nuggets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nuggets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Smultz looking for submissions off his back.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuggets pulls his head out easily.
Smultz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smultz actively working from the bottom here.
Smultz wants to improve his position but Nuggets is controlling well.
Nuggets drops an elbow to the side of Smultz's head.

Smultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smultz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nuggets.

Smultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smultz is breathing heavily.

Nuggets wants to work for an arm triangle but Smultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nuggets throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nuggets throwing shots but Smultz is blocking nicely.
Nuggets thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smultz's head.
Nuggets sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smultz defending well though.
Nuggets throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuggets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nuggets sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smultz defending well though.

Smultz looking for submissions off his back.
Nuggets wants to control but Smultz is keeping him busy.
Nuggets throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nuggets throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nuggets thows a huge punch but Smultz dodges it nicely.

Nuggets stands up out of the half guard.
Nuggets throws a nice looking combination but Smultz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smultz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nuggets with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Nuggets clinches up with Smultz and pushes him back against the cage.

Smultz manages to break the clinch.
Nuggets connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smultz momentarily.
Nuggets scores with a body shot.
We've been informed that Nuggets has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuggets thuds a left hand into Smultz's body.
Nuggets throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Jon Smultz's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuggets throws a nice looking combination but Smultz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smultz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nuggets sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Nuggets misses.
Smultz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smultz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MC Nuggets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuggets cracks Smultz with an open hand slap.
Nuggets misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smultz tries to counter with a takedown but Nuggets is quick to defend against it.
Nuggets feints a jab promting Smultz to slip. Nuggets then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smultz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smultz takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Nuggets gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Nuggets dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Smultz's cut.
That's time! Smultz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nuggets gets a clinch.

Nuggets pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nuggets connects with a body shot that sends Smultz's belly button to the back.
Nuggets throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Smultz counters with a shoot takedown. Nuggets fights it but they end up in guard.
Nuggets is trying to control the position but Smultz postures up.
Nuggets looking for a sweep. Not yet Nuggets, not yet.

Smultz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nuggets dives on top into guard.

Smultz has his foot on Nuggets's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuggets works his way back into a safe position though.
Nuggets engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smultz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Nuggets stands and steps away. Smultz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nuggets paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nuggets drops Smultz with a left and a right! Oh, Smultz is hurt - Nuggets dives into side control looking to finish!

Smultz is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuggets in side control, throwing shots but Smultz defends.
Oh Smultz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smultz gets back to half guard.
Smultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nuggets looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Smultz actively working from the bottom here.
Nuggets sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smultz defending well though.
Nuggets scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smultz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nuggets.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuggets pulls his head out easily.
Smultz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Nuggets stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smultz to get to his feet.
Smultz seems to have got his legs back now.
Jon Smultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Nuggets cracks Smultz with an uppercut from hell and Smultz crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Nuggets's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Jon Smultz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
MC Nuggets has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smultz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Nuggets is posturing up here but Smultz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nuggets tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nuggets has to tap! Slick submission there by Smultz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Smultz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jon Smultz made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.