PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Smultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sausage McMuffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smultz comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park- Bleed it out. McMuffin has chosen my chemical romance- Helena as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Smultz
vs
McMuffin

195 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
200 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

KnockOut
Phantom Fightwear

Mizuko

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 2 - 4 - 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sausage McMuffin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smultz avoids the head kick by McMuffin.

McMuffin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smultz's half guard.

Smultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMuffin pulls his head out easily.
Smultz is looking for a sweep. McMuffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMuffin pulls his head out easily.
Smultz is staying active underneath McMuffin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

McMuffin seems to be looking for submissions.

Smultz actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMuffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McMuffin is keen to just control but Smultz is a slippery customer.
Smultz tries to roll over but McMuffin keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smultz is not content to let McMuffin control the position.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMuffin pulls his head out easily.

Smultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McMuffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McMuffin passes to side control.
McMuffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smultz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McMuffin trying to control the position but Smultz is working away.
Smultz is looking to regain half guard here but McMuffin keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smultz looks to move to half guard but instead McMuffin has passed into mount! Damn!
McMuffin raining down hammerfists from mount.
McMuffin unloads with some shots from mount but Smultz bucks and avoids them well.
Smultz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McMuffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McMuffin is looking to take a break and control but Smultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Smultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McMuffin throwing shots but Smultz is blocking nicely.
McMuffin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from McMuffin.
McMuffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMuffin pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMuffin pulls his head out easily.
My spies in Cozad MMA Tokyo inform me that McMuffin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McMuffin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smultz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McMuffin wants to control but Smultz is keeping him busy.

Smultz looking for submissions off his back.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMuffin pulls his head out easily.
Smultz is breathing heavily.

McMuffin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McMuffin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McMuffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smultz keeps working.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMuffin pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Smultz looking for submissions off his back.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMuffin pulls his head out easily.
McMuffin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Smultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

McMuffin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smultz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McMuffin.
McMuffin is looking to take a break and control but Smultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McMuffin moves nicely into side control.
Smultz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McMuffin trying to control the action but Smultz is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sausage McMuffin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McMuffin misses with a double jab

and Smultz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smultz.

Smultz drops back looking for a leg! McMuffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McMuffin manages to kick Smultz off! Smultz jumps back into McMuffin's guard.
Smultz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smultz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McMuffin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMuffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Smultz is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMuffin is concentrating on defense, preventing Smultz from advancing position.
McMuffin is looking to improve his position.
McMuffin punching from the bottom.
McMuffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smultz is working away from the top position though.
McMuffin gets back to full guard.
McMuffin is trying to control the position but Smultz postures up.
Smultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Smultz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

McMuffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smultz is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

Smultz drops back looking for a leg! McMuffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McMuffin manages to kick Smultz off! Smultz jumps back into McMuffin's guard.

Smultz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smultz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McMuffin controlling the position.
Sausage McMuffin has got the better of the ground game so far.

Smultz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

McMuffin looking for a guillotine here but Smultz defends easily.

McMuffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

McMuffin has his foot on Smultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smultz works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smultz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Smultz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smultz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McMuffin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McMuffin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Smultz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McMuffin tries to strike from the bottom.

Smultz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smultz wants to pass the guard but McMuffin is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smultz works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McMuffin is looking to control Smultz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McMuffin avoid being mounted?
McMuffin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smultz looking to pass the guard.
McMuffin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McMuffin working a defensive guard here.
McMuffin trying to strike off his back.

Smultz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McMuffin pulls Smultz in to control the position.

Smultz drops back looking for a leg! McMuffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McMuffin manages to kick Smultz off! Smultz jumps back into McMuffin's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Smultz dominated that second round.
That's time! Smultz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McMuffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smultz moves away.
Smultz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

McMuffin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smultz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McMuffin trying to control the action but Smultz is working from the bottom.
Smultz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McMuffin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smultz is avoiding damage well.
McMuffin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smultz is looking to regain half guard here but McMuffin keeps moving and retains side control.
Smultz looks to move to half guard but instead McMuffin has passed into mount! Damn!
McMuffin tries to control but Smultz wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McMuffin has hold of Smultz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smultz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smultz is in all sorts of trouble here.
McMuffin throwing strikes here but Smultz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

McMuffin looking for a guillotine from mount but Smultz is having none of it.
McMuffin scores with a couple of good head shots there.

McMuffin has hold of Smultz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smultz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McMuffin prevents Smultz from getting the reversal.
McMuffin trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smultz avoids a series of strikes thrown by McMuffin.
McMuffin misses with a head shot.
Smultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McMuffin tries to control but Smultz wriggling away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smultz is trying desperately to improve position.
McMuffin unloads with some shots from mount but Smultz bucks and avoids them well.
McMuffin trying to control but Smultz is having none of it.
Smultz can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMuffin throwing strikes here but Smultz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

McMuffin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McMuffin throwing strikes here but Smultz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McMuffin looking to control but Smultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McMuffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMuffin controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McMuffin working for a submission but Smultz is keeping him at bay.
Smultz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McMuffin tries to control but Smultz wriggling away.
Smultz is looking to improve his position but McMuffin isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McMuffin is working for a guillotine from mount but Smultz frees his head quite easily.
Smultz is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sausage McMuffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMuffin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sausage McMuffin!
Sausage McMuffin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mizuko for their support in the buildup to the fight.