PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Smith will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Combs
vs
Smith

163 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfred Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith instigates a clinch.

Smith successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to control the position but Combs postures up.
Combs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Combs postures up.

Smith has an active guard here but Combs has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Combs 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.
Smith tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Combs has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Smith tries to hold on but Combs pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Combs really is a fat lump.

Combs has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Combs isn't that keen on the idea.
Combs won't let Smith get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Combs with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Combs raining down shots from the mount!

Smith tries to improve his position but Combs has taken his back! Combs has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Smith tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Combs pushes Smith away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alfred Combs!