PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carrol Allison (ranked 25143 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Smashington (ranked 5764 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Allison
vs
Smashington

209 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

190 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carrol Allison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herb Smashington!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allison misses with a wild body shot.
Herb Smashington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smashington chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Smashington clinches with his opponent.
Smashington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Allison content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Allison misses with an elbow strike.
Smashington tries to stall but Allison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Smashington turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smashington manages to end up in side control.

Smashington has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Smashington darts in trying to clinch
and Allison finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Smashington forces Allison back against the cage and clinches.
Allison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smashington just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Allison breaks from the clinch.

Allison rushes Smashington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Smashington has hold of one of Allison's legs. Allison is fighting the takedown attempt but Smashington gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Allison manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Allison closes the distance and clinches.

Smashington has hold of one of Allison's legs. Allison is fighting the takedown attempt but Smashington gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Smashington tries to free his leg and advance position but Allison is retaining full guard.

Allison looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smashington is defending well. Allison quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smashington has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Allison celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carrol Allison!