PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 7128 p4p, 551 weight class) and Tom Billeray (ranked 5529 p4p, 499 weight class). Tom Billeray is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Smith
vs
Billeray

171 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Billeray!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Billeray fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Billeray persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Billeray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Billeray is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Billeray wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Billeray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Billeray trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billeray sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billeray wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billeray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Billeray stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Billeray connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Billeray is proving a slippery customer.
Billeray wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Billeray preventing the sweep.
Smith controls Billeray momentarily but Billeray frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two 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.
Billeray is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Billeray sneaks out the side door and pushes Smith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith wanted to stand there but Billeray had control of the position.

Billeray is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Billeray has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Billeray has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Smith doesn't defend quickly enough and Billeray has managed to lock this one up! Can Smith escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Billeray on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Billeray!