PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Dunc (ranked 3878 p4p, 392 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 23439 p4p, 548 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Dunc
vs
Smith

176 cm
29
164 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

171 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Dunc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunc takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Smith gets a clinch.
Dunc tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dunc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Dunc is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Dunc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Kyle Dunc has been cut.
Dunc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.

Smith gets control of Dunc's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dunc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith wants to sweep here but Dunc controlling him for the moment.

Dunc 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Dunc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith postures up in Dunc's guard and throws a big left but Dunc blocks it.
Smith wanted to stand there but Dunc had control of the position.
Dunc tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Dunc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunc is keeping the position for now.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dunc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Dunc is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.

Dunc has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dunc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Dunc looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith tries to stand but Dunc is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Dunc!