PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Burt Smokebandit (ranked 4732 p4p, 465 weight class) and Bore Ragnarok (ranked 4765 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smokebandit
vs
Ragnarok

180 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Burt Smokebandit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bore Ragnarok!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Ragnarok.
Ragnarok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Ragnarok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ragnarok misses with a two punch combination.
Ragnarok scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Burt Smokebandit has been cut.

Ragnarok gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Smokebandit controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smokebandit cracks Ragnarok with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smokebandit controls the pace.
Ragnarok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ragnarok looking for a sweep. Not yet Ragnarok, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smokebandit controls the pace.
Ragnarok working a defensive guard here.
Ragnarok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smokebandit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ragnarok is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smokebandit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smokebandit forces his way into half guard.
Smokebandit slips a nice elbow through Ragnarok's hands, connecting with Ragnarok's forehead.
Smokebandit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarok is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smokebandit cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smokebandit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ragnarok is trying to stand.
A nice elbow there by Smokebandit.

Ragnarok is rocked!
Smokebandit lands a couple of good shots and Ragnarok has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ragnarok is still in real trouble! Can Smokebandit finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarok is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Smokebandit.
Smokebandit lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Smokebandit has Ragnarok flattened out and is raining down punches.

Smokebandit has his arm under Ragnarok's chin here. Game over son! Smokebandit squeezes tightly and Ragnarok is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Burt Smokebandit!