PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onterrio Smith (ranked 3254 p4p, 3261 weight class) and Abdul Raheem (ranked 416 p4p, 418 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Smith
vs
Raheem

189 cm
22
214
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
200
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

SpeeDee BBQ
MKFC

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onterrio Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abdul Raheem!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raheem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raheem wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Raheem has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.

Smith 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.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Raheem keeps moving.
Raheem wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith pushes down on Raheem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Raheem is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raheem avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raheem is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Raheem tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Raheem keeping hold of Smith's head, controlling as best he can.
Raheem has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canucks Combat Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Smith is working for a kimura but Raheem is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Raheem defends it well.
Smith is trying to control. Raheem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Raheem is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith prevents Raheem from improving his position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Raheem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raheem wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raheem wants to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Raheem defending well.

Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Raheem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raheem trying to control but Smith postures up.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Raheem defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith is trying to control. Raheem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raheem is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raheem can do anything to dispel that myth.
Raheem is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Raheem trying to control here.
Smith is keen to just control but Raheem is a slippery customer.
Raheem wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Raheem is looking to improve his position.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raheem defending well though.
Smith is keen to just control but Raheem is a slippery customer.

Smith is working for a kimura but Raheem is defending it quite comfortably.

Raheem is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raheem sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Onterrio Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Raheem throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Raheem does a little dance to reset his feet.

Smith drops Raheem with a left right combo! Smith follows him down to the ground into side control.

Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Raheem is defending well.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Raheem being controlled for a moment.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raheem can do to turn this around?
Raheem is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith staying calm.

Smith is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Raheem is trying to escape and Smith transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Raheem is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smith! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Onterrio Smith!
Onterrio Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.