PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sarinnen (ranked 3240 p4p, 1487 weight class) and Charles Smith (ranked 242 p4p, 135 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.

Sarinnen
vs
Smith

188 cm
20
149
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
27
158
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

30th Century Beer Store

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samuel Sarinnen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarinnen goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Sarinnen jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sarinnen scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Sarinnen scores with a four punch combination!
Smith moves out of range as Sarinnen strikes.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been hearing reports that Sarinnen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sarinnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sarinnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sarinnen gets a takedown into half guard.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.

Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is trying to stand.

Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.

Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarinnen.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Sarinnen has control of the leg.
Sarinnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sarinnen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.

Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarinnen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.

Sarinnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sarinnen prevents Smith from standing back up.

Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.

Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.

Sarinnen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarinnen wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sarinnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Sarinnen is controlling him well.
Sarinnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sarinnen controlling the pace.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Sarinnen controlling the pace.
Sarinnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sarinnen is working hard here to advance position.
Smith pushes Sarinnen off looking to stand but Sarinnen dives back in and keeps control.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Sarinnen's back. He's all about the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sarinnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sarinnen wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.

Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.

Sarinnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Sarinnen eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Sarinnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarinnen.
Sarinnen prevents Smith from standing back up.
Smith wants to improve his position but Sarinnen is controlling well.
Sarinnen is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Sarinnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarinnen.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Sarinnen from advancing position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Sarinnen is controlling him

Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is looking to escape.
Sarinnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Sarinnen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smith is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Sarinnen!
Samuel Sarinnen is the new featherweight champion!
Samuel Sarinnen thanked the fans post fight for their support.