PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ross Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bono Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clarke comes to the ring accompanied by Smack My Bitch Up. Bono Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Clarke
vs
Smith

183 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bono Smith!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith checks a low kick from Clarke.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith looks to land a combination but Clarke avoids it well.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Clarke throws a one two combo.

It looks like Bono Smith has been cut.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke.
Clarke throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the ropes.
Smith is looking to clinch but Clarke is avoiding it.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Clarke slips the punch.
Bono Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clarke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Clarke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clarke. Clarke obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Clarke there.

Clarke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Clarke has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Clarke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Clarke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Clarke lands with a big right hook that stumbles Smith - he's out on his feet here! Clarke follows up with another monster hook that separates Smith from consciousness! Smith falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Clarke stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ross Clarke!