PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is pride. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Smith
vs
Anderson

175 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mr Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Anderson.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the ropes and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the ropes.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.

Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Smith instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith with a hook.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson jumps guard but Smith stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the ropes.
Anderson being controlled against the ropes.
Anderson tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson fails to pull guard.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson looks gassed!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Smith! Anderson is backing up but he can't get away as Smith lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Anderson and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mr Smith!