PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between S B Marksman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CHARLIE SMITH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

B Marksman
vs
SMITH

190 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, S B Marksman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, CHARLIE SMITH!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SMITH throws a head kick but Marksman moves out of range.
CHARLIE SMITH seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SMITH misses with a jab, cross combination.
SMITH misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from SMITH.
SMITH tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marksman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marksman slips a jab and a cross from SMITH.
SMITH throws a leg kick that misses.

Marksman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in SMITH's guard.
Marksman slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Marksman is trying to work for a kimura but SMITH is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marksman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and SMITH defends it well.

Marksman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
SMITH trying to control from the bottom.

SMITH is defending against the submission attempts here by Marksman.
Marksman is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
SMITH is trying to get back to full guard.
SMITH lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
SMITH regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SMITH controls Marksman momentarily but Marksman frees himself.
SMITH looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marksman is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

SMITH working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marksman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marksman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
SMITH wants to hit a switch here but Marksman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for SMITH there!

SMITH defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marksman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SMITH regains half guard.

Marksman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and SMITH defends it well.
SMITH trying to control but Marksman postures up.

Marksman is trying to work for a kimura but SMITH is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SMITH strikes from the bottom but Marksman passes into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

S B Marksman dominated that round.
That's time! Marksman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

SMITH looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Marksman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marksman lands in his opponent's guard.
Marksman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SMITH not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marksman advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on SMITH's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
SMITH is breathing heavily.

Marksman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by SMITH, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SMITH tries to bench press Marksman off him but Marksman keeps the position.
SMITH sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Marksman is working for a kimura but SMITH is defending it quite comfortably.

Marksman is looking for a kimura but SMITH is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marksman to get the leverage.
SMITH manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
SMITH manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marksman manages to get himself to full guard.
SMITH slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marksman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but SMITH presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Marksman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marksman is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SMITH tries to control but Marksman wriggling away.
Marksman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marksman is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Marksman can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
SMITH working the ground and pound effectively.
SMITH tries to control but Marksman wriggling away.

Marksman is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. SMITH locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Marksman is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CHARLIE SMITH!