PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 10 Years - All White. George Washington will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Smith
vs
Washington

192 cm
31
259 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

198 cm
25
265 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Washington !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.

Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Washington sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

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

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Washington defends it well.
Smith is pressing down on Washington 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Washington is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is thwarting Washington 's attempts to control the position.

Smith is working for a kimura but Washington is defending it quite comfortably.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washington has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Smith. Oh but Washington has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Smith goes limp - he's gone! Washington jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Washington !
George Washington really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Valhalla Fight Wear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.