PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Number Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Smith
vs
Four

190 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

175 cm
24
161 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Number Four!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Four throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Four is in Smith's guard.
Smith looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Four is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Four is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Four is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Four connects with a couple of short punches.
Four is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Four connects with a couple of short punches.
Four slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Four wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four connects with a couple of short punches.
Four is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Four has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Four lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Four's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Four stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Four moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Four closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Four lands in his opponent's guard.

Smith is rocked!
Four postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Four pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Four is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Smith is hurt! He's hurt bad - Four fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Smith from any more punishment! Congratulations to Four! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Number Four!