PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khinso Oliveira (ranked 4500 p4p, 4459 weight class) and Kirby Smart (ranked 404 p4p, 402 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Oliveira
vs
Smart

175 cm
24
147
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khinso Oliveira !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirby Smart!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Smart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smart takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khinso Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira scores with a jab. Smart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheers as Oliveira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smart doesn't seem phased though.
Oliveira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smart doesn't seem bothered though.

Smart shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oliveira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Oliveira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smart on the ground.
Smart stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira .
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smart slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Smart stands and steps away. Oliveira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Khinso Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smart tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliveira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oliveira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Oliveira drops Smart with a nice combination! Oliveira dives into Smart's guard, looking to finish!

Smart is rocked!
Oliveira wants to get up but he can't break Smart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smart is still in real trouble! Can Oliveira finish him?
Oliveira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smart seems to have recovered his senses.
Oliveira trying to control but Smart is working from the bottom.

Smart looking for a triangle here. Oliveira is fighting it but it looks tight! Smart pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Oliveira is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kirby Smart!