PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Builder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BATT SMITH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SMITH has chosen Killing In The Name as his entrance music. BATT SMITH is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Builder
vs
SMITH

200 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

199 cm
22
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Builder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, BATT SMITH!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SMITH shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Builder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Builder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

SMITH working for a triangle but Builder defends it easily.
SMITH trying to keep a closed guard but Builder is proving a slippery customer.

SMITH looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
SMITH wants to sweep here but Builder controlling him for the moment.

SMITH is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Builder is stalling in the full guard.

SMITH looking for a guillotine here but Builder defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

SMITH is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
SMITH looks gassed!
Builder stands up over SMITH, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

SMITH had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Builder is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. SMITH Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Builder's back instead.
Builder covering up well and avoiding damage.
Builder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for SMITH on the ground.
Builder trying to control the hands but SMITH breaks the grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SMITH is trying to control but Builder is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

SMITH looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
SMITH avoids the attempt from Builder to control.
Builder tries to reverse the position but SMITH maintains control.
Builder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Builder tries to get out of the position.
Builder gets back to half guard.
Builder misses with some strikes from the bottom.

SMITH wants to work for an arm triangle but Builder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Builder is pressing down on SMITH's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Builder trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Builder working a defensive guard here.

Builder is looking for a triangle but SMITH pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builder wants to sweep but no luck.
Builder looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
SMITH misses with a takedown attempt

and Builder counters with a takedown into side control.
SMITH stops Builder from passing to mount.
SMITH sneaks back into half guard.

SMITH looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
SMITH is trying to control but can't.

SMITH looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SMITH is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Builder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Builder's back!
SMITH struggling to land strikes to the head as Builder covers up.
Well, with SMITH on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Builder is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
SMITH lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Builder hold on?!

SMITH is cranking Builder's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Builder! He's tightened the choke and Builder is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BATT SMITH!