PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vick Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vick Armstrong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Armstrong
vs
Smith

181 cm
19
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Rivers Edge Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vick Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kendall Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Armstrong stuffs the takedown.

Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Armstrong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Armstrong controlling well, preventing Smith from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Armstrong controlling the positon.
Smith is really stuck here.
Smith is taking damage to the body and head.
Smith covers up after that shot from Armstrong.
I would not like to be Smith right now.
Smith tries to break free.

Smith fending off the submission attempt from Armstrong.

Armstrong looking for the choke from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Armstrong's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Armstrong trying to control the position.

Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Armstrong is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smith looks gassed!

Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Armstrong circles away.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith avoids the head kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Armstrong throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Armstrong.
Armstrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Armstrong.
Armstrong tries a head kick but it misses.
Armstrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Armstrong throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Vick Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Armstrong.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Armstrong.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Armstrong can pounce on him.
Armstrong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Armstrong.
Armstrong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vick Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Smith.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Armstrong misses with the combination.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Armstrong tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Armstrong pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
Armstrong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Armstrong is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four 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.
Armstrong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Armstrong stuffs the takedown.
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Armstrong sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Armstrong scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.

Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Armstrong tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Armstrong tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Armstrong trying to control the hands but Smith won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vick Armstrong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Armstrong stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Armstrong scores with a punch to the head.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Vick Armstrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Armstrong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Armstrong.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Armstrong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Armstrong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong throws a leg kick that misses.
Armstrong stuffs the takedown.
Vick Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Armstrong sprawls well.
Armstrong lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Armstrong as he avoids it easily.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Armstrong can pounce on him.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Armstrong is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Armstrong as he jumps to the side.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Vick Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Armstrong as he jumps to the side.
Armstrong throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Armstrong. That's going to slow Smith down.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armstrong on the side of the head.

Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Armstrong is controlling Smith's posture.
Smith pushing down on Armstrong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Armstrong is on top in guard.
Armstrong tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.

Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Armstrong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Armstrong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Armstrong lands a nice looking body kick.
Armstrong is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Armstrong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Smith feints and as Armstrong raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armstrong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Armstrong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Armstrong dives on top into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armstrong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Armstrong gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vick Armstrong dominated that second round.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Smith checks a leg kick.

Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Armstrong sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Armstrong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Armstrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armstrong is trying to stand.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Armstrong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong moves into full guard.
Armstrong is trying to hold Smith in close to prevent damage but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith prevents Armstrong from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!

Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Armstrong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Armstrong manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Armstrong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Armstrong.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Armstrong stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Armstrong tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Armstrong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Armstrong as Smith shoots in.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vick Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Smith.
Nice takedown defense from Armstrong. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Armstrong.
Armstrong is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Armstrong sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Smith checks a low kick from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Armstrong tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Armstrong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Smith stops Armstrong from getting back to his feet.

Smith is looking for a kimura but Armstrong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.

Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.
Smith passes to side control.
Armstrong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Armstrong, who protects the arm well.
Armstrong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vick Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Armstrong is trying to stand.

Armstrong kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kendall Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith looks for a takedown but Armstrong sprawls well.
Armstrong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vick Armstrong.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armstrong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vick Armstrong!