PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kip Flenderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Hurt as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Austin Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Flenderson
vs
Smith

195 cm
20
216 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

194 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kip Flenderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flenderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Kip Flenderson has been cut.
A head kick by Flenderson misses
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Flenderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flenderson.
Flenderson misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith avoids the head kick by Flenderson.
Kip Flenderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flenderson's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flenderson wants to clinch.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flenderson misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Flenderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A lazy body kick from Flenderson
and Flenderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flenderson throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Flenderson throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.

Kip Flenderson's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to bum rush Flenderson with a series of wild strikes but Flenderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flenderson misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Flenderson was not able to check.
Smith throws a body punch but Flenderson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Flenderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flenderson.
Flenderson lands a body shot.
Flenderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Flenderson 's knee.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Flenderson tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
A head kick by Flenderson misses
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Flenderson shrugs it off.
Flenderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flenderson misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Flenderson backing up. Flenderson nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Flenderson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson misses with a hook.
Smith tests Flenderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Flenderson misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Flenderson throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Flenderson blocks a head kick by Smith.
Flenderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flenderson tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Flenderson loses concentration momentarily and Smith pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Flenderson crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Smith finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Austin Smith!