PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Johnson
vs
Smith

193 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.

Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
Johnson wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith moves to take his opponent's back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Johnson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Johnson tries to break free.

Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smith.
Johnson rolls, trying to escape but Smith keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smith's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Johnson breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith advances to half guard.

Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith not doing much here.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

Smith is trying for a kimura here. Johnson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Smith wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roland Smith!