PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alun Rhys Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Smirnov (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.

Rhys Jones
vs
Smirnov

195 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
26
214 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Alun Rhys Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a combination
and Smirnov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Smirnov counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Smirnov catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Smirnov counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones is breathing heavily.

Smirnov gets a takedown into half guard.
Smirnov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smirnov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Jones has left one of his arms exposed and Smirnov doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Jones screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Smirnov!