PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bong Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Smith
vs
Rush

190 cm
20
171 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bong Rush!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.

Rush scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith tries to buck Rush off but Rush is having none of it.

Rush decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
Rush throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Rush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rush throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Rush backing up. Rush nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.

Rush is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Rush keeps him under control.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Rush in his half guard.
Rush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Rush trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
It looks like Rush is going to stand back up.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rush looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Rush looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Smith has an active guard here but Rush has managed to pass into half guard.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.

Smith is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rush is tapping! Great win for Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Smith!