PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cory Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith RunningRabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cory Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Smith
vs
RunningRabbit

195 cm
26
179 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

179 cm
27
195 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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Adam's NORTHERN WILD

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cory Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith RunningRabbit!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a leg kick but RunningRabbit sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Smith clinches.
RunningRabbit prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
RunningRabbit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
RunningRabbit blocks an uppercut.
RunningRabbit blocks an uppercut.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
RunningRabbit takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A short left from Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith gets through RunningRabbit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
RunningRabbit struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
RunningRabbit trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
RunningRabbit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith lands a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
RunningRabbit is not content to let Smith control the position.
RunningRabbit struggling a bit here.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
RunningRabbit tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
RunningRabbit can't do much from the bottom here.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, RunningRabbit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by RunningRabbit!
RunningRabbit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
RunningRabbit lands a couple of digs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
RunningRabbit trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
RunningRabbit throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
RunningRabbit trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith passes RunningRabbit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
RunningRabbit is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but RunningRabbit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
RunningRabbit is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can RunningRabbit avoid being mounted?
RunningRabbit won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
RunningRabbit wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
RunningRabbit is trying to reverse the position but instead Smith has taken his back - oops!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
RunningRabbit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith prevents RunningRabbit from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
RunningRabbit misses the shot to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
RunningRabbit misses with a wild combination.
RunningRabbit throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Keith RunningRabbit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
RunningRabbit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but RunningRabbit manages to avoid it.
RunningRabbit throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
RunningRabbit swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
RunningRabbit swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith feints and then cracks RunningRabbit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow RunningRabbit down.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but RunningRabbit is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
RunningRabbit tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing RunningRabbit back against the cage.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
RunningRabbit thows a body shot but no joy.
RunningRabbit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith tries to move into range but RunningRabbit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith avoids the body shot from RunningRabbit.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smith here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
RunningRabbit ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
RunningRabbit checks a low kick from Smith.
RunningRabbit misses with a wild body shot.
RunningRabbit fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith lands a high kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the body

and RunningRabbit counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by RunningRabbit.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
RunningRabbit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
RunningRabbit throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith keeping moving, preventing RunningRabbit from controlling successfully.
RunningRabbit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from RunningRabbit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
RunningRabbit trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RunningRabbit is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
RunningRabbit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
RunningRabbit passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith is looking for a sweep. RunningRabbit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RunningRabbit trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Keith RunningRabbit has got the better of the ground game so far.

Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but RunningRabbit pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
RunningRabbit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith RunningRabbit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped RunningRabbit's head back.
RunningRabbit moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
RunningRabbit thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from RunningRabbit. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith cracks the inside of RunningRabbit's front leg.

RunningRabbit tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
RunningRabbit is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
RunningRabbit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
RunningRabbit is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but RunningRabbit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
RunningRabbit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
RunningRabbit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
RunningRabbit with a flurry of punches that miss.
RunningRabbit wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
RunningRabbit throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now RunningRabbit is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
RunningRabbit throws a big right hand that misses.
RunningRabbit trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RunningRabbit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith is trying to keep RunningRabbit in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as RunningRabbit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
RunningRabbit tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
RunningRabbit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit throws a big elbow that misses.
RunningRabbit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
RunningRabbit postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
RunningRabbit is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
RunningRabbit landing with the ground and pound.
RunningRabbit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
RunningRabbit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. RunningRabbit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith RunningRabbit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think RunningRabbit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith RunningRabbit!
After the fight, Keith RunningRabbit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.