PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Double Rainbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jacob Smith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Rainbow
vs
Smith

175 cm
23
145 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

170 cm
22
158 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Double Rainbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rainbow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rainbow pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Rainbow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.

Rainbow wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Rainbow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rainbow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.

Rainbow looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rainbow looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Rainbow working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.

Rainbow wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rainbow.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Rainbow working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rainbow is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Smith to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smith shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Rainbow is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.

Rainbow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Rainbow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rainbow has Smith in his guard.
Rainbow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith prevents Rainbow from getting back to his feet.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rainbow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rainbow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith prevents Rainbow from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Rainbow's brow.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rainbow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.

Smith looking for a guillotine here but Rainbow defends easily.

Rainbow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rainbow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rainbow drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rainbow as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Smith screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rainbow! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Double Rainbow!
Double Rainbow thanked the fans post fight for their support.