PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aj Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riviere Hinds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riviere Hinds has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aj Smith's chin.

Smith
vs
Hinds

188 cm
25
145 lbs
7 - 11 - 1

165 cm
21
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aj Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riviere Hinds!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinds tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Hinds throws a shot to the body.
Hinds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hinds swivels and escapes.
Riviere Hinds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hinds just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Hinds takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Hinds swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Hinds throws an off balance right hand

and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hinds!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith thowing shots but they're missing.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hinds is working to get back to half guard.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinds tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hinds is looking to get to half guard.
Hinds avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smith.
Hinds sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hinds trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hinds wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hinds with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Hinds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hinds can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Hinds defends it.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hinds wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Hinds is working away.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith prevents Hinds from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hinds 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 looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish 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.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Hinds wants to control but Smith is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Smith throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hinds has his hands clasped together but Smith breaks the hold and Hinds is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aj Smith!