PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Ohland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smiths
vs
Ohland

190 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

207 cm
23
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Smiths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Ohland!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smiths is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ohland's half guard.
Smiths missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Ohland is defending against the submission attempts here by Smiths.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smiths is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ohland has one foot on Smiths's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ohland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smiths manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Ohland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smiths!
Smiths tries to reverse the position but Ohland maintains control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiths in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

It looks like John Smiths has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiths tries to hold on but Ohland postures up.
Ohland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ohland avoids the attempt from Smiths to control.
Smiths manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Smiths actively working from the bottom here.
Smiths trying to control here.
Smiths is refusing to be controlled, as Ohland sits in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smiths is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohland slips a nice elbow through Smiths's hands, connecting with Smiths's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohland trying to control from half guard but Smiths is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like Ohland is going to stand back up.
Smiths trying to control from the bottom.
Smiths could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ohland passes to side control.
Smiths gets back to half guard.
Ohland wants to pass the guard but Smiths is defending well.
Ohland looks gassed!
Smiths is pressing down on Ohland's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiths wants to sweep but no luck.
Smiths has his hands on Ohland's head, controlling the position.

Smiths is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smiths managing to control the position.
Ohland postures up.

Smiths working for a triangle but Ohland defends it easily.
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!
Ohland stands and throws Smiths's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smiths throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Good shot there by Ohland.

Ohland shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smiths is trying to defend but Ohland finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ohland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smiths. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Smiths actively working from the bottom here.

Smiths looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ohland working the head and body with strikes.

Smiths is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ohland pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Smiths will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Smiths's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ohland decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Smiths actively working from the bottom here.
Smiths trying to hold on to Ohland's head to control him but Ohland postures up.

Smiths looking for submissions off his back.
Ohland seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Smiths makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ohland throws a low kick but Smiths avoids it.
Ohland throws a hook but Smiths avoids it easily.
Ohland wants to clinch up but Smiths keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohland looks to clinch

and Smiths counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ohland!

Smiths working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Ohland turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Smiths off and cradles Ohland's limp body as Smiths celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). John Smiths!