PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devan Hennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devan Hennings is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Smith
vs
Hennings

178 cm
19
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Devan Hennings!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennings throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hennings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hennings is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.

Hennings is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hennings to get the leverage.
Hennings prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Hennings is very close to passing his half guard.
Hennings passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hennings with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has given up his back here. Will Hennings look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hennings's arms.
Hennings struggling to land strikes to the head as Smith covers up.
Hennings has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Smith right now.
Smith tries to roll but Hennings sticks to his back.

Hennings looking for the choke but no joy.

Hennings is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Smith with him. Smith is trying to defend but Hennings has an arm under the chin now! Smith grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devan Hennings!