PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bach Sully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Sully
vs
Smiths

190 cm
29
255 lbs
8 - 14 - 0

190 cm
25
270 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bach Sully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Smiths!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiths wants to clinch up but Sully keeps it at a distance.

Smiths changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sully looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smiths wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sully, who protects the arm well.
Sully is looking for a sweep.
Smiths in the domination position with Sully hanging on.
Sully tries to improve position but can't.
Sully knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smiths on the ground.

Smiths tries for a kimura but Sully is defending well.

Smiths looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sully is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Smiths tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smiths trying to control the action but Sully is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smiths is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sully is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sully is looking to reverse the position.
Sully is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Main Event Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Smiths tries for a kimura but Sully is defending well.
Smiths working the ground and pound.

Smiths is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sully has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smiths advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sully is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smiths lands a big shot there that rocks Sully but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiths lands a big shot there that rocks Sully but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smiths postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Sully is out cold - huge knockout for Smiths!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Smiths!
John Smiths seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.