PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yogi Dhamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yogi Dhamma has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dhamma
vs
Smith

179 cm
18
189 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yogi Dhamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dhamma shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith wants to stand but Dhamma is controlling the position.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith keeping full guard, as Dhamma tries to pass.
Dhamma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Dhamma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Dhamma working a defensive guard here.
Dhamma tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Smith gets to his feet - Dhamma follows without any prompting.
Hugo Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dhamma.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Dhamma's belly button to the back.
Dhamma blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith thuds his right hand into Dhamma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Dhamma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Dhamma's head but Dhamma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith lands a nice hook to Dhamma's body. Dhamma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Dhamma moved out of range.
Dhamma shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dhamma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dhamma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dhamma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
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!
Dhamma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a swing at Dhamma's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Dhamma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Dhamma moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Dhamma misses with a body kick.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith tries a low kick but Dhamma avoids it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Hugo Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dhamma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith throws a hook but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.

Dhamma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Dhamma has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Smith is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dhamma yanks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dhamma.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yogi Dhamma!