PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alan John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgannon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

John
vs
Smith

180 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morgannon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith looks for a takedown but John sprawls well.
Alan John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgannon Smith.
John keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith tries for a takedown but John sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
A quick step to the side and John tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in and drives through. John sprawls well.
John tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.

Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

John working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but John is tightening it up a little... Smith has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smith reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smith taps out! Nice BJJ there by John!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alan John!