PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Buchanan (ranked 4099 p4p, 412 weight class) and Baker Smith (ranked 5019 p4p, 470 weight class). Baker Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Buchanan
vs
Smith

167 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Buchanan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Baker Smith!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buchanan takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith with a poor takedown

and Buchanan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Buchanan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Buchanan distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Buchanan lands a couple of digs.
Smith looking to control.
Smith is looking to stand up but Buchanan isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing good reports from Buchanan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Buchanan lands a couple of elbows.
Buchanan landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buchanan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buchanan lands a couple of elbows.
Buchanan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.

Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buchanan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Smith's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Buchanan!
In his post fight interview, Chris Buchanan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.