PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Smith (ranked 2789 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Just Fight And Win H (ranked 5481 p4p, 0 weight class). I Just Fight And Win H has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smith
vs
Just Fight And Win H

170 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, I Just Fight And Win H!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

And Win H gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. And Win H manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith lands an elbow.
And Win H is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith taking a breather here.
Smith tries to advance to mount but And Win H denies him.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And Win H is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for And Win H!
Smith controlling the pace for now.
And Win H is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And Win H in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
And Win H tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And Win H is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.

Smith working for a submission but And Win H is keeping him at bay.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
And Win H really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
And Win H looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Smith just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And Win H tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smith keeps control of the position easily here as And Win H tries to buck him off.
And Win H tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smith just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
And Win H is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And Win H tries to break free.
And Win H takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Smith. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Smith controls the action.
You can see the frustration on And Win H's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smith trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure And Win H doesn't escape.
Smith is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften And Win H up.
Smith trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure And Win H doesn't escape.
Smith loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can And Win H hold on?
Smith controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
And Win H takes a big shot to the side of the head.
I really don't envy And Win H right now.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith controls the action.
And Win H is in bad spot here.
And Win H is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Smith really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for And Win H.
Smith lands punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith controls the action.

Smith has got one arm under And Win H's chin. This could be trouble... And Win H trying to control the other hand but Smith gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, And Win H has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scott Smith!