PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Smiley (ranked 3468 p4p, 3082 weight class) and Mike Quackenbush (ranked 405 p4p, 366 weight class). Smiley comes to the cage accompanied by Machete . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smiley
vs
Quackenbush

178 cm
18
164
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
155
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Iraqi Steroids, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Smiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Quackenbush!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Quackenbush has closed the distance and engaged Smiley in a clinch.
Smiley wants a takedown.
Smiley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quackenbush gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Quackenbush is looking for a takedown.
Smiley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Quackenbush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Smiley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quackenbush gets underhooks to prevent Smiley's takedown attempt.
Smiley wants a takedown.

Smiley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Quackenbush is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smiley to the mat. Smiley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quackenbush preventing the sweep.

Quackenbush drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quackenbush jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Quackenbush drops back looking for a leg! Smiley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smiley manages to kick Quackenbush off! Quackenbush jumps back into Smiley's guard.

Quackenbush thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiley striking from the bottom.
Quackenbush passes into half guard.

Quackenbush is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smiley is just riding it out for now. Quackenbush eventually gives up the hold.

Quackenbush is trying to work for a kimura but Smiley is defending well.
Quackenbush seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Quackenbush is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smiley defends it well.

Quackenbush is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smiley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Quackenbush.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Quackenbush wants to work for an arm triangle but Smiley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smiley is concentrating on defense, preventing Quackenbush from advancing position.

Quackenbush seems to be working for a kimura but Smiley defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quackenbush is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Quackenbush is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Quackenbush is working for a kimura but Smiley is defending it quite comfortably.

Quackenbush is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Quackenbush is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Quackenbush is trying to work for a kimura but Smiley is defending well.
Smiley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smiley tries to get out of the position.

Quackenbush is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Quackenbush is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Quackenbush seems to be working for a kimura but Smiley defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Quackenbush wants to work for an arm triangle but Smiley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Quackenbush dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smiley keeps the fight on the outside.
Quackenbush tries to clinch there but Smiley circles away.
It looked like Smiley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Quackenbush.
Smiley takes a swing at Quackenbush's ribcage but misses.
Quackenbush tries to clinch but Smiley is having none of it.
Smiley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smiley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Quackenbush dives in and scores a takedown into Smiley's guard.

Quackenbush drops back looking for a leg! Smiley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smiley manages to kick Quackenbush off! Quackenbush jumps back into Smiley's guard.

Quackenbush drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smiley dives on top into guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiley throws a big right hand that misses.
Smiley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quackenbush on the ground.

Quackenbush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Quackenbush has his foot on Smiley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smiley works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quackenbush has his feet on Smiley's thighs here. He's pushed Smiley off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Smiley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Quackenbush!