PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Smith (ranked 3015 p4p, 2619 weight class) and Kamaru Usman Jr (ranked 392 p4p, 357 weight class). Matt Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Smith
vs
Usman Jr

180 cm
25
175
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
175
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kamaru Usman Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usman Jr slips a jab from Smith.

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Usman Jr is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Usman Jr tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matt Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that Usman Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Usman Jr also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Usman Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Smith tries to escape but Usman Jr is in control.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Usman Jr on the ground.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet here but Usman Jr is keeping cool and he's managed to take Smith's back.
Usman Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman Jr lands punches and elbows.
Usman Jr is punishing Smith with strikes - can he finish him?!
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Usman Jr. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith staying busy and making it hard for Usman Jr to control.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Usman Jr is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Usman Jr has managed to slip his arm under Smith's chin. This could be all over... yep, Smith is tapping out! Submission win for Usman Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamaru Usman Jr!
Kamaru Usman Jr got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'