PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smith
vs
Tanner

189 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Tanner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Tanner is proving a slippery customer.
Tanner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith wants to sweep here but Tanner controlling him for the moment.
Tanner looking to pass the guard.
Tanner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tanneris looking to pass into half guard but Smith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smith is in guard.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is looking to stand up but Tanner won't let him.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tanner on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith misses with a takedown

and Tanner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Tanner tries to pass.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Tanner drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tanner as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Smith screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tanner! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tyler Tanner!