PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanla Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koki Smokey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Singh
vs
Smokey

225 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

172 cm
27
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tanla Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koki Smokey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smokey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Singh is trying to defend but Smokey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smokey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smokey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smokey trying to control from half guard but Singh is working away.
Smokey winds up and cracks Singh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh wants to get back to full guard.
Smokey slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Singh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smokey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Singh is just riding it out for now. Smokey eventually gives up the hold.
Smokey lands with a punch from half guard.
Smokey controlling the action here.

Smokey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smokey sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh is trying to control but can't.
Smokey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Singh is trying to get back to full guard.

Singh is defending against the submission attempts here by Smokey.
Smokey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Singh's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smokey.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smokey trying to control from Singh's half guard. Singh has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Singh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smokey puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smokey not doing much here.
Smokey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smokey looks to land a strike but Singh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smokey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Singh looking to control.
Smokey's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokey throws a big right hand that misses.
Smokey looking to sit in guard and control but Singh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smokey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tanla Singh just wasn't active enough.

Smokey gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koki Smokey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smokey tries for a takedown but Singh circles away easily
and Singh counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smokey dives in and grabs Singh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Singh pushes down on Smokey's head and hops out.

Singh gets caught flat footed, as Smokey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Singh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smokey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smokey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smokey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smokey preventing the sweep.
Smokey trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Smokey wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Smokey scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokey is pushing down on Singh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Singh is fighting to maintain full guard but Smokey has managed to sneak the leg through.

Smokey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smokey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smokey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smokey lands with a punch from half guard.
Smokey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smokey winds up and cracks Singh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokey uses his free foot to push down on Singh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Singh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smokey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smokey cracks Singh with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koki Smokey!