PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Ctvrtlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osiris Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smalls's choice of entrance music: Biggie Smalls - Niggas Bleed. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ctvrtlik
vs
Smalls

189 cm
30
199 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

188 cm
24
192 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee**

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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Ctvrtlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osiris Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ctvrtlik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Smalls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smalls wants to control but Ctvrtlik is keeping busy.
Smalls is looking for a sweep. Ctvrtlik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ctvrtlik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ctvrtlik wants to control but Smalls is keeping him busy.
Ctvrtlik wants to advance to full mount but Smalls doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Smalls is trying to keep Ctvrtlik in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ctvrtlik is one step ahead there.
Ctvrtlik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Smalls is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smalls can't keep his opponent in guard - Ctvrtlik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ctvrtlik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smalls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls is looking for a sweep. Ctvrtlik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smalls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ctvrtlik is working away from the top position though.

Smalls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ctvrtlik pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ctvrtlik is looking to advance position but Smalls won't allow it.
Smalls is looking to improve his position.
Ctvrtlik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smalls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Smalls looking for submissions off his back.
Ctvrtlik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smalls's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smalls can't keep his opponent in guard - Ctvrtlik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ctvrtlik trying to control from half guard but Smalls is working away.
Smalls slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smalls keeping moving, preventing Ctvrtlik from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ctvrtlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ctvrtlik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ctvrtlik trying to control but Smalls is working from the bottom.

Smalls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ctvrtlik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Smalls is tightening it up a little... Ctvrtlik has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ctvrtlik reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ctvrtlik taps out! Nice BJJ there by Smalls!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Osiris Smalls!
Osiris Smalls made sure to mention his sponsor, Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee** in his post fight interview.