PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wes Ekwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekwall comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park--One Step Closer. Smithy has chosen Diabolic- Soldier's Logic as his entrance music. Wes Ekwall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Timmy Smithy's chin.

Ekwall
vs
Smithy

170 cm
33
145 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

157 cm
33
147 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wes Ekwall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Smithy!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekwall takes one to the side of the head.
Smithy's corner calls for a 1-2. Smithy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekwall cracks a nice hook into Smithy's ribs.
Smithy misses the shot to the body.
Smithy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smithy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smithy scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smithy. Ekwall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smithy misses with a body shot.
Smithy lands a nice looking body shot.
Smithy connects with a solid leg kick.
Smithy slips a straight right by Ekwall.
Smithy throws a hook to the side of Ekwall's head but Ekwall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekwall fails with a takedown attempt.

Smithy clinches up with Ekwall and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekwall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smithy prevents it.
Smithy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smithy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smithy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekwall tries for a takedown but Smithy manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Ekwall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekwall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smithy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ekwall jumps guard but Smithy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smithy with a knee to the head.
Smithy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ekwall can't get the takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smithy obliges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smithy as Ekwall tries to tie him up.
Ekwall can't get the takedown.
Smithy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekwall backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smithy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekwalls head.

Ekwall is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekwall tries to break free but Smithy pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Smithy.
A short right from Smithy.
Oh Ekwall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smithy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smithy.
Smithy lands a body shot.
Smithy lands a knee to the body.
Ekwall is breathing heavily.
Smithy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekwall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smithy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smithy scores with a hook to the body.
Smithy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ekwall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smithy lands an elbow that stopped Ekwall in his tracks for a moment.
Smithy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Smithy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Smithy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ekwall lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smithy lands a shoulder strike.
Smithy lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smithy.
Smithy lands a shot to the body.
Smithy crunches a lovely knee into Ekwall's ribcage.
A shot in the inside from Smithy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smithy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smithy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smithy digs a right hand into Ekwall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ekwall's gas tank.
Smithy lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Smithy.
A shot in the inside from Smithy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smithy lands with a right to the head.
Ekwall is trying to force a seperation but Smithy has the dominant position.
Smithy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smithy throws a big uppercut that drops Ekwall! More strikes from Smithy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ekwall lies dazed against the cage as Smithy celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timmy Smithy!
An out of breath Timmy Smithy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.