PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Smokers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chong Starbowsky Ii has chosen "SCIENCE OF THE TRIFE" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smokers
vs
Chong Starbowsky Ii

180 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
186 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Smokers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokers shoots in looking for a takedown but Chong Starbowsky Ii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smokers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Chong Starbowsky Ii gets a clinch.
Smokers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chong Starbowsky Ii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smokers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chong Starbowsky Ii prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Smokers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smokers is looking for a takedown.

Chong Starbowsky Ii manages to break the clinch.

Chong Starbowsky Ii decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chong Starbowsky Ii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Chong Starbowsky Ii is looking for a kimura here.
Smokers wants to sweep but Chong Starbowsky Ii has passed to side control!
Chong Starbowsky Ii lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chong Starbowsky Ii tries for a kimura but Smokers is defending well.

Chong Starbowsky Ii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smokers regains half guard.
Smokers wants to improve his position but Chong Starbowsky Ii is controlling well.
Chong Starbowsky Ii trying to control from half guard but Smokers is working away.
Chong Starbowsky Ii wants to stand up but Smokers is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chong Starbowsky Ii trying to control but Smokers is working from the bottom.
Smokers controls Chong Starbowsky Ii momentarily but Chong Starbowsky Ii frees himself.
Chong Starbowsky Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chong Starbowsky Ii 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.
Chong Starbowsky Ii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smokers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smokers has a closed guard, preventing Chong Starbowsky Ii from standing up.

Chong Starbowsky Ii drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smokers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smokers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smokers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is not content to let Smokers control the position.
Smokers is working Chong Starbowsky Ii over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smokers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chong Starbowsky Ii some visible discomfort.

Smokers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smokers in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smokers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smokers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smokers working the head with strikes.
Smokers scoring with punches from side control.
Smokers tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chong Starbowsky Ii's legs.
Smokers is breathing heavily.
Smokers creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chong Starbowsky Ii sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Smokers is trying to get an arm triangle but Chong Starbowsky Ii is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokers misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smokers lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Smokers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chong Starbowsky Ii leaves Smokers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chong Starbowsky Ii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Chong Starbowsky Ii clinches.
Chong Starbowsky Ii drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smokers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chong Starbowsky Ii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smokers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chong Starbowsky Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Smokers moves out of range easily.
Chong Starbowsky Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smokers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chong Starbowsky Ii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Smokers shoots in and bounces Chong Starbowsky Ii off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Smokers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong Starbowsky Ii trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Chong Starbowsky Ii wants to get back to his feet but Smokers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chong Starbowsky Ii being controlled here, momentarily.
Smokers working some strikes from top position.

Smokers drops back looking for a leg! Chong Starbowsky Ii is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chong Starbowsky Ii manages to kick Smokers off! Smokers jumps back into Chong Starbowsky Ii's guard.
Smokers working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chong Starbowsky Ii's head.
Chong Starbowsky Ii wants to stand and escape but Smokers is having none of it.
Smokers trying to control the position from guard on top but Chong Starbowsky Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob Smokers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Smokers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smokers throwing strikes from guard but Chong Starbowsky Ii blocks nicely.
Smokers throws a big elbow that misses.
Chong Starbowsky Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chong Starbowsky Ii wants to get back to his feet but Smokers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smokers is looking to work some ground and pound but Chong Starbowsky Ii has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokers prevents Chong Starbowsky Ii from getting back to his feet.
Smokers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chong Starbowsky Ii's head.
Smokers throwing strikes but missing.
Smokers trying to control but Chong Starbowsky Ii is working from the bottom.
Smokers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smokers prevents Chong Starbowsky Ii from getting back to his feet.
Smokers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chong Starbowsky Ii controlling Smokers's posture.
Smokers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chong Starbowsky Ii's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokers is looking to work some ground and pound but Chong Starbowsky Ii has wrist control.
Chong Starbowsky Ii looking to control.
Smokers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smokers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smokers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smokers trying to control the position from guard on top but Chong Starbowsky Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smokers postures up in Chong Starbowsky Ii's guard and throws a big left but Chong Starbowsky Ii blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smokers trying to control but Chong Starbowsky Ii is working from the bottom.
Smokers is fighting to break Chong Starbowsky Ii's control of his arms but Chong Starbowsky Ii is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Smokers dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smokers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smokers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Smokers swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chong Starbowsky Ii is now in Smokers's guard. A big mistake from Smokers there, giving up the dominant position!
Chong Starbowsky Ii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Smokers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chong Starbowsky Ii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chong Starbowsky Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Smokers is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chong Starbowsky Ii scoring with some ground and pound.
Chong Starbowsky Ii throwing strikes from guard but Smokers blocks nicely.
Chong Starbowsky Ii would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smokers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chong Starbowsky Ii's guard.
Smokers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smokers is working Chong Starbowsky Ii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong Starbowsky Ii working a defensive guard here.

Smokers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chong Starbowsky Ii looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chong Starbowsky Ii looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chong Starbowsky Ii!

Chong Starbowsky Ii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smokers, who protects the arm well.

Chong Starbowsky Ii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smokers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smokers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chong Starbowsky Ii connects with a nice short shot to Smokers's temple.
Chong Starbowsky Ii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chong Starbowsky Ii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smokers is trying to maintain the position but Chong Starbowsky Ii is very close to passing his half guard.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smokers tries to roll over but Chong Starbowsky Ii keeps him under control.
Chong Starbowsky Ii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokers is refusing to be controlled, as Chong Starbowsky Ii sits in half guard.
Chong Starbowsky Ii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smokers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chong Starbowsky Ii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chong Starbowsky Ii tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smokers.
Smokers is trying to maintain the position but Chong Starbowsky Ii is very close to passing his half guard.

Smokers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smokers wants to improve his position but Chong Starbowsky Ii is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Chong Starbowsky Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Smokers moves out of range easily.
Chong Starbowsky Ii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smokers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smokers fails to land the takedown.
Smokers shoots in but no luck this time.
Chong Starbowsky Ii moves in looking to clinch but Smokers pushes him off.
Chong Starbowsky Ii tries to clinch but Smokers moves out of range.

Smokers shoots in and bounces Chong Starbowsky Ii off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Smokers wants to control from the top but Chong Starbowsky Ii keeps moving.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Smokers wants to pass the guard but Chong Starbowsky Ii is keeping the position.
Smokers trying to control but Chong Starbowsky Ii is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smokers stops Chong Starbowsky Ii from standing up.
Chong Starbowsky Ii trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bob Smokers just wasn't active enough.
Chong Starbowsky Ii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smokers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chong Starbowsky Ii tries to clinch but Smokers moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smokers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chong Starbowsky Ii - the referee stops the clock and Smokers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chong Starbowsky Ii. Smokers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Chong Starbowsky Ii moves into the clinch successfully.

Chong Starbowsky Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chong Starbowsky Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chong Starbowsky Ii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smokers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chong Starbowsky Ii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smokers.

Chong Starbowsky Ii is defending against the submission attempts here by Smokers.
Smokers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smokers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Smokers seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokers is thwarting Chong Starbowsky Ii's attempts to control the position.
Smokers wants to pass the guard but Chong Starbowsky Ii is defending well.
Chong Starbowsky Ii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smokers.
Smokers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chong Starbowsky Ii regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smokers.
Chong Starbowsky Ii wants to stand up but Smokers is controlling him.
Smokers wants to control from the top but Chong Starbowsky Ii keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokers postures up.
Smokers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chong Starbowsky Ii wants to stand up but Smokers is controlling him.
Smokers wants to control from the top but Chong Starbowsky Ii keeps moving.
Smokers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chong Starbowsky Ii keeping moving, preventing Smokers from controlling successfully.
Chong Starbowsky Ii trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Smokers had his way with Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Smokers blocks a head kick by Chong Starbowsky Ii.
Smokers shoots for a takedown but Chong Starbowsky Ii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smokers shoots in and drives through. Chong Starbowsky Ii sprawls well.

Chong Starbowsky Ii closes the distance and clinches.
Chong Starbowsky Ii should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Smokers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Chong Starbowsky Ii is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Smokers can't fight it off and eventually Chong Starbowsky Ii manages to take the fight to the floor. Smokers looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Smokers has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chong Starbowsky Ii doesn't defend quickly enough and Smokers has managed to lock this one up! Can Chong Starbowsky Ii escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Smokers on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bob Smokers!
After winning the bout, Bob Smokers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.