PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Ickey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ickey has chosen BONKERS as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Phil Ickey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paavo Smith's chin.

Smith
vs
Ickey

180 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
165 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paavo Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Ickey!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ickey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ickey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ickey trying to control but Smith postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ickey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ickey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ickey defends it well.
Smith 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.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ickey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ickey wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ickey is looking to escape.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Ickey defends the submission attempt.
Ickey is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ickey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Ickey defends the submission attempt.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ickey is trying to control but can't.

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ickey is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Ickey is looking to escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ickey tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Ickey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ickey's guard.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ickey's guard.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith stops Ickey from getting back to his feet.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Ickey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith is trying for a kimura here. Ickey looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Smith wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paavo Smith!