PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliazir Frezminko (ranked 23934 p4p, 25386 weight class) and Chris Smoove (ranked 647 p4p, 656 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Frezminko
vs
Smoove

190 cm
26
202
0 - 7 - 0

193 cm
25
205
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eliazir Frezminko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Smoove!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frezminko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smoove defends it nicely.
Frezminko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frezminko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smoove circles away.
Smoove defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frezminko.
Smoove throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliazir Frezminko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frezminko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smoove misses with a takedown attempt - Frezminko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Smoove gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smoove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smoove misses with a few strikes there.
Smoove misses with a two punch combination.
Frezminko fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frezminko moves out of range of the body kick from Smoove.
Smoove cracks Frezminko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Frezminko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smoove to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Frezminko controls Smoove momentarily but Smoove frees himself.

Frezminko has his foot on Smoove's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smoove works his way back into a safe position though.
Smoove wants to pass the guard but Frezminko is keeping the position.
Smoove 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smoove decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smoove throws a lazy body kick
and Frezminko counters with a straight right hand.
Smoove misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Smoove misses its intended target.
Frezminko tries to counter with a takedown but Smoove is quick to defend against it.

Smoove has taken the fight to the clinch.

Smoove manages to break the clinch.
Smoove goes for a double leg but Frezminko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frezminko continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frezminko tries to close the distance and clinch but Smoove swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frezminko fails to land the takedown.
Smoove swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frezminko looks to land a combination. Smoove sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Frezminko looks to score with a jab to the body but Smoove is just out of range.
Frezminko tries to clinch there but Smoove circles away.
Smoove leaves Frezminko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frezminko is breathing heavily.

Smoove closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smoove lands in his opponent's guard.
Smoove throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoove's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Smoove stands up from Frezminko's guard - Smoove perhaps looking for a knockout.

Smoove closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Smoove.
Smoove tries to throw a body punch but Frezminko avoids it by throwing Smoove back against the cage.

Smoove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Smoove clinches up against the cage.

Smoove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoove lands the left hand.
Frezminko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frezminko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smoove gets a clinch.

Smoove breaks from the clinch.
Smoove throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smoove throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frezminko on the side of the head.

Frezminko is rocked!

Smoove moves into the clinch.
Oh Frezminko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frezminko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Smoove breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Smoove as Frezminko shoots in.
Smoove wants to slow Frezminko down by chopping away at his legs.
Smoove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frezminko moves out of range of the body kick.
Smoove tries to land a front kick but Frezminko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frezminko drops his hands momentarily and Smoove needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Frezminko just on the top of the head. Frezminko drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Frezminko - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris Smoove!