PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Smoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jakobz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakobz has chosen RSP feat. Thomax - Nordaførr as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Smoot
vs
Jakobz

175 cm
23
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
24
176 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Smoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Jakobz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoot throws a series of punches but Jakobz moves out of range.
Jakobz misses the shot to the body.
Smoot tries to clinch there but Jakobz circles away.
Jakobz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jakobz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Fred Smoot has been cut.
Smoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakobz.
Jakobz moves out of range of the strikes.
Smoot shoots for a takedown but Jakobz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jakobz misses with an uppercut. Smoot saw that one coming.
Jakobz cracks Smoot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jay Jakobz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakobz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jakobz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smoot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakobz misses the body punch
and Smoot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smoot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jakobz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smoot somewhat.
Jakobz scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jakobz leaves Smoot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Smoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Smoot catches Jakobz right on the button with a cross.
Jakobz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smoot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jakobz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jakobz defending well as Smoot loads up on a big left hand.
Smoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jakobz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jakobz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jakobz waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Smoot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jakobz.
Smoot lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smoot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jakobz.
Jakobz takes a swing at Smoot's ribcage but misses.
Jakobz scores with a one two! Smoot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoot misses with a few strikes there.
Smoot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jakobz finds it's way round the side to connect with Smoot's head.
The fighters circling - Jakobz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Jakobz misses.
Jakobz looks gassed!
Jakobz throws a jab but it's blocked by Smoot.
Smoot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jakobz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Jakobz.
Smoot misses with an uppercut. Jakobz saw that one coming.
Jakobz misses with a body punch
and Smoot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smoot wants to clinch.
Jakobz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smoot lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakobz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jakobz misses with a straight left.
Smoot misses with a series of wild punches.
Smoot throws a series of punches but Jakobz avoids them all with ease.
Smoot wants to clinch.
Jakobz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoot.
Jakobz misses with a double jab
and Smoot counters with a good low kick that Jakobz was not able to check.
Nice defenses there by Smoot.
Jakobz misses the body punch

so Smoot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smoot passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoot wants to take a breather but Jakobz is having none of it.
Jakobz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smoot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smoot wants to free his trapped foot but Jakobz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smoot is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jakobz has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jay Jakobz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fred Smoot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smoot scores with a head kick.
Smoot slips under a jab from Jakobz.
Jay Jakobz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smoot slips under a jab.
Smoot thuds his right hand into Jakobz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jakobz misses with a two punch combination.
Jakobz misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Jakobz misses

and Smoot counters with a head kick that drops Jakobz!

Jakobz is rocked!
Smoot wants to control from the top but Jakobz keeps moving.
Jakobz is still in real trouble! Can Smoot finish him?

Smoot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jakobz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jakobz has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jakobz trying to control the position from guard on top but Smoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jakobz seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakobz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Smoot looking for a guillotine here but Jakobz defends easily.
Jakobz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Smoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jakobz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jay Jakobz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smoot lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smoot, right into the meat.
Smoot slips under a jab from Jakobz.
Jakobz scores with a punch to the head.
Jakobz falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Smoot to counter with a crisp jab.
Smoot misses with a straight right.
Fred Smoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smoot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jakobz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smoot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jakobz avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jakobz's calf.
Smoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jakobz.
Jakobz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Jakobz circles away.
Smoot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jakobz throws a nice looking combination but Smoot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jakobz misses with a body shot.
Jakobz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smoot tries to clinch up but Jakobz circles away and keeps his distance.
Jakobz misses with a series of wild punches.
Smoot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jakobz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smoot somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smoot misses with a body kick.
Smoot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jakobz looks to throw the jab but Smoot is out of range.

Smoot clinches.
Jakobz working hard to break the clinch.
Smoot tries a knee to the head but Jakobz blocks it.
Smoot fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Smoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakobz managing to block the knees to the body from Smoot.

Jakobz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jakobz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smoot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jakobz.
Jakobz throws the left hand but Smoot avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Jakobz misses.
Smoot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Smoot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred Smoot's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Smoot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smoot blocks a jab.
Smoot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jakobz throws a looping overhand right but Smoot ducks down to avoid it.
Smoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Jakobz circles away.
Jakobz misses with a looping left.
Smoot stalks Jakobz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jakobz's face. Jakobz staggers backwards, shaken.
Smoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jakobz as he avoids it easily.
Smoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jakobz manages to avoid it.
Smoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakobz.
Jakobz connects with a looping right hand.
Smoot throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jakobz just misses with a punch to the body.
Smoot thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jakobz.
Smoot scores with a leg kick.
Jakobz thows a leg kick but Smoot checks it
and Smoot makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jakobz really felt that one!
Smoot wants to clinch up but Jakobz keeps it at a distance.
Jakobz throws a combination. Smoot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big left from Jakobz misses.

Smoot has closed the distance and engaged Jakobz in a clinch.
Jakobz takes an elbow to the temple.
Jakobz wants to break free but Smoot has control.
Smoot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smoot lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smoot creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jakobz's defenses.
Smoot tries to land knees in the clinch but Jakobz avoids the damage to the body.
Jakobz managing to block the knees to the body from Smoot.
Smoot keeps control of Jakobz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smoot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smoot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smoot landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jakobz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smoot misses with a double jab.
Jakobz throws a hook to the side of Smoot's head but Smoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Jakobz misses.
A head kick misses from Smoot.
Jakobz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smoot counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jakobz's knee momentarily.
Jakobz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smoot tries to clinch but Jakobz is having none of it.
Jakobz misses with a wild body shot.
Smoot works Jakobz's body with a nice hook.
Jakobz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jakobz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Jakobz circles away.
Jakobz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakobz misses with a body punch

and Smoot counters by moving into the clinch.
Jakobz avoids the elbow strike from Smoot, against the ropes.
Jakobz working hard to break the clinch.
Jakobz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smoot pushes Jakobz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Smoot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smoot lands an elbow inside that Jakobz shrugs off.
Jakobz can't break the clinch.
Jakobz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jakobz is trying to break free.
A short right from Smoot.
Smoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Jakobz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jakobz managing to block the knees to the body from Smoot.
Smoot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jakobz is defending well for now.

Jakobz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smoot tries to land a front kick but Jakobz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smoot moves out of range as Jakobz strikes.
Jakobz stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Smoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jakobz swings away with a body shot that misses

and Smoot counters with a single leg into guard. Jakobz didn't expect that.

Smoot postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jakobz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smoot, into his guard.
Smoot has a closed guard, preventing Jakobz from standing up.

Smoot working for a triangle but Jakobz defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Smoot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smoot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Smoot!