PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jakobi Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithy comes to the cage accompanied by Freak on a Leash. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smithy
vs
Sanchez

177 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jakobi Smithy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julio Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smithy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Smithy is avoiding it.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Smithy.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smithy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smithy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smithy.
Smithy thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Smithy keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Smithy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Smithy throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Smithy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smithy wants it to stay on the feet.
Smithy scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Smithy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.

Sanchez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smithy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Smithy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez trying to control but Smithy is working from the bottom.
Smithy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smithy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Smithy keeps moving.
Smithy pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Smithy is pulling down on Sanchez's head to control his posture.
Smithy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smithy wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithy.
Smithy misses with a leg kick.
Smithy scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Smithy.
Smithy throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Smithy is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithy thows a body shot but no joy.
Smithy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smithy scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Smithy pushes him off.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Smithy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smithy lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smithy.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Smithy pushes him off.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Smithy scores with a punch to the head.
Smithy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smithy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smithy connects with a single shot there.
Smithy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smithy as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smithy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Smithy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jakobi Smithy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Sanchez.
Smithy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smithy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smithy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smithy lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smithy is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Smithy circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Smithy scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smithy, right into the meat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Smithy.
Smithy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smithy throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smithy cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smithy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jakobi Smithy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smithy thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Smithy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Smithy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smithy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Smithy tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Smithy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smithy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Decent striking displayed by Smithy there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smithy lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Smithy misses with a low kick.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Smithy connects with a solid leg kick.
Smithy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smithy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smithy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smithy connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smithy.
A jab from Smithy finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Smithy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Smithy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Smithy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smithy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smithy thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Smithy.
Sanchez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smithy!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smithy throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smithy rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smithy. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Jakobi Smithy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smithy.
Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
Smithy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smithy.
Smithy thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Smithy throws a head kick that half lands.
Smithy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smithy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smithy.
Smithy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Smithy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smithy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
Jakobi Smithy is winning the standup battle so far.
Smithy cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smithy can pounce on him.
Smithy throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smithy scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smithy. Smithy obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smithy. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Smithy tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Sanchez takes a swing at Smithy's ribcage but misses.
Smithy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smithy.
Smithy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smithy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smithy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smithy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smithy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Smithy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
A combination from Smithy does no damage.
Smithy thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Smithy scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smithy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smithy, right into the meat.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Smithy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smithy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smithy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Smithy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smithy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Smithy throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smithy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakobi Smithy dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Smithy tried to score with a low kick but Sanchez checks it.
Smithy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez misses the body punch
and Smithy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sanchez really felt that one!
Smithy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smithy.
Smithy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smithy tries a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Smithy feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Smithy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smithy tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smithy counters with a good low kick that Sanchez was not able to check.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smithy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smithy.
Sanchez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smithy. That one must have hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smithy can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smithy.
Smithy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smithy cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smithy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smithy misses with a leg kick.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Smithy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smithy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smithy.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smithy.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Smithy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sanchez really felt that one!
Smithy chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Smithy lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smithy.
Smithy throws a shot to the body.
Smithy misses with a low kick.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithy throws a leg kick that misses.
Smithy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to de liver by Smithy. Beautiful body shot.
Smithy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smithy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Smithy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Smithy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Smithy chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A leg kick checked by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smithy counters with a nice leg kick.
Smithy lands an overhand right.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smithy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smithy lands with a shot to the body.
Smithy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Smithy.
Smithy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smithy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smithy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smithy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smithy throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Smithy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Smithy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smithy motions for Sanchez to come forward. Smithy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smithy tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smithy.
Smithy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smithy.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smithy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smithy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Smithy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smithy cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Smithy.
Smithy lands with a kick to the temple. Sanchez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Julio Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smithy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smithy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jakobi Smithy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smithy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakobi Smithy!