PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cory Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachariah Jabari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabari has chosen Run this town as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Smith
vs
Jabari

195 cm
21
163 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

179 cm
24
159 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zachariah Jabari!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith missing with a left hand there. Jabari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Jabari misses.
Jabari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jabari wants it to stay on the feet.
Jabari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jabari missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Jabari.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jabari manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jabari.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is thwarting Jabari's attempts to control the position.
Smith prevents Jabari from improving his position.
Jabari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Jabari wants to get back to his feet.
Smith works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jabari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
Smith mounts Jabari! Really nice guard pass there!
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the attempt from Jabari to control.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

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.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Smith unloading with bombs!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jabari tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jabari doesn't seem phased though.
Cory Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jabari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith jabs at Jabari's body.
Jabari just misses with a punch to the body.
Jabari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Jabari's head.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Jabari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
A slow jab from Jabari misses its intended target.
Jabari falls off balance throwing a combination

and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Jabari didn't expect that.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Jabari is keeping the position.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabari is keeping the position for now.
Jabari wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cory Smith.
A swing and a miss from Jabari.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Jabari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jabari needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Jabari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jabari as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabari throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Jabari which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith slips a straight right by Jabari.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Jabari's shoulder, as Jabari tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jabari misses with a straight right.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jabari.
Jabari throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stuns Jabari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Jabari moved out of range.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Jabari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Jabari.
Jabari fails to land with a series of punches.
Jabari is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Jabari.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a right hand that Jabari ducks under and follows up with a left that Jabari also avoids with ease.
Jabari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.

Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabari is trying to improve his position.
Smith grinds an elbow into Jabari's temple.
Smith controlling from side mount.
Jabari is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jabari's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cory Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cory Smith.
Jabari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jabari.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jabari.
Nice defenses there by Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jabari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith lands with a straight right. Jabari didn't see that one coming.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jabari.

Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jabari to the mat! Jabari manages to get full guard.
Zachariah Jabari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cory Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Smith!