PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gottlieb Hiebknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hiebknecht
vs
Smith

170 cm
26
160 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

164 cm
26
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Alcatraz Apparel
Atlantis

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Smith!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Hiebknecht there.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Hiebknecht swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hiebknecht counters with a nice body shot.
Hiebknecht misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hiebknecht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Hiebknecht looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.

Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hiebknecht to the ground. Smith is now in Hiebknecht's guard.

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

Hiebknecht seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hiebknecht wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hiebknecht avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Smith working for a triangle but Hiebknecht defends it easily.

Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hiebknecht defends well.

Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiebknecht defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hiebknecht escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hiebknecht tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Hiebknecht defends the submission attempt.
Hiebknecht is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hiebknecht sees it coming and defends easily.
Hiebknecht is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Hiebknecht knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Hiebknecht keeps control of the position as Smith tries to break free.

Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smith is trying to break free.

Hiebknecht working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hiebknecht's guard. Nice work there by Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to pass the guard.

Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hiebknecht dives on top into guard.

Smith keeping moving, preventing Hiebknecht from controlling successfully.
Hiebknecht is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hiebknecht is aware though and is defending well.

Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiebknecht defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hiebknecht drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hiebknecht throws a body shot but no joy.
Jason Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hiebknecht was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hiebknecht displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiebknecht fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
As Hiebknecht backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Hiebknecht manages to avoid it all.

Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hiebknecht napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hiebknecht manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hiebknecht has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hiebknecht is trying to get back to full guard.
Jason Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.

Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hiebknecht doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Hiebknecht definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Hiebknecht is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two 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.
Hiebknecht is trying to get back to full guard.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Hiebknecht defends the submission attempt.

Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Smith is working for a submission of some sort.

Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hiebknecht sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht is trying to get back to full guard.

Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hiebknecht is trying to get back to full guard.
Hiebknecht trying to control but Smith postures up.

Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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.

Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
My spies in Foot Loves inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiebknecht gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hiebknecht bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiebknecht misses with a double jab.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hiebknecht looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Hiebknecht is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiebknecht getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hiebknecht jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith slips a jab from Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hiebknecht tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Hiebknecht's guard.

Hiebknecht working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.

Smith has gone for a leg lock! Hiebknecht slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.

Gottlieb Hiebknecht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hiebknecht from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hiebknecht is aware though and is defending well.
Jason Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hiebknecht is aware though and is defending well.
Hiebknecht trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hiebknecht uses it to pass to side control.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hiebknecht off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiebknecht tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hiebknecht to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hiebknecht shrugs it off.
Hiebknecht is working to get back to half guard.

Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hiebknecht manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hiebknecht tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Smith has hold of Hiebknecht's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hiebknecht seems comfortable defending it but Smith has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hiebknecht is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hiebknecht is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Smith couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Smith!