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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hardis Fabien (ranked 5913 p4p, 544 weight class) and Scott Smith (ranked 4506 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardis Fabien could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Scott Smith's chin.
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162 lbs
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175 cm
25
160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hardis Fabien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Smith!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Fabien counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Fabien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fabien stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fabien.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fabien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Fabien shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith shoots and misses
and Fabien counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardis Fabien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fabien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fabien counters with a straight right hand.
Smith fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Fabien counters with a nice body shot.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Fabien counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fabien scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Fabien circles away.
It looked like Fabien was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith tries for a takedown but Fabien circles away easily
and Fabien counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Fabien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fabien counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fabien is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Fabien keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fabien manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Fabien in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fabien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fabien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fabien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fabien stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fabien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fabien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Fabien is proving a slippery customer.
Smith has his foot on Fabien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fabien works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fabien is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabien has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Fabien working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Fabien works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Fabien wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Fabien keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardis Fabien dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fabien tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith stops Fabien from getting back to his feet.
Fabien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fabien doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabien looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fabien is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Fabien is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Smith is pressing down on Fabien's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fabien is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fabien doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Fabien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fabien blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith is trying for a kimura here. Fabien looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Smith wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Smith!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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