PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Del Pablo (ranked 4749 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Smith (ranked 4748 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Del Pablo
vs
Smith

160 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 London, Francesco Del Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Pablo slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Sloppy strikes from Del Pablo. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Del Pablo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Del Pablo misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Del Pablo.
Del Pablo tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Del Pablo lands a shoulder strike.
Del Pablo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Pablo taking a breather.
Del Pablo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Pablo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Del Pablo struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Del Pablo.
Del Pablo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Del Pablo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Pablo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Del Pablo can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries to circle away but Del Pablo has him pinned against the cage.
Del Pablo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Del Pablo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Pablo misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Pablo tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Del Pablo misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Del Pablo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Del Pablo on the inside.
Del Pablo misses with a punch to the body.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith connects with the punch.
Del Pablo lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Pablo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
As Del Pablo backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Del Pablo manages to avoid it all.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Pablo.
Paul Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Del Pablo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Pablo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDel Pablo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Del Pablo.
Smith is trying to stall.
Del Pablo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Del Pablo misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Del Pablo can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Del Pablo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Del Pablo has double underhooks.
Del Pablo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith just leaning against Del Pablo, taking a breather.
Del Pablo misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Pablo avoiding damage.
Del Pablo tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Del Pablo.
Smith tries to break free but Del Pablo pushes him back against the cage.
Del Pablo lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Del Pablo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Del Pablo backs up against the cage.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith looks to land a combination. Del Pablo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Del Pablo is rocked!
Del Pablo throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Del Pablo to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Smith!