PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Vortmont (ranked 4072 p4p, 4031 weight class) and Ciaran Smith (ranked 426 p4p, 423 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vortmont
vs
Smith

185 cm
25
157
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
162
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Vortmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ciaran Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vortmont throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Vortmont tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Vortmont thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vortmont blocks a head kick by Smith.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.

Vortmont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vortmont throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vortmont. Smith shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vortmont.
Vortmont fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vortmont!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vortmont scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Vortmont lands a high kick!

It looks like Ciaran Smith has been cut.
Vortmont misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Vortmont shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vortmont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Vortmont.
Vortmont's corner calls for a 1-2. Vortmont obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vortmont thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Vortmont connects with a leg kick.
Vortmont throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vortmont.
Vortmont throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.

Smith is rocked!
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vortmont tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Vortmont moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vortmont.
Vortmont with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Smith has Vortmont up against the cage in a clinch.
Vortmont really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vortmont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vortmont misses with a head kick.
Vortmont tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vortmont misses with a body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vortmont connects with a body shot.
Vortmont dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Vortmont catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vortmont lands with a nice body kick.
Vortmont on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Vortmont cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Vortmont looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vortmont ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vortmont throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That has opened up Ciaran Smith's cut even more.
Vortmont bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith looks winded!
Vortmont throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Vortmont takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Vortmont moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vortmont lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vortmont connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vortmont.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith misses with a head kick.
It looks like Vortmont has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vortmont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vortmont misses with a body kick.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vortmont to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vortmont misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Vortmont dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ciaran Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A low kick from Vortmont is predictable there
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Vortmont thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vortmont, as that shot connected.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Vortmont throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vortmont. That one must have hurt.
Vortmont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Vortmont.
Vortmont dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vortmont is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crunch! Vortmont slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Vortmont misses with a two punch combination.
Vortmont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vortmont just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vortmont. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vortmont throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vortmont turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Smith has managed to clinch.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vortmont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Albert Vortmont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vortmont scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Vortmont misses with a body kick.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vortmont connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Vortmont misses with a kick to the body.
Smith motions for Vortmont to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vortmont quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vortmont.
Vortmont fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vortmont bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Vortmont.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vortmont. Vortmont obviously looking to wear him down.
Vortmont lands a front kick.
Vortmont cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vortmont bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That kick from Vortmont tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vortmont digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith moves out of range as Vortmont throws a body kick.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vortmont is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vortmont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vortmont pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Vortmont backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Vortmont manages to avoid it all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vortmont fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Albert Vortmont is winning the standup battle so far.
Vortmont throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Vortmont is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vortmont swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Vortmont lands a nice looking body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Vortmont.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vortmont is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Vortmont misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Vortmont backing up. Vortmont nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Vortmont rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Vortmont.
Vortmont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Vortmont.
Vortmont throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vortmont walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith checks a low kick from Vortmont.
Smith blocks a head kick by Vortmont.
Vortmont throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Vortmont is wise to it.
Smith avoids the body shot from Vortmont.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Vortmont steps away.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
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 jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Vortmont dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ciaran Smith's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vortmont takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vortmont cracks Smith with a good jab.
Vortmont throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vortmont swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Vortmont stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vortmont throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Vortmont throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vortmont swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vortmont misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vortmont bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith thumps Vortmont with a low kick.
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!
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Vortmont avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Vortmont takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Vortmont tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vortmont scores with a push kick.
Vortmont lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vortmont tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vortmont avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vortmont.
Vortmont fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Vortmont fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vortmont lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vortmont connects with a high kick.
Vortmont scores with a kick to the body.
Vortmont thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body kick from Vortmont.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vortmont.
Vortmont looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vortmont thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vortmont paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vortmont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vortmont tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Vortmont
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vortmont throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vortmont!
Vortmont steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith blocks a head kick by Vortmont.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That kick from Vortmont tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vortmont.
Vortmont throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Vortmont looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Vortmont moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vortmont can pounce on him.
Albert Vortmont is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a low kick but Vortmont avoids it.
Vortmont dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Vortmont thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Vortmont bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Vortmont just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Vortmont bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vortmont looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Vortmont scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vortmont tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Vortmont throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ciaran Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a leg kick
and Vortmont counters with a head kick. That will keep Smith thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Vortmont showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vortmont, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Vortmont!