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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Smith (ranked 2287 p4p, 3479 weight class) and Gregoire Aebersold (ranked 296 p4p, 402 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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7 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregoire Aebersold!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aebersold shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Aebersold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Aebersold. Aebersold gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Aebersold with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aebersold.
Mark Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregoire Aebersold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aebersold is looking to clinch.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aebersold.
Aebersold darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aebersold misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aebersold lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aebersold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Aebersold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aebersold throws a body kick that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aebersold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aebersold.
Aebersold punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aebersold shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aebersold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Aebersold moves away and avoids it.
Aebersold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Aebersold controls the action.
Aebersold tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aebersold or not.
Smith presses Aebersold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aebersold looks winded!
Smith lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand into Aebersold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aebersold's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aebersold.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Aebersold tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a right hand from hell and Aebersold is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Smith!
Mark Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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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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