|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balz Ack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balz Ack will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
25
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
|
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Balz Ack!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Ack counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ack.
Ack is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Ack jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ack has him pressed against the cage.
Ack is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ack down to the mat. Ack avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ack throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Ack finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ack not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ack wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ack looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Balz Ack hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ack circles away.
Ack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Ack counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Ack pushes his legs off easily.
Ack showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ack pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ack seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Ack slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ack's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smith is looking to escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ack working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ack is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ack tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smith.
Ack is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Ack throwing strikes here but Smith is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ack content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by Ack there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ack controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balz Ack dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Ack tries to land a body kick
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Ack will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a big right hand that sends Ack crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Ack back to his feet!
It looks like Balz Ack has been cut.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Ack tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ack stuffs the takedown.
Ack is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Smith just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Ack has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Smith!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
