PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Smith (ranked 3360 p4p, 357 weight class) and Max Paddy (ranked 1968 p4p, 233 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.

Smith
vs
Paddy

180 cm
28
164 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Paddy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paddy fails to land with a series of punches.
Paddy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Paddy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Paddy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith looks to land a combination but Paddy avoids it well.
Smith avoids the body shot from Paddy.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paddy slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Paddy lands a nice uppercut.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paddy tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Paddy drops back down to his feet.
Smith is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Paddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Paddy.
Paddy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Paddy fails to land.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Paddy throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Paddy is working Smith over against the cage.
Paddy looking for a takedown.
Frank Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Paddy.

Smith breaks the clinch.

Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paddy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paddy is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping full guard, as Paddy tries to pass.
Paddy trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Paddy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Paddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paddy passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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 trying to control but Paddy postures up.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paddy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddy is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paddy is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.

Paddy seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.

Paddy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paddy pulls his head out easily.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Paddy is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paddy working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Paddy is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Paddy is controlling him well.

Paddy is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paddy to get the leverage.
Paddy is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Paddy is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Paddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Paddy throws a big shot that misses.
Max Paddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paddy.
Smith misses the jab.

Paddy gets a clinch.
Paddy is looking for a takedown.
Paddy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paddy tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frank Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Paddy.

Smith breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Paddy is looking to clinch.

Smith throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Paddy stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Smith follows into mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throwing strikes here but Paddy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Paddy tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paddy tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.

Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paddy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Paddy is looking for a sweep.
Paddy being controlled for a moment.
Paddy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paddy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes down on Paddy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paddy wants to get back to full guard.
Paddy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Well, with Paddy on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Smith is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Paddy missing with strikes from the back.

Paddy working for a choke but Smith is defending well.

Paddy looking for the choke from the back.
A lull in the action here.

Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Paddy gets his way!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paddy working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
Paddy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Paddy is in full control for now.
Paddy trying to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Paddy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Paddy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Paddy looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith tries to buck Paddy off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Smith scores with a head kick. Paddy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paddy if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paddy.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paddy can do to turn this around?
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paddy blocking some punches.
Frank Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paddy backwards.
Paddy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Paddy scores with a hook to the body.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Paddy manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Frank Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paddy shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith misses with a hook.

Paddy instigates a clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Paddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paddy blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Paddy.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Paddy.
Max Paddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Paddy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddy tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Paddy.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Paddy is blocking nicely.

Paddy gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Paddy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paddy is keeping the position for now.
Smith wants to stand but Paddy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paddy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Paddy's legs - danger averted.

Smith has gone for a leg lock! Paddy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paddy works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith pushes Paddy off and gets back to his feet.
Paddy shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paddy is defended easily by Smith.
Frank Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paddy fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paddy misses with a low kick.
Paddy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paddy misses the jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Paddy throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Paddy. Those never looked like landing.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith throws a head kick but Paddy moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paddy takes one to the side of the head.
Frank Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paddy scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Smith!
An out of breath Frank Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.