PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Blackley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Smilehoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackley comes to the cage accompanied by Shock To The System by Billy Idol. Derek Blackley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Blackley
vs
Smilehoven

172 cm
20
155 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
164 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Hellbent, Inc.

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Blackley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Smilehoven!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blackley!

It looks like Jim Smilehoven has been cut.
Blackley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackley doesn't manage to clinch there - Smilehoven circles away.
Blackley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Smilehoven misses.
Blackley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blackley tries to clinch but Smilehoven is having none of it.
Blackley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Blackley with that takedown attempt.
Smilehoven misses with a few strikes there.
Blackley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smilehoven.
Blackley looks to land a left hand but Smilehoven moved out of range nicely.
Blackley wants to clinch.
Smilehoven misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blackley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smilehoven.
Blackley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smilehoven.
Smilehoven misses with a looping left.
Blackley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackley shoots for a takedown but Smilehoven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blackley misses with a combination
and Smilehoven counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackley fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Blackley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smilehoven circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackley tries to clinch there but Smilehoven circles away.
Blackley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smilehoven avoids it really well and circles away.
Blackley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smilehoven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smilehoven misses with an uppercut.
Smilehoven moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smilehoven throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blackley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackley there as he acknowledges the shot.

Blackley is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smilehoven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackley.

Blackley moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smilehoven has had enough of the clinch but Blackley keeps him there for the moment.

Smilehoven breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Blackley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Smilehoven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Smilehoven's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Smilehoven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smilehoven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smilehoven looks to land a right hand but Blackley moved out of range.
Smilehoven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blackley counters with a three punch combo that has Smilehoven backing up. Smilehoven nods at Blackley to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blackley is defended easily by Smilehoven.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blackley is defended easily by Smilehoven.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Blackley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smilehoven drops Blackley with a left right combo! Smilehoven follows him down to the ground into side control.

It looks like Derek Blackley has been cut.
A lull in the action here.
Blackley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smilehoven is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackley tries to hold on but Smilehoven postures up.
Blackley is working to get back to half guard.
Smilehoven controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smilehoven wants to control the pace but Blackley is squirming around nicely.
Smilehoven controlling his opponent.
Blackley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smilehoven sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blackley is looking to improve his position but Smilehoven isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blackley wants to try and get back to his feet.
Smilehoven can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blackley is looking to escape.
Smilehoven blocks Blackley's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Smilehoven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Blackley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smilehoven defends it nicely.
Blackley ducks under a wild hook from Smilehoven.
Smilehoven throws a hook but Blackley blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smilehoven stuffs the takedown.
Blackley misses with an uppercut. Smilehoven saw that one coming.
Smilehoven might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smilehoven throws an overhand right that lands on Blackley's shoulder, as Blackley tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Smilehoven.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Blackley. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Blackley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smilehoven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smilehoven throws a hook to the side of Blackley's head but Blackley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smilehoven counters with a stiff right hand.
Derek Blackley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackley tries to clinch but Smilehoven moves out of range.
Blackley tries to clinch but Smilehoven moves out of range.
A big left from Smilehoven misses.
Blackley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blackley looks for a takedown but Smilehoven sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Blackley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smilehoven dances in with a quick combination. Blackley is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Smilehoven snaps Blackley's head back. Blackley stumbles backwards against the cage. Smilehoven steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Blackley's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Blackley just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Smilehoven!