PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hamill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Smith
vs
Hamill

185 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
28
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Hamill!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Smith instigates a clinch.

Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Hamill pushes his legs off easily.
Smith pulls Hamill in close to prevent any damage.
Hamill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith looking to control.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamill.
Smith managing to control the position.
Hamill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith has Hamill pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith wants to sweep here but Hamill controlling him for the moment.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hamill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hamill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hamill wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith controls Hamill momentarily but Hamill frees himself.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamill moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamill.

Hamill decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hamill wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Hamill might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hamill seems content to control.

Matt Hamill has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Hamill. Those never looked like landing.

Hamill shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hamill showed some decent athleticism there.
Hamill looks gassed!
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith wants to improve his position but Hamill is controlling well.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hamill is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Hamill won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Hamill controlling from the top position.
Smith controls Hamill momentarily but Hamill frees himself.
Hamill trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matt Hamill.

Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Smith decides to return to a standing position.
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 Jason Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Smith pushes Hamill up against the cage in a clinch.

Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hamill uses from the top position.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hamill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hamill pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Hamill is controlling well.
Hamill frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Hamill isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamill tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Smith tries to hold on but Hamill postures up.
Hamill sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hamill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamill is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hamill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Hamill smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Hamill's attempts to control the action.
Smith wants to hold on but Hamill pushes him away.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hamill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Hamill is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamill connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Hamill stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith wants to improve his position but Hamill is controlling well.
Hamill 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smith gets full guard.
Hamill wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith wants to stand up but Hamill is controlling him.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Hamill shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matt Hamill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hamill's half guard.
Hamill missing with punches from the bottom.
Hamill pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Hamill wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Jason Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Smith decides to return to a standing position.
Hamill throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Hamill tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hamill!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith moves to the back position.

Hamill 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 Smith gets his way!
Smith biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is landing with strikes from the back.

Hamill fending off the submission attempt from Smith.

Hamill is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Smith controlling the positon.

Smith is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hamill knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hamill for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamill trying to control the position but Smith manages to sink in the hooks.
Smith trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hamill doesn't escape.
Hamill trying to control the hands but Smith won't let him.
Hamill grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

Hamill fending off the submission attempt from Smith.
Smith doesn't have the hooks in and Hamill manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Hamill wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Smith!
A victorious Jason Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.