PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Szymon Smolinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Smolinski
vs
Jambo

183 cm
18
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Szymon Smolinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Jambo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smolinski wants to clinch

and Jambo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smolinski is keeping the position for now.
Smolinski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Jambo stands up and waves to Smolinski to follow him.
Smolinski misses with a head kick.
Smolinski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jambo is fending him off so far but Smolinski persists. Nope, Jambo circles away and we're back to standing.
Smolinski is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smolinski fails with a takedown attempt.

Jambo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Jambo stands up from Smolinski's guard - Jambo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smolinski shoots in for a takedown but Jambo shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Szymon Smolinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jambo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smolinski napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jambo stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Jambo dives in and scores a takedown into Smolinski's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jambo passes Smolinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Jambo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Smolinski to stand up.

Jambo looking to score a takedown here. Smolinski is defending well but Jambo drives through and ends up in Smolinski's guard.

Jambo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jambo looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jambo stands up from Smolinski's guard - Jambo perhaps looking for a knockout.

Jambo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smolinski is trying to defend but Jambo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jambo stalling.

Jambo stands up and beckons Smolinski to join him on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jambo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Jambo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jambo gets the takedown into side control.

Jambo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jambo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jambo dominated that round.
That's time! Smolinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jambo gets a double leg takedown into Smolinski's guard.
Jambo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jambo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Jambo gets to his feet. Smolinski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Jambo looking to score a takedown here. Smolinski is defending well but Jambo drives through and ends up in Smolinski's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jambo stands up and waves to Smolinski to follow him.

Smolinski gets caught napping as Jambo dives in and scores a takedown. Smolinski manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jambo drops back looking for a leg! Smolinski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smolinski manages to kick Jambo off! Jambo jumps back into Smolinski's guard.
Jambo advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jambo in particular looking to stall.
Jambo works his way into full mount!
Jambo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jambo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Jambo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smolinski's guard.

Jambo stands and steps away. Smolinski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jambo gets a double leg takedown into Smolinski's guard.

Jambo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smolinski stuffs the takedown attempt from Jambo. Jambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Jambo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smolinski circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jambo is defended easily by Smolinski.
Smolinski tries to clinch there but Jambo circles away.

Jambo closes the distance and pushes Smolinski back into the cage.
Smolinski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jambo walks away with a smile on his face. Smolinski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jambo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smolinski pinned against the cage. Smolinski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Szymon Smolinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jambo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jambo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Smolinski counters by clinching up.

Jambo manages to pull guard.
Jambo is adopting a defensive guard.
Smolinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jambo pulls Smolinski in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jambo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jambo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smolinski swivels and escapes.
Smolinski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jambo pinned against the cage. Jambo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smolinski stuffs the takedown attempt from Jambo. Jambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Jambo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smolinski shoots in for a takedown but Jambo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smolinski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jambo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smolinski to the ground. Jambo is now in Smolinski's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jambo gets to his feet. Smolinski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Jambo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smolinski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jambo stands and throws Smolinski's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Jambo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smolinski, who protects the arm well.

Jambo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jambo instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jambo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smolinski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Szymon Smolinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jambo.

Jambo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smolinski regains guard.

Jambo stands up from Smolinski's guard - Jambo perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jambo is defended easily by Smolinski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolinski closes the distance but Jambo moves to the side

and Jambo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jambo.

Jambo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smolinski, up you get!

Jambo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smolinski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jambo is in Smolinski's guard.

Jambo stands up from Smolinski's guard - Jambo perhaps looking for a knockout.
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!
Smolinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jambo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smolinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimmy Jambo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Jambo closes the distance and clinches.
Smolinski stalling in the clinch but Jambo improves position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smolinski tries to circle away but Jambo has him pinned against the cage.

Jambo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smolinski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Jambo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jambo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Jambo!
A very excited looking Jimmy Jambo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.