PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddha Buddhasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Me Against The World. 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
Buddhasson

185 cm
32
251 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

225 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buddha Buddhasson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Buddhasson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buddhasson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Buddhasson with a nice cross.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buddhasson is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Buddhasson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Buddhasson on his heels. He'll look to pass Buddhasson's guard now, I'm sure.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Buddhasson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.

Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Buddhasson on his heels. He'll look to pass Buddhasson's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith trying to control but Buddhasson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Buddhasson holds on and takes a little breather.
Buddhasson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Smith 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.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buddhasson can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddhasson 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.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Buddhasson is keeping the position.
Buddhasson controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith stays in close to Buddhasson's body and controls the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddhasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddhasson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buddhasson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buddhasson is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buddhasson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buddhasson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddhasson wants to get back to full guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Buddhasson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Buddhasson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Smith is working for a kimura but Buddhasson is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Buddhasson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buddhasson was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith prevents Buddhasson from getting back to his feet.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buddhasson is keeping the position for now.
Buddhasson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith stands and throws Buddhasson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buddhasson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buddhasson swivels and escapes.
Buddhasson misses with a double jab.
Buddhasson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buddhasson as he avoids it easily.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddhasson.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buddhasson's waist but Buddhasson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Buddhasson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Smith punching to the body, from the bottom.

Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buddhasson is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buddhasson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buddhasson defends well.
Buddhasson wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Buddhasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Buddhasson pushes his legs off easily.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buddhasson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buddhasson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Buddhasson is posturing up here but Smith has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Buddhasson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Buddhasson has to tap! Slick submission there by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Smith!
Jason Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.