PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Smith (ranked 6351 p4p, 24680 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xxx Xxx is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Smith
vs
Xxx

175 cm
26
146
4 - 2 - 0

165 cm
20
143
7 - 20 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackson Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Xxx closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Xxx doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Xxx.
Xxx pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Xxx.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Xxx misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Xxx will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xxx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Xxx closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith has a hand on Xxx's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Xxx takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Smith wants to control but Xxx is having none of it.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Xxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Xxx tries to control but Smith wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Smith squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smith trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Xxx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith tries to hold on but Xxx pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is trying to stand up.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Xxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith really wants to buck Xxx off and get back to his feet.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xxx Xxx 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.

Xxx with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Xxx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xxx fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xxx Xxx.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Xxx drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Xxx's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Xxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xxx Xxx has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xxx wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xxx stops Smith from getting back to his feet.

Smith is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Xxx is tapping! Great win for Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Smith!