PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carter Merritt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayvon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jayvon Smith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Merritt
vs
Smith

208 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

155 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carter Merritt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jayvon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Merritt's guard.
Merritt working a defensive guard here.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Merritt.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Merritt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Merritt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merritt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merritt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Merritt has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Merritt is trying to keep Smith in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Merritt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.

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

Merritt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Merritt but great work by Smith.
Smith controls the position.
Merritt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smith looking to control but instead Merritt has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merritt tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jayvon Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.

Merritt gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merritt.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merritt manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith wants to stand but Merritt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Merritt is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Merritt is proving hard to escape from.
Merritt is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Merritt wants to control but Smith postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working away.

Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith controlling the position from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Merritt is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayvon Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Merritt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Merritt throwing strikes but Smith manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Merritt is trying to get back to half guard.
Merritt trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Merritt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jayvon Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Merritt tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.

Merritt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Merritt gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith wants to stand but Merritt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smith postures up.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jayvon Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.

Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Merritt on his heels. He'll look to pass Merritt's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merritt is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Merritt trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jayvon Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Merritt.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Merritt has control of the leg.
Merritt is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Merritt is controlling him.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Merritt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merritt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayvon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Merritt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Merritt drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.

Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Merritt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Merritt won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Merritt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Merritt!
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Merritt is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jayvon Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Merritt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Merritt.

Merritt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Merritt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Merritt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jayvon Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is looking to stand up but Merritt isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merritt landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith controls Merritt momentarily but Merritt frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jayvon Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Merritt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merritt showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith is pressing down on Merritt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Merritt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Merritt, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith passes Merritt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith is controlling the pace.

Smith is working for a kimura but Merritt is defending it quite comfortably.
Carter Merritt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jayvon Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jayvon Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayvon Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

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