|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Killumanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 164 cm
27
155 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
|
182 cm
27
163 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Killumanti!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killumanti's waist but Killumanti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Killumanti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Killumanti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killumanti defends it nicely.
Killumanti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killumanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killumanti tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killumanti to the ground. Killumanti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killumanti throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith tries for a takedown but Killumanti circles away easily
enabling Killumanti to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Killumanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killumanti throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith looks to land a combination but Killumanti avoids it well.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Killumanti still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Killumanti has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Smith is not content to let Killumanti control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith prevents Killumanti from moving into mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Killumanti working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killumanti wants to stand but Smith has his arm trapped.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Killumanti off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith working for a choke but Killumanti is defending well.
Killumanti showing good submission defense here.
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killumanti is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Killumanti 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 looking to break Killumanti's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Killumanti remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Killumanti is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Killumanti is in a bad position with Smith working for a choke. Killumanti manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Killumanti wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is looking for a triangle here but Killumanti uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Killumanti tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Killumanti tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Killumanti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Killumanti misses the shot to the body.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killumanti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Killumanti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killumanti gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Killumanti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Killumanti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Killumanti!
Smith is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jason Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killumanti wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Killumanti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Killumanti is tapping! Great win for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jason Smith!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
