PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Daath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Jamison is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Daath
vs
Jamison

173 cm
18
157 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
23
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Namunamu Clothing

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Daath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison blocks a head kick by Daath.
A clash of legs there as Daath blocks the low kick.
Jamison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daath.
Jamison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daath.
Daath throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jamison blocks a head kick by Daath.
A clash of legs there as Jamison blocks the low kick.

Jamison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jamison showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jamison seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jamison.
Jamison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Daath wants to get back to full guard.
Jamison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Jamison might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Daath wants to get back to full guard.
Daath is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jamison scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jamison trying to control the pace.
Jamison slips a nice elbow through Daath's hands, connecting with Daath's forehead.
Jamison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Daath is looking to escape.
Jamison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jamison lands strikes from half guard.
Jamison working Daath over with strikes.

Daath is rocked!
Jamison working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh Daath is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jamison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Daath seems to have got his legs back now.
My spies in Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) inform me that Jamison has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Jamison 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.
Jamison is pressing down on Daath's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daath is holding on for now.
Daath knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jamison on the ground.
Daath is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jamison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jamison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jamison stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jamison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Daath on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Daath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daath has hold of Jamison's hands but Jamison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jamison is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daath wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Jamison dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Daath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daath throws a head kick but Jamison moves out of range.
Jamison is looking to clinch.
Jamison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jamison ducks under a wild hook from Daath.
Daath throws a jab but it's blocked by Jamison.
Daath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daath throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Jamison counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jamison.
Daath is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jamison dives into side control.

Jamison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jamison lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daath is looking to regain half guard here but Jamison keeps moving and retains side control.
Jamison staying calm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Daath's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jamison connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Daath some visible discomfort.

Jamison has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Daath is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jamison yanks on the arm and Daath is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jamison.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Jamison!
Ricardo Jamison really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Namunamu Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.