PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Deshaun Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aj Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aj Smith told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Jackson
vs
Smith

169 cm
20
143 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

188 cm
23
145 lbs
6 - 8 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deshaun Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aj Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Smith misses with a hook.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Deshaun Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand

and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aj Smith.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Jackson blocks a jab.
A nice combination there by Smith.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Deshaun Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aj Smith.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.

Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.

Smith has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smith is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aj Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.

Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith moves into full mount!
Smith controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.

Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.

Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.

Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Smith has his feet on Jackson's thighs here. He's pushed Jackson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jackson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aj Smith!