PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smith
vs
Killer

180 cm
21
144 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

160 cm
28
155 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

- - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Killer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Killer which made him look bad.

Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Killer blocks nicely.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Killer 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.
Killer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith cracks Killer with a solid left hand.

Smith gets to his feet - Killer follows without any prompting.
Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Killer's ribs.
Killer misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tests Killer's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.

Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Killer backs away looking to recover.
Killer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Killer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith works over Killer with some ground and pound from guard.

Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killer sprawls well. Killer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Killer tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jake Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Killer misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killer avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith with a hook.
Killer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killer throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Killer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Killer tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killer avoids the body shot from Smith.
Killer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Killer. Those never looked like landing.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
Killer throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Killer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A left lands for Smith.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith scores with the left hand. Killer knows he should have avoided that one.

Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Killer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Killer's guard.
Smith won't allow Killer to sweep him here.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Killer looking for a sweep. Not yet Killer, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Killer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Killer!
Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Killer postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smith 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.

Smith shoots in for a double leg but Killer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Killer. Killer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Killer.
Killer scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.

Smith has Killer up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith prevents Killer from breaking the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Killer.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Killer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is working for takedown but Killer is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Killer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Killer fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith digs a good body shot into Killer's ribs.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Smith scores with a one two! Killer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Killer.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Killer throws a combination that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Killer, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Killer against the cage but Killer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Killer lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith tries for a takedown but Killer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Killer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Killer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Smith stands and steps away. Killer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Jake Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Killer which made him look bad.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Smith looking to score a takedown here. Killer is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Killer's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Killer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Killer misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Smith.

Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnny Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
Smith preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Killer misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smith dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killer misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killer as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Killer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Killer sprawls well.
Killer misses with a wild combination.
Killer misses with the combination.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killer as he avoids it easily.
Killer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense.

Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Killer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smith jumps guard but Killer stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Come on Killer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Smith pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Killer trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killer's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Killer controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith distracts Killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Killer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Killer's head.
Smith passes Killer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Killer!
Killer is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jake Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer is looking to get to half guard.

Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Killer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Killer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smith!
Johnny Smith very nearly forgot to thank The Nutritionists (O.R.G) »Q155 only $49!« amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.