PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Smith Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by What Ive Done. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Smith Jr
vs
Jackson

181 cm
24
194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Smith Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Smith Jr sprawls well.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Smith Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Smith Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith Jr misses with the combination.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith Jr at a distance.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith Jr's sensitive parts.
Smith Jr is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Smith Jr avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith Jr.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Smith Jr is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Smith Jr manages to get underhooks.

Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith Jr pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith Jr working Jackson over with strikes.
Smith Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Smith Jr is controlling him
Smith Jr wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith Jr slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
A nice elbow there by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Smith Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Smith Jr's guard.
Smith Jr 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 Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson stands and throws Smith Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr is controlling Jackson's trapped leg to prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Smith Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Smith Jr kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet.
Smith Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Smith Jr pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Jackson instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Smith Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Smith Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trey Smith Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith Jr is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Smith Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice combination there by Jackson.

Smith Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smith Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Smith Jr trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith Jr.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith Jr.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control.
Smith Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smith Jr trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Smith Jr lands an elbow.
Smith Jr working the ground and pound.

Smith Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Smith Jr from moving into mount.
Smith Jr trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face as Smith Jr controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr is chipping away with strikes.
Jackson tries to buck Smith Jr off but Smith Jr is having none of it.
Smith Jr looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith Jr laying and praying for a moment but Jackson takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control here.

Smith Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Smith Jr eventually gives up the hold.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith Jr pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Smith Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith Jr trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.

Smith Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Smith Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Smith Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Smith Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Smith Jr controlling from the full mount.
Smith Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith Jr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trey Smith Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith Jr dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Smith Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith Jr looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Jackson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Smith Jr!