PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Jamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonah Jamm 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!

Smokeleaf
vs
Jamm

192 cm
32
219 lbs
19 - 9 - 2

178 cm
27
225 lbs
7 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Angelo Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Jamm!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smokeleaf's hands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jamm has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Smokeleaf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jamm, right into the meat.
Smokeleaf moves out of range as Jamm strikes.
Smokeleaf is looking to land body kicks.
Smokeleaf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jamm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Jamm.
A lazy body kick from Jamm
and Smokeleaf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamm scores with a jab to the head.
Jamm missing with a left hand there. Smokeleaf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jamm.
Jamm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jamm throws a low kick, looking for Smokeleaf's leg but Smokeleaf calmly moves out of range.
Smokeleaf throws a sloppy head kick and Jamm moves out of range easily.
Jamm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smokeleaf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smokeleaf connects with a solid leg kick.
Smokeleaf walks into a stiff left hand from Jamm.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick but Jamm moves out of range.
Smokeleaf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jamm.
Smokeleaf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jamm. Jamm obviously looking to wear him down.
Smokeleaf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smokeleaf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smokeleaf.
Jamm staying out of range there.
Smokeleaf throws a sloppy head kick and Jamm moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamm lands with an overhand left.
Jamm avoids the body shot from Smokeleaf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smokeleaf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jamm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jamm clobbers Smokeleaf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick but Jamm moves out of range.
Jamm scores with a nice right hand.
Jamm throws an off balance right hand
and Smokeleaf counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jamm connects with a leg kick. Smokeleaf looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick
and Jamm counters with a right hand to the body.
Smokeleaf throws a body kick that misses
letting Jamm counter with a right hand.
Smokeleaf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jamm.
Smokeleaf connects with an inside leg kick.
Jamm tried to score with a low kick but Smokeleaf checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamm slips under a jab from Smokeleaf.
Jamm is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smokeleaf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jamm scores with a nice strike.
Smokeleaf connects with a single shot there.
Smokeleaf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jamm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smokeleaf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jamm's hands.
Smokeleaf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jamm counters with a nice uppercut.
Jamm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Angelo Smokeleaf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jamm throws the kick towards the body but Smokeleaf avoids it.
Jamm throws a nice looking combination but Smokeleaf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jamm throws a body punch but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
Jamm tests Smokeleaf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smokeleaf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamm checks the leg kick.
Jamm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smokeleaf.
Angelo Smokeleaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smokeleaf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jamm.
Jamm tries to score with a low kick but Smokeleaf moves his leg out of the way.
Jamm throws a looping overhand right but Smokeleaf ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Jamm misses
enabling Smokeleaf to counter with a crisp jab.
Smokeleaf tries a low kick but Jamm avoids it.
Jamm moves away from the strike by Smokeleaf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jamm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smokeleaf.
Jamm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smokeleaf fails to land with a series of punches.
Smokeleaf misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Angelo Smokeleaf will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smokeleaf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jamm checks a leg kick.
Smokeleaf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jamm is out of range and Smokeleaf settles back down.
Jamm throws a head kick but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
Jamm misses with a low kick.
Smokeleaf throws a front kick aimed at Jamm's knee but Jamm avoids it well.
Smokeleaf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smokeleaf tries to move into range but Jamm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good work by Jamm as he checks the leg kick.
Smokeleaf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smokeleaf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jamm lands a jab to the head.
Smokeleaf feints and then cracks Jamm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jamm down.
Smokeleaf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jamm's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick but Jamm sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smokeleaf gets caught napping as Jamm dives in and scores a takedown. Smokeleaf manages to retain guard.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jamm is working Smokeleaf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smokeleaf wants to sweep but no luck.
Smokeleaf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jamm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smokeleaf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamm stands up over Smokeleaf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jamm distracts Smokeleaf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smokeleaf is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smokeleaf is one step ahead there.

Smokeleaf stands up and waves to Jamm to follow him.
Smokeleaf lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jamm will feel that in the morning.
Jamm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jamm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf defending well as Jamm loads up on a big left hand.
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick but Jamm checks it.
Jamm misses with an uppercut.
Smokeleaf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jamm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smokeleaf, right into the meat.
Jamm throws a jab but it's blocked by Smokeleaf.
Angelo Smokeleaf is winning the standup battle so far.
Jamm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf moves in looking to clinch but Jamm pushes him off.
Jamm misses with a straight left.
Smokeleaf misses with a double jab.
Jamm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smokeleaf motions for Jamm to come forward. Smokeleaf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smokeleaf throws a right and a left that Jamm avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamm misses with a straight left.
Jamm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf throws a sloppy head kick and Jamm moves out of range easily.
Smokeleaf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamm jabs Smokeleaf right on the nose. Smokeleaf blinks but takes it well.
Smokeleaf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Jamm.
Smokeleaf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jamm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf avoids a kick to the body.
Smokeleaf swings for the body but Jamm moves out of range.
Smokeleaf wants to land a leg kick but Jamm is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonah Jamm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses.
Jamm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf misses the shot to the body.
Smokeleaf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jamm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smokeleaf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smokeleaf ducks under a wild hook from Jamm.
Smokeleaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick which misses Jamm's front leg but catches the back leg as Jamm tries to avoid it.
Smokeleaf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jamm to score with a decent uppercut.
Smokeleaf tries to score with a low kick but Jamm moves his leg out of the way.
Smokeleaf throws a body punch but Jamm moves out of range.
Smokeleaf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smokeleaf throws an off balance right hand
and Jamm counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Jamm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jamm lands a front kick.
Smokeleaf digs a good body shot into Jamm's ribs.
Smokeleaf misses with a wild combination.
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick

and Jamm counters with a shoot takedown. Smokeleaf fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smokeleaf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jamm.
Jamm being controlled here momentarily.
Smokeleaf wants to sweep here but Jamm controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamm is pushing down on Smokeleaf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smokeleaf is fighting to maintain full guard but Jamm has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smokeleaf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jamm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jamm wants to control but Smokeleaf is keeping him busy.
Jonah Jamm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jamm throwing shots but Smokeleaf is blocking nicely.
Jamm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is concentrating on defense, preventing Jamm from advancing position.
Jamm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smokeleaf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smokeleaf regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smokeleaf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jamm wants to control from the top but Smokeleaf keeps moving.
Jamm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smokeleaf seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smokeleaf looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jamm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jamm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jamm throwing strikes but missing.
Jamm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jamm trying to move into half guard but instead Smokeleaf has managed to sweep!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smokeleaf postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonah Jamm really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Smokeleaf tried to score with a low kick but Jamm checks it.
Smokeleaf lands a glancing blow to the side of Jamm's head.
Smokeleaf checks the leg kick.
Jamm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smokeleaf misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Jamm to counter with a crisp jab.
Jamm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smokeleaf connects with a leg kick. Jamm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jamm looks for the body kick but Smokeleaf saw that one coming.
Smokeleaf gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Jamm counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jamm throwing shots but Smokeleaf is blocking nicely.
Jamm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamm trying to advance position but Smokeleaf counters by regaining guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamm content to stall in guard here.
Jamm preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jamm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smokeleaf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jamm manages to get himself to full guard.
Smokeleaf is looking to stand up but Jamm won't let him.
Jamm working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smokeleaf stopping the sweep attempt from Jamm.
Jamm keeping moving, preventing Smokeleaf from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Angelo Smokeleaf wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jamm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smokeleaf misses with a leg kick
and Jamm counters with a right hand to the body.
Smokeleaf throws a hook but Jamm blocks it.
Smokeleaf jabs Jamm right on the nose. Jamm blinks but takes it well.
Smokeleaf misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jamm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jamm connects with a right hand. Smokeleaf shakes it off.
Smokeleaf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jamm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smokeleaf lands a nice hook to Jamm's body. Jamm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smokeleaf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smokeleaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jamm. That did some damage!
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Jamm to counter with a crisp jab.
Smokeleaf tests Jamm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jamm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jamm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smokeleaf is out of range.
Jamm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamm misses the jab.
Jamm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smokeleaf misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Angelo Smokeleaf will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Smokeleaf throws a hook to the side of Jamm's head but Jamm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jamm tries to work over Smokeleaf's front leg with a kick but Smokeleaf checks it.
Jamm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jamm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jamm throws a leg kick which misses Smokeleaf's front leg but catches the back leg as Smokeleaf tries to avoid it.
Smokeleaf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smokeleaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smokeleaf lands a jab to Jamm's midsection.
Jamm throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jamm tried to score with a low kick but Smokeleaf checks it.
Jamm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smokeleaf throws a sloppy body shot
and Jamm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf throws a push kick but Jamm slaps the foot to one side.
Smokeleaf wants to clinch.
Smokeleaf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jamm cracks Smokeleaf with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jamm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smokeleaf moves out of range as Jamm strikes.
Jamm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smokeleaf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Smokeleaf blocks the leg kick.
Smokeleaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smokeleaf lands a jab to the nose.
Smokeleaf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jamm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smokeleaf misses with a two punch combination.
Jamm scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Smokeleaf misses.
Smokeleaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jamm lands with a good body shot.
Smokeleaf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jamm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smokeleaf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jamm counters with a straight right hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A big right from Smokeleaf misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smokeleaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smokeleaf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jamm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jamm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smokeleaf throws a front kick aimed at Jamm's knee but Jamm avoids it well.
Smokeleaf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jamm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jamm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smokeleaf misses with a leg kick
letting Jamm counter with a right hand.
Jamm tries to land a leg kick but Smokeleaf saw it coming and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamm moves out of range of the strikes.
Smokeleaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jamm. That did some damage!
Jamm moves out of range of the body kick.
Smokeleaf takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Jamm misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Smokeleaf misses
and Jamm counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smokeleaf's knee momentarily.
Jamm blocks a leg kick.
Smokeleaf throws a push kick but Jamm slaps the foot to one side.
Jamm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smokeleaf at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jamm looks to throw the jab but Smokeleaf is out of range.
Smokeleaf misses with a body shot.
Smokeleaf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jamm.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonah Jamm.
I think Jamm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonah Jamm!
Jonah Jamm tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.