PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Smith (ranked 2463 p4p, 24290 weight class) and Mmm Mmm (ranked 245 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mmm Mmm enters the cage!

Smith
vs
Mmm

175 cm
25
146
4 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
143
1 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackson Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mmm Mmm!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Mmm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.

Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mmm pulls his head out easily.
Smith pushes Mmm off looking to stand but Mmm dives back in and keeps control.
Smith wants to control the action here but instead Mmm manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mmm looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mmm content just to control the position here.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Mmm has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith trying desperately to get to his feet.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smith trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mmm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Mmm content just to control the position here.
Smith tries to hold on but Mmm pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mmm avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
You get the feeling that Smith really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mmm avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mmm 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mmm Mmm dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mmm shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Mmm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pushes Mmm off looking to stand but Mmm dives back in and keeps control.
Smith is looking to improve his position.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mmm controls the pace.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mmm's guard.

Mmm keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Smith has gone for a leg lock! Mmm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.

Mmm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mmm dives into side control.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith is trying to buck Mmm off.

Mmm decides to stand back up. Mmm steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.

Mmm shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.

Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mmm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to bench press Mmm off him but Mmm keeps the position.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mmm asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smith tries to bench press Mmm off him but Mmm keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to escape but Mmm is in control.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jackson Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mmm fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mmm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Mmm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range as Mmm throws a body kick.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mmm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mmm Mmm.
Mmm shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Mmm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mmm Mmm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Mmm closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Mmm getting side control.

Mmm decides to stand up.
Mmm shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Mmm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Mmm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mmm closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mmm manages to move to mount!
Mmm Mmm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mmm avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Mmm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Smith bucks Mmm off and manages to get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mmm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mmm Mmm.
I think Mmm 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mmm Mmm!