PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hylox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyson Hylox's chin.

Hylox
vs
Smith

185 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Hylox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hylox fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Hylox moves away and avoids it.
Hylox lands with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Hylox on that attempt.
Kevin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hylox slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith tries to bum rush Hylox with a series of wild strikes but Hylox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hylox.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Hylox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hylox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Hylox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Hylox. Hylox gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Hylox's side.
Hylox misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Hylox saw that one coming.
Smith misses with the combination.
Kevin Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hylox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hylox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Hylox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Hylox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a right hand that Hylox ducks under and follows up with a left that Hylox also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a right and a left that Hylox avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Hylox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hylox is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hylox dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hylox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hylox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hylox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hylox.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hylox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hylox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hylox gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith tries to bum rush Hylox with a series of wild strikes but Hylox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hylox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Hylox shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hylox.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith tries to bum rush Hylox with a series of wild strikes but Hylox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hylox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Hylox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hylox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Hylox wants to clinch.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hylox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hylox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith is controlling Hylox's posture.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Smith 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.

Smith throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hylox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Hylox tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hylox from controlling successfully.
Hylox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hylox forces his way into half guard.
Hylox trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Hylox from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Hylox is controlling him well.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Hylox has control of the leg.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hylox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hylox from controlling successfully.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith misses with a combination

so Hylox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Hylox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hylox being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hylox from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Hylox is having none of it.
Smith is trying to keep Hylox in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Hylox dominated that second round.
That's time! Hylox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Smith misses with a double jab
and Hylox counters with a nice body shot.
Hylox cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hylox counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith wants to stand but Hylox is controlling the position.
Hylox postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Hylox tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Hylox trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hylox is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hylox is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hylox is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Smith gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hylox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hylox is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hylox manages to mount him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hylox trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Hylox avoids the attempt from Smith to control.

That's four 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.
Hylox thowing shots but they're missing.
Hylox avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Tyson Hylox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Hylox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hylox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Hylox!