PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Smash Ya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Luis Cantero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cantero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: La mandanga. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Smash Ya
vs
Luis Cantero

185 cm
27
189 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

183 cm
24
183 lbs
15 - 9 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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[CBK] Smashwear Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Crazy Smash Ya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Luis Cantero!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smash Ya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smash Ya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cantero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smash Ya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crazy Smash Ya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Luis Cantero.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smash Ya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cantero misses with a right hand
and Smash Ya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Smash Ya gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Smash Ya.

Cantero breaks the clinch.
Cantero looks gassed!
Smash Ya throws a shot to the body.
Cantero misses with a takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya swinging wildly here.
Cantero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smash Ya wants to clinch.
Cantero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smash Ya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crazy Smash Ya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cantero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smash Ya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cantero misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Smash Ya to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Smash Ya.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya takes a swing at Cantero's ribcage but misses.
Smash Ya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cantero.
Cantero moves away from the strike by Smash Ya.
Cantero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cantero shoots and misses
and Smash Ya counters with a straight right hand.
Cantero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smash Ya counters with a three punch combo that has Cantero backing up. Cantero nods at Smash Ya to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Smash Ya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cantero fails with the takedown

and Smash Ya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smash Ya.
Crazy Smash Ya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Luis Cantero.
Cantero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smash Ya pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smash Ya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cantero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a right hand to the body.
Cantero is breathing heavily.
Cantero moves out of range of the strikes.
Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a right hand to the body.
Smash Ya scores with the left hand. Cantero knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smash Ya lands the left hand.
Smash Ya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cantero.
Cantero has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crazy Smash Ya is winning the standup battle so far.
Smash Ya clobbers Cantero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya connects with a right hand. Cantero shakes it off.
Smash Ya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smash Ya misses with a lunging right hand

and Cantero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cantero.
Cantero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smash Ya is looking to stand back up but Cantero counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smash Ya.
Smash Ya tries to kick Cantero off but Cantero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cantero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantero not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Cantero is looking for a kimura here.

Cantero is looking for a kimura here.
Cantero 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.

Crazy Smash Ya dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cantero ducks under a wild hook from Smash Ya.
Cantero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smash Ya throws a poor cross that misses

and Cantero counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smash Ya's guard now.
Cantero forces his way into half guard.
Cantero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smash Ya wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Ya is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Smash Ya pushes Cantero off looking to stand but Cantero dives back in and keeps control.
Cantero trying to pass the guard but Smash Ya defending well.
Smash Ya pushes Cantero off looking to stand but Cantero dives back in and keeps control.
Smash Ya holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Smash Ya is looking to improve his position.

That's two 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.
Cantero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smash Ya wants to improve his position but Cantero is controlling well.
Cantero trying to control from half guard but Smash Ya is working away.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cantero with a poor takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a stiff right hand.
Cantero circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smash Ya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cantero throws a sloppy body shot
and Smash Ya counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smash Ya.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smash Ya.
Smash Ya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smash Ya punishes Cantero's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantero misses with a takedown
and Smash Ya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crazy Smash Ya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Luis Cantero.
Cantero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smash Ya counters with a two punch combo.
Smash Ya jabs Cantero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smash Ya scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Smash Ya clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fighters circling - Smash Ya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smash Ya lands a jab to the nose.
Smash Ya thows a body shot but no joy.
Smash Ya throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Ya looks to land a left hand but Cantero moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Smash Ya.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Ya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cantero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cantero misses with a takedown attempt
and Smash Ya counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a two punch combo.
Crazy Smash Ya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Luis Cantero.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cantero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cantero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya throws a right hand that misses

and Cantero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cantero.
Smash Ya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smash Ya tries to get out of the position.
Cantero thows a big elbow that misses.
Cantero preventing the sweep.
Smash Ya lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cantero!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya trying to control but Cantero is having none of it.
Cantero regains half guard.

That's four 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.
Cantero is trying to control but Smash Ya passes into side control!
Cantero can't do much from the bottom here.
Cantero regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smash Ya wants to stand up but Cantero has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Smash Ya wants to pass to mount but Cantero is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jose Luis Cantero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Smash Ya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cantero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cantero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smash Ya fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantero misses with a takedown attempt
and Smash Ya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smash Ya takes a swing at Cantero's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantero misses with a body punch
and Smash Ya counters with a left to the body.
Smash Ya lands with a cross.
Cantero with a poor takedown
and Cantero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cantero tries for a takedown but Smash Ya circles away easily
and Smash Ya counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cantero's knee momentarily.
Crazy Smash Ya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Luis Cantero.
Cantero is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cantero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Cantero shoots in and bounces Smash Ya off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cantero postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantero controlling from the top position.

Smash Ya manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smash Ya throws a big shot that misses.
Jose Luis Cantero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Ya tries to land a leg kick but Cantero saw it coming and moves away.
Smash Ya misses with a hook

and Cantero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantero stalling away here and it's allowed Smash Ya to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cantero trying to move into half guard but instead Smash Ya has managed to sweep!

Cantero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smash Ya is aware though and is defending well.
Smash Ya trying to control but Cantero is working from the bottom.
Cantero wants to sweep here but Smash Ya controlling him for the moment.
Jose Luis Cantero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smash Ya has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cantero is proving hard to escape from.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jose Luis Cantero.
I think Smash Ya 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Crazy Smash Ya!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Crazy Smash Ya!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Crazy Smash Ya!

Crazy Smash Ya wins by unanimous decision!
Crazy Smash Ya retains his middleweight title!