PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beugina Unki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smith
vs
Unki

170 cm
22
135 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
29
144 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 Tokyo, Sean Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beugina Unki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Unki misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Unki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck for Unki with that takedown attempt.
Sean Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beugina Unki.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Unki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Unki or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Smith thumps Unki with a low kick.
Unki misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Beugina Unki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Unki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Unki on that attempt.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Unki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Unki off to one side.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Unki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Unki 's knee.
Unki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unki looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Unki tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Unki looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Unki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith leaves Unki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Unki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Unki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Unki fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Unki's knee momentarily.
A head kick from Smith lands but Unki takes it in his stride.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
Sean Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Unki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Unki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Unki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Unki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Horrible takedown by Unki or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Unki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Unki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Unki down.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
Unki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith scores with a head kick. Unki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Unki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Unki takes a step back to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Smith tenderised Unki's leg. Unki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Unki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Unki fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Unki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Unki fails with a takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Unki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Unki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Unki 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 scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Unki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Unki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Unki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Unki. Unki gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Unki with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Unki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Unki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Unki stumbling back into the cage.
Smith is looking to slow Unki down with leg kicks.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Unki is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Unki.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Unki shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith thumps Unki with a low kick.
Unki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unki. That did some damage!
Smith is looking to slow Unki down with leg kicks.
Unki shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Unki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Unki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unki shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
Unki misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith lands a head kick. Unki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Unki's head.
Unki fails with the takedown.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Unki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Unki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Unki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Unki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Unki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Unki's head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Unki misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith connects with a leg kick. Unki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Unki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Unki looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unki.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Unki has his takedown stuffed
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Unki 's knee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Unki's sensitive parts.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Unki takes a step back to recover.
Unki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Unki's front leg but catches the back leg as Unki tries to avoid it.
Smith cracks the inside of Unki's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Unki.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Unki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

That kick from Smith tenderised Unki's leg. Unki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Unki's front leg but catches the back leg as Unki tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Unki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Unki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Unki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Unki gets slowly back to his feet.
Sean Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beugina Unki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Unki is breathing heavily.
Unki shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Unki 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 lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Unki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Smith has got the better of the exchanges.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
Unki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unki shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Unki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Unki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Unki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Unki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Unki shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Unki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Unki tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Unki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Unki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Unki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Unki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Unki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sean Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Unki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Unki if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Unki has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Unki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Unki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Unki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Smith tenderised Unki's leg. Unki is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick from Smith lands but Unki takes it in his stride.
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
Smith feints and then cracks Unki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unki down.
Unki shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
Unki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Unki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Unki off balance momentarily.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Unki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith connects with a leg kick. Unki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Horrible takedown by Unki or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unki can do to turn this around?
Unki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Unki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Sean Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Unki's sensitive parts.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Unki.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Unki shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Unki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unki. That did some damage!
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
No luck for Unki with that takedown attempt.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Unki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Unki stumbling back into the cage.
Unki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Unki's front leg but catches the back leg as Unki tries to avoid it.
Unki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Unki somewhat.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unki's calf.
Unki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Unki off to one side.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Unki shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Unki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Unki is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unki.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Unki fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a head kick that Unki semi-blocks.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Unki.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Unki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Unki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Unki shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Unki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith thows a body kick. Unki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Unki tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Sean Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Unki in the body.
Beugina Unki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Sean Smith!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Sean Smith!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Sean Smith!

Sean Smith wins by unanimous decision!
Sean Smith spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.