PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christiano Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elroy Kleinschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smokeleaf kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Clawfinger Biggest & the Best. Kleinschmidt has chosen Pezet - Slang 2 as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Elroy Kleinschmidt was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Smokeleaf
vs
Kleinschmidt

200 cm
31
242 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

190 cm
32
273 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Christiano Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elroy Kleinschmidt!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleinschmidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Smokeleaf is just out of range.
Smokeleaf misses with a few strikes there.
Smokeleaf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kleinschmidt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kleinschmidt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smokeleaf avoids the body shot from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kleinschmidt throws a low kick but Smokeleaf moves out of range easily.
Smokeleaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kleinschmidt manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kleinschmidt.
Smokeleaf slips a straight right by Kleinschmidt.
Smokeleaf avoids the body shot from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smokeleaf walks into a straight right hand from Kleinschmidt.
Smokeleaf swings for the body but Kleinschmidt moves out of range.
Kleinschmidt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smokeleaf staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kleinschmidt motions for Smokeleaf to come forward. Kleinschmidt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Smokeleaf.
Kleinschmidt throws a leg kick that is checked

so Smokeleaf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smokeleaf scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smokeleaf passes Kleinschmidt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smokeleaf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kleinschmidt defending well though.
Smokeleaf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kleinschmidt won't allow Smokeleaf to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smokeleaf is trying to work for a kimura but Kleinschmidt is defending well.
Smokeleaf trying to advance position but Kleinschmidt counters by regaining guard.
Smokeleaf wants to pass the guard but Kleinschmidt is keeping the position.
Kleinschmidt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf won't allow Kleinschmidt to get back to his feet.
Smokeleaf passes Kleinschmidt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smokeleaf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kleinschmidt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Christiano Smokeleaf wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kleinschmidt is looking to score with low kicks.
Smokeleaf misses with a straight right.
Kleinschmidt dodges the punch combination from Smokeleaf.
Kleinschmidt misses with a double jab

and Smokeleaf counters with a shoot takedown. Kleinschmidt fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kleinschmidt wants to stand and escape but Smokeleaf is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smokeleaf stands and throws Kleinschmidt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smokeleaf trying to control the action but Kleinschmidt is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smokeleaf throws a series of punches but Kleinschmidt avoids them all with ease.

Smokeleaf clinches up against the cage.
Kleinschmidt tries to throw a body punch but Smokeleaf avoids it by throwing Kleinschmidt back against the cage.
Kleinschmidt blocking some punches.
Smokeleaf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smokeleaf throws a punch but it's blocked by Kleinschmidt.
A short body shot lands from Kleinschmidt as the two fighters clinch.
Kleinschmidt struggles to land a body shot inside as Smokeleaf controls his hands.
Smokeleaf throws a punch but it's blocked by Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Smokeleaf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kleinschmidt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kleinschmidt can't find room to land a body shot as Smokeleaf controls the action.
Smokeleaf blocks a body shot from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is looking to break free of the clinch but Smokeleaf has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smokeleaf.
Kleinschmidt working aggressively here.

Smokeleaf turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smokeleaf wants to control but Kleinschmidt is keeping him busy.
Kleinschmidt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Smokeleaf is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kleinschmidt can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kleinschmidt is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smokeleaf.
Kleinschmidt holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smokeleaf tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smokeleaf punching from mount but Kleinschmidt doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kleinschmidt wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf content just to control the position here.
Smokeleaf with the ground and pound from mount.
Smokeleaf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kleinschmidt is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kleinschmidt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smokeleaf throwing strikes but Kleinschmidt recovers to half guard. A much better position.

Smokeleaf seems to be working for a kimura but Kleinschmidt defends the submission attempt.
Smokeleaf has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Smokeleaf is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christiano Smokeleaf dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Smokeleaf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smokeleaf looks to land a left hand but Kleinschmidt moved out of range nicely.
Kleinschmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smokeleaf scores with a decent looking hook.
Kleinschmidt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smokeleaf is out of range.
Smokeleaf scores with a one two! Kleinschmidt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smokeleaf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smokeleaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smokeleaf.
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!
Kleinschmidt throws a body punch but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
Smokeleaf keeps Kleinschmidt at a distance using the push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt staying out of range there.
Smokeleaf gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kleinschmidt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kleinschmidt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Kleinschmidt is predictable there

and Smokeleaf counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kleinschmidt's guard now.
Smokeleaf looking to sit in guard and control but Kleinschmidt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Smokeleaf working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kleinschmidt has passed into half guard!
Smokeleaf is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smokeleaf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smokeleaf trying to control from the bottom.
Christiano Smokeleaf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf gets back to full guard.
Kleinschmidt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Smokeleaf throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kleinschmidt uses it to pass to side control.
Smokeleaf trying to control but Kleinschmidt flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is not going to allow Smokeleaf to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Smokeleaf's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smokeleaf looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kleinschmidt.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position but Kleinschmidt manages to sink in the hooks.
Elroy Kleinschmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smokeleaf tries to roll but Kleinschmidt sticks to his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smokeleaf is working hard here to advance position.

Smokeleaf showing good submission defense here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christiano Smokeleaf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smokeleaf, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christiano Smokeleaf!
A victorious Christiano Smokeleaf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Elroy Kleinschmidt was interviewed post fight and said 'I want rematch!'.