PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyborg comes to the cage accompanied by Awaken . The crowd seem to be enjoying Smithy's choice of entrance music: Diabolic- Soldier's Logic. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cyborg
vs
Smithy

168 cm
33
134 lbs
28 - 17 - 0

157 cm
38
147 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Cyborg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Smithy!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smithy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cyborg. Cyborg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smithy works Cyborg's body with a nice hook.
Smithy jabs at Cyborg's body.
Smithy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smithy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cyborg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Crunch! Cyborg slams his shin into Smithy's torso.
Smithy misses with a low kick.
Smithy misses with a body kick.
Cyborg blocks a head kick by Smithy.
A telegraphed right hand from Smithy misses the target.
Cyborg slips under a jab from Smithy.
Cyborg throws a leg kick but Smithy moved away.
Cyborg connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Cyborg misses
and Smithy counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smithy slips a straight right by Cyborg.
Cyborg motions for Smithy to come forward. Cyborg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smithy misses with a straight left.
Cyborg connects with an inside leg kick.
Cyborg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smithy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cyborg connects with a solid leg kick.
Cyborg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smithy walks into a stiff left hand from Cyborg.
Cyborg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smithy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smithy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cyborg's sensitive parts.
Smithy lands a leg kick that knocks Cyborg off balance momentarily.
Smithy moves out of range of the body kick from Cyborg.
Smithy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cyborg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy scores with a leg kick.
Smithy avoids the body shot from Cyborg.
Smithy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Smithy blocks the leg kick.
Cyborg throws a front kick aimed at Smithy's knee but Smithy avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithy cracks the inside of Cyborg's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Smithy.
Smithy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cyborg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smithy.
Smithy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cyborg was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithy.
Smithy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cyborg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cyborg throws a hook to the side of Smithy's head but Smithy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg connects with a solid leg kick.
Cyborg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cyborg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smithy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cyborg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smithy's knee momentarily.
Smithy misses the shot to the body.
Cyborg lands with a slapping head kick.
Cyborg throws a low kick but Smithy avoids it.
Cyborg throws a leg kick but Smithy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smithy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cyborg throws out the jab.
Cyborg misses with a low kick.
Cyborg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cyborg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smithy will feel that in the morning.
Smithy blocks a leg kick.
Cyborg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithy tried to score with a low kick but Cyborg checks it.
Cyborg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smithy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cyborg rather than just go for the knockout.
Cyborg is looking to land body kicks.
Smithy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cyborg throws out the jab.
Smithy thuds a left hand into Cyborg's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cyborg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smithy if he has to take too many more of those.
Smithy is looking to chop away at Cyborg's legs.
Cyborg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cyborg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smithy's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smithy. Cyborg does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smithy scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cyborg.
Smithy scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timmy Smithy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smithy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cyborg is able to avoid easily.
Cyborg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smithy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cyborg.
Cyborg throws out a leg kick but Smithy moves out of range and Cyborg only half commits.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cyborg checks a leg kick.
Smithy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cyborg does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smithy avoids the body shot from Cyborg.
Cyborg throws a body punch but Smithy moves out of range.
Cyborg blocks a jab.
Smithy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Decent striking displayed by Smithy there.
Cyborg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smithy checks the leg kick.
Cyborg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Smithy.
Cyborg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Cyborg blocks the leg kick.
Smithy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cyborg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smithy.
Cyborg cracks the inside of Smithy's front leg.
Cyborg misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Cyborg misses
and Smithy counters with a body kick.
Cyborg moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cyborg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cyborg tries a low kick but Smithy avoids it.
Cyborg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smithy counters with a nice leg kick.
Cyborg throws a leg kick but Smithy sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cyborg checks a leg kick.
Cyborg thows a body kick. Smithy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cyborg lands with an uppercut that bounces Smithy off the cage and back into range.
Smithy throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithy throws a leg kick that misses.
Cyborg blocks a low kick nicely.
Smithy blocks a head kick by Cyborg.
Smithy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cyborg.
Cyborg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cyborg misses with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cyborg.
Smithy connects with a leg kick. Cyborg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smithy thumps Cyborg with a low kick.
Cyborg swings widly with a right hand
and Smithy counters with a thumping low kick.
Smithy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cyborg, right into the meat.
Cyborg misses with a low kick.
Smithy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cyborg is out of range.
Smithy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Timmy Smithy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cyborg misses with a right hand
and Smithy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cyborg missing with a left hand there. Smithy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smithy misses with a low kick.
Cyborg tried to score with a low kick but Smithy checks it.
The fighters circling - Smithy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chris Cyborg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg throws a lazy right hand but Smithy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cyborg thuds his right hand into Smithy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smithy lands with a nice combination. Cyborg backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cyborg misses with a low kick.
Cyborg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smithy sizes up Cyborg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smithy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cyborg delivers a nice body kick.
Smithy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cyborg.
Cyborg throws a head kick but Smithy moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smithy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cyborg throws out the jab.
Smithy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cyborg misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Smithy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Cyborg throws a solid leg kick but Smithy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cyborg.
Smithy misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Smithy is predictable there
and Cyborg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A solid body kick from Cyborg.
Smithy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cyborg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smithy keeps Cyborg at a distance using the push kick.
Smithy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cyborg.
Smithy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smithy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cyborg avoids the body shot from Smithy.
An inside leg kick from Cyborg misses.
Smithy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cyborg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smithy throws a sloppy head kick and Cyborg moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smithy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cyborg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cyborg scores with a jab.
Cyborg lands a nice looking body shot.
Cyborg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithy.
Smithy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cyborg throws a leg kick but Smithy checks it.
Smithy checks a low kick from Cyborg.
Cyborg misses with a head kick.
Smithy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cyborg throws a hook but Smithy blocks it.
Cyborg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smithy counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cyborg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cyborg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smithy is able to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy checks a leg kick.
Cyborg tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cyborg. Smithy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cyborg misses with a low kick.
Cyborg misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smithy checks a leg kick.
Cyborg throws a front kick aimed at Smithy's knee but Smithy avoids it well.
Chris Cyborg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cyborg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smithy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cyborg throws a leg kick but Smithy checks it.
Cyborg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cyborg thows a body shot but no joy.
Smithy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg lands with an overhand left.
Smithy moves out of range of the body kick from Cyborg.
Smithy cracks a nice hook into Cyborg's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smithy.
Cyborg looks to land a left hand but Smithy moved out of range nicely.
Smithy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cyborg's head.
Smithy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cyborg cracks the inside of Smithy's front leg.
Nice body kick from Smithy.
Smithy swings for the body but Cyborg moves out of range.
Cyborg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smithy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cyborg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smithy is able to avoid easily.
Smithy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smithy swings for the body but Cyborg moves out of range.
Cyborg wants to land a leg kick but Smithy is out of range.
Cyborg looks for the body kick but Smithy saw that one coming.
Smithy moves out of range of the strikes.
Cyborg tries a head kick but it misses.
Smithy lands a body shot.
Smithy with a hook.
Smithy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smithy scores with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smithy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cyborg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cyborg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timmy Smithy.
Well Smithy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Smithy!
A relieved looking Timmy Smithy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.