PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christiano Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Speed (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. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Smokeleaf
vs
Speed

200 cm
32
242 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

192 cm
29
287 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Speed!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick that misses.
Tyson Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smokeleaf is looking to land body kicks.
Speed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smokeleaf lands a leg kick that knocks Speed off balance momentarily.
Speed lands with a shot to the body.
Smokeleaf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Speed finds it's way round the side to connect with Smokeleaf's head.
Smokeleaf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Speed slips a straight right by Smokeleaf.
A jab from Speed misses.
Speed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Speed.
Smokeleaf moves away from the strike by Speed.
Speed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed feints and then cracks Smokeleaf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smokeleaf down.
Smokeleaf moves away from the strike by Speed.
Speed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Speed.
Speed wants to clinch

and Smokeleaf counters with a takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smokeleaf lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speed struggling a bit here.
Smokeleaf advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf unloads with some shots from mount but Speed bucks and avoids them well.
Smokeleaf misses with a head shot.
Speed squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
BOOM! Smokeleaf connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Speed is trying to escape the mount.
Speed is squirming around, avoiding Smokeleaf's attempts to control the action.
Speed just holding on.
Smokeleaf is landing with some decent strikes but Speed is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smokeleaf looking to control but Speed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smokeleaf punching from mount but Speed doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Speed wants to hold on but Smokeleaf pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smokeleaf is working for a guillotine from mount but Speed frees his head quite easily.
Speed tries to lock up and control but Smokeleaf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Speed is squirming around, avoiding Smokeleaf's attempts to control the action.

Smokeleaf swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Speed is now in Smokeleaf's guard. A big mistake from Smokeleaf there, giving up the dominant position!
Smokeleaf is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smokeleaf working a defensive guard but Speed passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed prevents Smokeleaf from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christiano Smokeleaf dominated that round.
That's time! Smokeleaf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Smokeleaf thows a body shot but no joy.
Smokeleaf misses the shot to the body.
Speed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smokeleaf throws a lazy right hand but Speed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smokeleaf here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Speed misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Speed misses.
Speed connects with a looping right hand.
Speed throws a leg kick but Smokeleaf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Speed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Speed misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed lands a glancing blow to the side of Smokeleaf's head.
Speed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smokeleaf.
Speed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speed scores with a hook to the body. Smokeleaf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Speed lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed connects with a jab.
Speed lands with a shot to the body.
Smokeleaf misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Speed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Speed lands a jab to Smokeleaf's midsection.
Smokeleaf misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Smokeleaf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Smokeleaf. Those never looked like landing.
Good leg kick by Speed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Speed thumps Smokeleaf with a low kick.
Speed misses with a wild combination.
Speed with a nice cross.
Speed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Speed throws a leg kick

so Smokeleaf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speed keeping moving, preventing Smokeleaf from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smokeleaf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Speed wants to sweep here but Smokeleaf controlling him for the moment.
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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Speed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smokeleaf throwing strikes but missing.
Smokeleaf is in close to Speed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smokeleaf wants to control from the top but Speed keeps moving.
Speed wants to sweep here but Smokeleaf controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed being controlled here, momentarily.
Speed wants to stand but Smokeleaf is controlling the position.
Speed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smokeleaf's guard.
Smokeleaf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Speed manages to get himself to full guard.
Smokeleaf won't allow Speed to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed keeping moving, preventing Smokeleaf from controlling successfully.
Speed wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smokeleaf manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Speed 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Smokeleaf looks for a takedown but Speed sprawls well.
Speed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Speed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smokeleaf misses with a combination
and Speed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smokeleaf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Speed counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Speed digs a good body shot into Smokeleaf's ribs.
Smokeleaf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smokeleaf staying out of range there.
Tyson Speed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speed throws a leg kick but Smokeleaf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Speed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smokeleaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speed.
Speed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smokeleaf's calf.
Speed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Speed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smokeleaf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christiano Smokeleaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Speed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smokeleaf circles away quickly and effectively.
Smokeleaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Speed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smokeleaf is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Speed.
Speed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smokeleaf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Speed does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smokeleaf misses with a kick to the body.
Tyson Speed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Speed digs a good body shot into Smokeleaf's ribs.
A combination from Smokeleaf does no damage.
Speed scores with a hook.
Speed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Speed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Speed as he connects with a hook.
Speed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed tries to clinch up but Smokeleaf circles away and keeps his distance.
Smokeleaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Speed throws a jab when Smokeleaf was well out of range.
Speed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smokeleaf's calf.
Speed dips to his left and cracks Smokeleaf with an uppercut!

Speed takes the fight into the clinch.
Speed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speed can't find room to land a body shot as Smokeleaf controls the action.
Smokeleaf throws a punch but it's blocked by Speed.
Smokeleaf tries to throw a body punch but Speed avoids it by throwing Smokeleaf back against the cage.
Speed lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed scores with a shoulder strike.

Smokeleaf is rocked!
Speed has a couple of punches blocked by Smokeleaf.
Oh Smokeleaf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Speed misses with some punches.
Speed swings wildly with an uppercut but Smokeleaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speed just leaning against Smokeleaf, taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smokeleaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Speed controls his hands.
Speed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Speed has a couple of punches blocked by Smokeleaf.
Speed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speed misses with some punches.
Speed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smokeleaf swings wildly with an uppercut but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speed blocks an uppercut.
Smokeleaf blocking some punches.
Smokeleaf seems to have got his legs back now.
Smokeleaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smokeleaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speed lands a nice uppercut.
Smokeleaf tries to work over Speed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Speed misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Smokeleaf tries to throw a body punch but Speed avoids it by throwing Smokeleaf back against the cage.
Speed working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Speed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Speed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Speed has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Speed!
Tyson Speed managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Perkele!, into his post fight interview.