PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baron Suzaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big J Smiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiles has chosen Smile Like You Mean It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Big J Smiles has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Suzaski
vs
J Smiles

182 cm
21
201 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

198 cm
22
197 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Baron Suzaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big J Smiles!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smiles rushes Suzaski and presses him up against the cage.
Smiles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smiles connects with a knee to the head.
Smiles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suzaski blocks it with crossed arms.
Smiles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suzaski avoiding damage as Smiles throws knees to the body.
Suzaski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but Suzaski blocks with his arms.
Smiles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Suzaski is keeping busy.
Suzaski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smiles to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Suzaski.
Smiles misses with a knee strike.
Suzaski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smiles's elbow.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suzaski avoids it.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Suzaski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smiles's elbow.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
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!
Smiles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiles unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suzaski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
Smiles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Suzaski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suzaski tries to pull guard but Smiles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smiles prevents a body shot from Suzaski.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suzaski.
Suzaski lands a right hand.
Smiles scores with a shoulder strike.

Suzaski breaks from the clinch.

Smiles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Smiles.
Smiles landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzaski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Suzaski managing to block the knees to the body from Smiles.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smiles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Suzaski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Suzaski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smiles wants to stand but Suzaski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Suzaski is looking to stand up but Smiles isn't so interested in that idea.
Smiles wants to get up but he can't break Suzaski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smiles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Suzaski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smiles wants to get up but he can't break Suzaski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Suzaski is working an open guard so Smiles takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smiles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Suzaski has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Suzaski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suzaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suzaski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smiles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Suzaski is breathing heavily.
Smiles taking a breather.
Suzaski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smiles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suzaski blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smiles obliges.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but Suzaski blocks with his arms.
Suzaski managing to block the knees to the body from Smiles.
Smiles blocks a body shot from Suzaski.
Smiles controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smiles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Suzaski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiles has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Suzaski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smiles can turn it around.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smiles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smiles is trying to stall.
Smiles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Suzaski blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smiles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suzaski blocks it with crossed arms.
Suzaski avoiding damage as Smiles throws knees to the body.
Suzaski throws a head punch that misses.
Smiles tries to land knees in the clinch but Suzaski avoids the damage to the body.
Smiles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smiles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suzaski tries to throw a body punch but Smiles avoids it by throwing Suzaski back against the cage.
Smiles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smiles tries a body shot but Suzaski blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big J Smiles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smiles pushes Suzaski up against the cage in a clinch.
Suzaski misses with a punch on the inside.
Suzaski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suzaski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Suzaski breaks from the clinch.
Suzaski misses with an attempted mid kick.

Smiles clinches up against the cage.
Suzaski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smiles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smiles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzaski's face.

Suzaski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Smiles clinches with his opponent.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzaski's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suzaski avoiding damage as Smiles throws knees to the body.
Suzaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Suzaski.
Smiles slowing the pace effectively.
Smiles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smiles is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smiles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smiles is stalling here.
Smiles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smiles lands a good knee to the midsection. Suzaski won't want to take too many of those.
Suzaski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smiles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smiles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Smiles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
Smiles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Smiles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzaski's face.
Smiles scores a nice knee to the body.
Smiles looking to slow down the pace here.
Smiles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suzaski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suzaski.
Smiles tries to stall but Suzaski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smiles with a knee to the head.

Suzaski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smiles tries to clinch up but Suzaski circles away and keeps his distance.
Suzaski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smiles is out of range and Suzaski settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Smiles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Suzaski misses.

Smiles takes the fight into the clinch.
Suzaski takes a shot to the head.
Suzaski lands with a light punch inside.
Smiles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
Smiles lands a knee to the head.
Smiles connects with a knee to the head.
Suzaski misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suzaski as Smiles tries to tie him up.
Suzaski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smiles trying to control the position but instead, Suzaski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smiles into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smiles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suzaski.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzaski's face.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzaski's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Suzaski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Suzaski manages to break the clinch.

Suzaski takes the fight into the clinch.
Suzaski is leaning against Smiles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Suzaski pulls guard effortlessly.
Smiles wants to stand but Suzaski is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big J Smiles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Smiles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suzaski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suzaski fails with a takedown attempt.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suzaski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suzaski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Smiles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Suzaski takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Baron Suzaski has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiles looking to throw knees to the head but Suzaski is blocking nicely.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Suzaski blocks it.
Smiles with a knee to the head.

Suzaski is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suzaski.
Suzaski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smiles walks away with a smile on his face. Suzaski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Suzaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smiles rushes Suzaski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suzaski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suzaski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
Smiles tries to land knees in the clinch but Suzaski avoids the damage to the body.
Suzaski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suzaski is trying to force a seperation but Smiles has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smiles obliges.
The referee calls for Smiles to work.
Suzaski tries to work over Smiles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smiles taking a breather.
Suzaski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiles with a knee to the head.
Big J Smiles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smiles gets through Suzaski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Suzaski lands a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski won't allow Smiles to get back to his feet.

Suzaski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Smiles closes the distance and pushes Suzaski back into the cage.
Suzaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smiles avoiding damage.

Suzaski breaks the clinch.
Smiles moves in looking to clinch but Suzaski pushes him off.
Suzaski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smiles moves in looking to clinch but Suzaski pushes him off.

Smiles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Suzaski - that landed with a thud.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Suzaski blocks it.
Smiles misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiles blocks a body shot from Suzaski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smiles.
Suzaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smiles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suzaski's efforts to push away.

Suzaski lands a takedown into guard.

Suzaski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smiles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Suzaski misses.
Smiles moves in looking to clinch but Suzaski pushes him off.

Smiles forces Suzaski back against the cage and clinches.
Suzaski lands a shot to the body.
Smiles tries to land knees in the clinch but Suzaski avoids the damage to the body.
Smiles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suzaski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smiles avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Suzaski fails to land.
Suzaski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suzaski is trying to pull guard but Smiles has him pressed against the cage.
Smiles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smiles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suzaski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiles working Suzaski over with knees to the body.
Smiles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Suzaski lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Suzaski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suzaski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baron Suzaski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smiles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suzaski avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big J Smiles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smiles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big J Smiles!
Big J Smiles was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.