PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Smythinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slade kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ratatat - Lex. 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.

Slade
vs
Smythinton

193 cm
25
216 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

180 cm
26
219 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Francis Smythinton!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade blocks a jab.
Slade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smythinton walks into a jab.
Smythinton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slade moves away.
Slade lands a leg kick that knocks Smythinton off balance momentarily.
Smythinton dodges the punch combination from Slade.
Smythinton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slade counters with a nice uppercut.
Slade moves away from the strike by Smythinton.
A low kick from Smythinton misses
letting Slade counter with a right hand.
Slade scores with a sloppy right hand. Smythinton should have avoided that one.
Slade lands with an uppercut that bounces Smythinton off the cage and back into rage.
Smythinton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smythinton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smythinton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slade to score with a decent uppercut.
Slade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smythinton looks to throw a body kick
and Slade counters with a nice body shot.
Smythinton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smythinton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slade to score with a decent uppercut.
Slade digs a good body shot into Smythinton's ribs.
Slade slips a jab from Smythinton.
Smythinton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smythinton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smythinton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slade counters with a left to the body.
Smythinton throws a sloppy head kick
and Slade counters with a two punch combo.
Slade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smythinton.
Smythinton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smythinton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slade counters with a slapping leg kick.
Slade digs a good body shot into Smythinton's ribs.
Smythinton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smythinton misses with a leg kick
and Slade counters with a left to the body.
Slade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slade lands a right hook to the body.
Francis Smythinton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slade lands a head kick. Smythinton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Slade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smythinton looks gassed!
Slade staying out of range there.
A head kick by Smythinton misses
and Slade makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smythinton really felt that one!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slade scores with a punch to the head.
Slade lands with an uppercut that bounces Smythinton off the cage and back into rage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slade, right into the meat.
Slade connects with a leg kick. Smythinton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade thumps Smythinton with a low kick.
Slade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slade scores with a hook to the body. Smythinton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slade scores with a punch to the head.
Smythinton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slade.
Slade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A low kick from Smythinton is predictable there
and Slade counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Slade.
Jab, jab by Slade - just one landing.
Smythinton is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Slade scores with a nice body kick.
Slade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slade scores with a punch to the head.
Smythinton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smythinton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smythinton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smythinton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Slade stuns Smythinton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smythinton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smythinton takes one to the chin there.
Slade throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smythinton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slade lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slade scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Slade lands a body shot.
Slade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smythinton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smythinton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slade connects with an inside leg kick.
Slade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slade stuns Smythinton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slade scores with a punch to the head.
Smythinton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slade cracks Smythinton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slade throws a leg kick which misses Smythinton's front leg but catches the back leg as Smythinton tries to avoid it.
Slade is working the combinations to good effect here.
Slade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smythinton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slade jabs Smythinton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slade is looking to wear down Smythinton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smythinton on the side of the head.
Slade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slade digs a good hook to Smythinton's body.
Smythinton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slade lands a nice looking body shot.
Slade connects with a body shot.
Slade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smythinton's calf.
Slade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slade.
Slade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Slade thuds his right hand into Smythinton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smythinton takes one on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smythinton, right into the meat.
Slade thuds his right hand into Smythinton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smythinton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Slade dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Slade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slade throws a series of punches but Smythinton moves out of range.
Smythinton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slade 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.
Smythinton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smythinton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smythinton thinking.
An inside leg kick from Smythinton misses.
Smythinton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smythinton throws a head kick that misses
and Slade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smythinton stuns Slade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smythinton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slade stuns Smythinton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slade cracks a nice hook into Smythinton's ribs.
Francis Smythinton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slade cracks Smythinton with a good jab.
Smythinton is breathing heavily.
Smythinton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smythinton doesn't seem bothered though.
Slade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jason Slade is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Slade coming out on top.
Slade lands with a nice body punch.
Slade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A low kick from Smythinton misses
and Slade counters with a low kick, right behind Smythinton 's knee.
Slade lands a jab to Smythinton's midsection.
Slade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smythinton can do to turn this around?
Jab from Slade.
Slade throws a leg kick which misses Smythinton's front leg but catches the back leg as Smythinton tries to avoid it.
Slade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smythinton on the side of the head.
Slade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smythinton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slade scores with a jab. Smythinton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slade lands a nice hook to Smythinton's body. Smythinton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Slade. Beautiful body shot.
Slade throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slade.
Smythinton drops his hands momentarily and Slade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smythinton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slade. Slade obviously looking to wear him down.
Slade lands with a good body shot.
A cross from Slade lands.
Slade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smythinton's hands.
Smythinton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slade.
Slade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slade stuns Smythinton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smythinton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Slade coming out on top.
Slade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smythinton's sensitive parts.
Smythinton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Slade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Slade finds it's target.
Slade lands with an overhand left.
Slade digs a good body shot into Smythinton's ribs.
Slade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smythinton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smythinton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smythinton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smythinton misses with a looping left.
Slade jabs at Smythinton's body.
Slade scoring well with a low kick there.
Donk. Slade catches Smythinton right on the button with a cross.
Slade throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smythinton's head.
Slade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slade punishes Smythinton's body with a nice straight punch.
Slade cracks the inside of Smythinton's front leg.
A low kick from Smythinton is predictable there
and Slade counters with a nice leg kick.
Smythinton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Slade cracks a nice hook into Smythinton's ribs.
That kick from Slade tenderised Smythinton's leg. Smythinton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slade cracks Smythinton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slade lands a leg kick that knocks Smythinton off balance momentarily.
Slade throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smythinton walks into a left hand.
Smythinton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slade.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smythinton might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Slade has got the better of the exchanges.
Slade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smythinton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slade finds it's way round the side to connect with Smythinton's head.
Slade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slade lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smythinton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smythinton. That did some damage!
Slade jabs Smythinton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smythinton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slade lands with an uppercut that bounces Smythinton off the cage and back into rage.
Smythinton takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smythinton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slade.
Slade scores with a hook.
Slade connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Slade dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Slade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smythinton thows a leg kick but Slade checks it
and Slade counters with a body kick.
Smythinton throws a combination that misses
and Slade counters with a good low kick that Smythinton was not able to check.
Slade throws a series of strikes that have Smythinton backpedaling.
Slade lands a nice shot that snaps Smythinton's head back.
Slade connects with a right hand. Smythinton shakes it off.
Slade scores with a shot to the body.
Smythinton looks to throw the jab but Slade is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Slade.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smythinton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smythinton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smythinton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slade lands a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slade. That's going to slow Smythinton down.
Smythinton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slade throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smythinton's head.
Smythinton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Slade.
Slade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Smythinton is predictable there
and Smythinton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smythinton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slade can pounce on him.
Slade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slade jabs Smythinton right on the nose. Smythinton blinks but takes it well.
Slade cracks Smythinton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smythinton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slade counters with a nice uppercut.
Smythinton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slade.
A shot to the liver by Slade. Beautiful body shot.
Smythinton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smythinton throws a leg kick
and Slade counters with a nice body shot.
Slade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slade lands with an uppercut that bounces Smythinton off the cage and back into rage.
Slade dips to his left and cracks Smythinton with an uppercut!
Smythinton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slade counters with a nice body shot.
Smythinton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slade.
Slade scores with a body shot.
Slade connects with a leg kick. Smythinton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smythinton throws a combination that misses
and Slade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smythinton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slade.
Slade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smythinton's sensitive parts.
Smythinton ducks right into an uppercut from Slade.
Slade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smythinton.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slade.
Slade cracks a nice hook into Smythinton's ribs.
Slade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slade.
Slade works Smythinton's body with a nice hook.
Slade lands with an uppercut that bounces Smythinton off the cage and back into rage.
Smythinton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slade scores with a jab to the body.
Slade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smythinton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slade.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands with a kick to the temple. Smythinton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smythinton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smythinton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slade lands with a slapping head kick.
Slade scores with a decent looking hook.
Smythinton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Smythinton is predictable there
and Slade counters with a solid body kick.
Slade lands a head kick!
Nice shot by Slade.
Slade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smythinton at a distance.
Slade thumps Smythinton with a low kick.
Smythinton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Slade.
Slade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smythinton on the side of the head.
Slade lands a leg kick that knocks Smythinton off balance momentarily.
Slade lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Slade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smythinton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Slade - that will leave a mark!
Smythinton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smythinton drops his hands momentarily and Slade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab lands there for Slade.
Smythinton 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.
Smythinton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slade lands a two punch combo.
Smythinton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Slade scores with a three punch combo!
Francis Smythinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slade with a hook.
Slade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smythinton doesn't seem bothered though.
Smythinton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slade cracks a nice hook into Smythinton's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Slade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slade 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Slade!