PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is In The Morning. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Templar

188 cm
27
221 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

191 cm
21
209 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Templar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Templar is out of range.

Smith clinches up against the cage.
Templar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Templar controls the action.
Templar scores with a shoulder strike.
Templar scores with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Templar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Templar gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Templar wants to stall.
Smith working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templar.
A bit of stalling here from Templar.
Templar misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Templar.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Templar gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Templar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Templar improves position.
Templar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Templar on the inside.
Templar lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Templar.
Smith is leaning against Templar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Templar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Templar lands a left hand.
Templar working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Templar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templar lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Templar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Templar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Templar.
Smith tries a body shot but Templar blocks it.
Smith tries a body shot but Templar blocks it.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Templar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templar misses with a body punch.
Templar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templar.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Templar.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templar tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries a body shot but Templar blocks it.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Templar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith tries to stall but Templar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Templar.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Templar.
Templar lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Templar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Templar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templar is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Templar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Templar lands a body shot.
Templar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries to work over Templar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Templar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Templar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Templar.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Templar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Templar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Templar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Templar controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Templar to get to half guard.

Templar decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Templar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Templar just misses with a punch to the body.
Templar misses with a looping right.
Templar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith avoids the body shot from Templar.
Templar dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Templar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Templar circles away quickly and effectively.
Templar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Templar circles away.
Smith connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Templar pushes him off.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith looks to land a combination but Templar avoids it well.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Templar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Templar.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Templar jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Templar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith avoids the body shot from Templar.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Templar thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Templar misses with a wild body shot.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templar.
Templar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Templar.
Templar needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Templar throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith looks to land a combination but Templar avoids it well.
Templar misses the shot to the body.
Templar swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Templar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templar wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Templar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Templar misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Templar swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Templar moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templar manages to avoid it.
Templar throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Templar throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Templar just misses with a punch to the body.
Templar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith takes a swing at Templar's ribcage but misses.
Templar throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Smith.
Templar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Templar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Templar to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Smith working for a triangle but Templar defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Templar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Templar wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Templar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Templar.

Smith gets caught napping as Templar dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.

Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Templar escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Templar slows the pace down.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar controls the position.
Templar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Templar cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Templar happy to just control the position for now.
Michael Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Wesley Templar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.

Wesley Templar has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith is looking to clinch but Templar is avoiding it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Templar - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.

Templar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Templar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Templar does it's job there.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Templar with a hook.
Templar punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab by Templar.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Templar's shoulder, as Templar tries to avoid the shot.
Templar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Wesley Templar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Templar does it's job there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templar blocks a jab.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Templar throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Templar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Templar ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Templar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith is looking to clinch but Templar is avoiding it.
Templar swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Templar scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Templar counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templar. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Templar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Templar 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Templar!
After the big win, Wesley Templar made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.