PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Smith Jr (ranked 426 p4p, 69 weight class) and Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 880 p4p, 139 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You Will Know My Name. Kuwabara has chosen Kazuma Kuwabara Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith Jr
vs
Kuwabara

183 cm
23
215 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
210 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Smith Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Smith Jr is having none of it.
It looked like Smith Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara walks into a straight right hand from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuwabara scrambles back to his feet.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith Jr misses its target.
Smith Jr is looking to wear down Kuwabara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith Jr lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr slips under a jab.
Smith Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuwabara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith Jr's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
Kuwabara misses with a few strikes there.
Kuwabara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuwabara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kuwabara instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara working aggressively here.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuwabara lands with a left to the head.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Kuwabara lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tries to work over Kuwabara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuwabara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kuwabara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr misses with a looping right.
Kuwabara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith Jr thinking.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Kuwabara's shoulder, as Kuwabara tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kuwabara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kuwabara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuwabara throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuwabara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith Jr eats them both and turns towards Kuwabara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Kuwabara strikes.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Kuwabara's head back.
Smith Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuwabara is able to avoid easily.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuwabara counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - Kuwabara coming out on top.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuwabara.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuwabara digs a good body shot into Smith Jr's ribs.
Smith Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara cracks a nice hook into Smith Jr's ribs.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.

Smith Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuma Kuwabara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Smith Jr misses with a body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara tests Smith Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara throws out a counter right but Smith Jr avoids it with no problem.
Kuwabara looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara scores with a jab. Smith Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Kuwabara.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the body.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kuwabara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuwabara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuwabara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith Jr. Smith Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith Jr circles away.

Kuwabara moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.

Kuwabara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kuwabara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuwabara misses with a takedown
and Smith Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Smith Jr finds it's target.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuwabara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smith Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith Jr walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith Jr tries to bum rush Kuwabara with a series of wild strikes but Kuwabara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuwabara cracks Smith Jr with an open hand slap.
A combination from Kuwabara does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands with an overhand left.
Kuwabara blocks a jab.
Kuwabara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith Jr at a distance.
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut. Smith Jr saw that one coming.
Kuwabara tries to clinch
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuwabara throws out a counter right but Smith Jr avoids it with no problem.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuwabara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuwabara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith Jr misses with a leg kick

and Kuwabara counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith Jr is looking for a sweep.

Kuwabara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Kuwabara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith Jr tries to bench press Kuwabara off him but Kuwabara keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kazuma Kuwabara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kuwabara lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith Jr cracks a nice hook into Kuwabara's ribs.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuwabara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut

and Kuwabara moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuwabara tries to circle away but Smith Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Smith Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuwabara.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Smith Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuwabara's elbow.
Kuwabara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara misses with the head strike.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuwabara.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kuwabara controls the action.
Smith Jr tries to work over Kuwabara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Kuwabara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Kuwabara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuwabara controls his hands.
Kuwabara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuwabara's elbow.
Kuwabara can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
Smith Jr lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr pushes Kuwabara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith Jr scores with a shot to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara lands with a light punch inside.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kuwabara controls the action.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuwabara's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
Smith Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Kuwabara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith Jr trying to land knees to the body.

Smith Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.

Smith Jr moves into range and clinches up with Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands an uppercut.
Kuwabara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuwabara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuwabara being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuwabara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Smith Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuwabara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a left to the body.
Smith Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuwabara doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuwabara tries to clinch there but Smith Jr circles away.
Smith Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara needs to keep his hands up - Smith Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuwabara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that Kuwabara avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Smith Jr clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuwabara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuwabara throws out the jab.
Kuwabara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara misses with a wild combination.
Kuwabara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Smith Jr is having none of it.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuwabara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown but Smith Jr shows good takedown defense.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot that snaps Smith Jr's head back.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuwabara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuwabara is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr slips a straight right by Kuwabara.
It looked like Smith Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuwabara lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara closes the distance but Smith Jr moves to the side
and Smith Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuwabara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Kuwabara dives in and grabs Smith Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith Jr pushes down on Kuwabara's head and hops out.
Corey Smith Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.
Kuwabara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuwabara scrambles back to his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a nice looking combination but Kuwabara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuwabara lands with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kuwabara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuwabara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuwabara sizes up Smith Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuwabara misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuwabara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a right and a left that Smith Jr avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuwabara feints a jab promting Smith Jr to slip. Kuwabara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr jabs Kuwabara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuwabara moves forwards but Smith Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Smith Jr finds it's target.

Kuwabara has Smith Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuwabara looking for a takedown.
Smith Jr works on Kuwabara's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuwabara is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Smith Jr had his way with Kazuma Kuwabara in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Smith Jr throws out a leg kick but Kuwabara moves out of range and Smith Jr only half commits.
Kuwabara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuwabara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
A shot to the body from Smith Jr misses
and Kuwabara counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuwabara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Kuwabara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuwabara.
A slow jab from Smith Jr misses its intended target.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a hook
and Kuwabara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuwabara with a hook.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuwabara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuwabara defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuwabara thinking.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr throws a shot from downtown. Kuwabara moves away and avoids it.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands a really nice looking cross but Smith Jr seems unphased.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Kuwabara strikes.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuwabara defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Kuwabara defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kuwabara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a hook
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Kuwabara shoots in and bounces Smith Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.

Kuwabara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith Jr controlling Kuwabara's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith Jr controlling Kuwabara's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith Jr, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Kuwabara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuwabara 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 47:48
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kazuma Kuwabara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Corey Smith Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'We trained to stop those takedowns, I guess we need some more work in that department. I will be back. Better than ever.'.