PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tevin Mangrove Jr (ranked 962 p4p, 104 weight class) and Jo Smo (ranked 3230 p4p, 338 weight class). Mangrove Jr comes to the ring accompanied by Macho Man. Tevin Mangrove Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mangrove Jr
vs
Smo

199 cm
40
246 lbs
34 - 11 - 1

180 cm
33
280 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent boxer
Powerful

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tevin Mangrove Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jo Smo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smo swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Smo misses the target.
Smo is looking to score with low kicks.
Smo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mangrove Jr is looking for a counter combo.

Mangrove Jr forces Smo back against the ropes and clinches.
Smo tries to circle away but Mangrove Jr has him pinned against the ropes.

Mangrove Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jo Smo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smo lands a head shot.

It looks like Tevin Mangrove Jr has been cut.
Mangrove Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 空手Karate Choppushoppu in the buildup to the fight.
Mangrove Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Mangrove Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Smo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Smo tries to break free but Mangrove Jr pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Smo's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Mangrove Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangrove Jr.
Smo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr staying out of range there.

Mangrove Jr moves into the clinch.
Smo is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove Jr is controlling him.

Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch.

Mangrove Jr moves into range and clinches up with Smo.
A right hook to the body lands for Mangrove Jr.
Smo working hard to break the clinch.

Mangrove Jr manages to break the clinch.
Smo throws a combination that misses
and Mangrove Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch.
Smo looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mangrove Jr.

Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mangrove Jr moves into range and clinches up with Smo.

Mangrove Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Mangrove Jr rushes Smo and presses him up against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Smo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mangrove Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smo can turn it around.
Mangrove Jr keeps control of Smo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Mangrove Jr breaks from the clinch.
Smo throws a combination that misses
and Mangrove Jr counters with a two punch combo.

Mangrove Jr has Smo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Smo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Smo lands a hook to the side of the head.

Mangrove Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Mangrove Jr has closed the distance and engaged Smo in a clinch.
The referee calls for Mangrove Jr to work.

Mangrove Jr manages to break the clinch.
Mangrove Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smo tests Mangrove Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smo connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mangrove Jr gets a clinch.
Smo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Mangrove Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mangrove Jr prevents Smo from breaking the clinch.
Smo tries to break free but Mangrove Jr pushes him back against the ropes.
Mangrove Jr has Smo pressed against the ropes, preventing Smo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smo is trying to force a seperation but Mangrove Jr has the dominant position.
Smo can't break the clinch.
Smo is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove Jr has him pressed against the ropes.

Mangrove Jr breaks from the clinch.
Smo looks to land a combination but Mangrove Jr avoids it well.

Mangrove Jr has closed the distance and engaged Smo in a clinch.

Mangrove Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smo throws a looping overhand right but Mangrove Jr ducks down to avoid it.

Mangrove Jr darts in and clinches Smo up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mangrove Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smo throws a hook but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
Mangrove Jr is looking to counter the offense by Smo and move into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Mangrove Jr scores with the left hand. Smo knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mangrove Jr looks low and kicks high, catching Smo right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch but Smo is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Smo. Those never looked like landing.
Smo takes a swing at Mangrove Jr's ribcage but misses.
As Smo tries to get set, Mangrove Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Smo manages to avoid the attempt.

Mangrove Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Smo is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove Jr is controlling him.

Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangrove Jr. That did some damage!
Mangrove Jr slips a jab from Smo.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smo misses with a series of wild punches.
Smo throws a head kick that misses.
Mangrove Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.

Mangrove Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smo, pushing him back against the ropes.

Mangrove Jr breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Smo manages to break the clinch.
Mangrove Jr blocks a head kick by Smo.

Mangrove Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mangrove Jr has Smo pressed against the ropes, preventing Smo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smo is trying to break free.

Mangrove Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Smo.
Mangrove Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

It looks like Jo Smo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mangrove Jr lands a front kick.
Smo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangrove Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangrove Jr throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Smo crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tevin Mangrove Jr!
Tevin Mangrove Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Jo Smo spoke after the fight, saying 'Pshhhh what bull man, I can beat that guy easy. give me a rematch man!'.