PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Awut Smith (ranked 4215 p4p, 24203 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 410 p4p, 607 weight class). Smith comes to the ring accompanied by Ladies and Gentlemen. 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.

Smith
vs
Tyson

192 cm
32
273
15 - 6 - 0

178 cm
22
225
9 - 4 - 0

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Great elbows
Granite chin

Dr Zoidberg Office

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Awut Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyson.
Awut Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson misses the jab.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith slips a jab from Tyson.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Tyson does it's job there.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Tyson misses.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith moves out of range as Tyson strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyson is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyson! But no joy.
Tyson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tyson throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses with a low kick as Tyson jumps back.
Tyson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Tyson there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Tyson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyson checks a low kick from Smith.
Tyson swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Tyson moves his leg out of the way.
Tyson tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyson missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith connects with a jab.
Tyson lands with a shot to the body.
Tyson throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyson thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Smith.
A big left from Tyson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Tyson lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tyson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyson misses the jab.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyson off the ropes and back into range.
Tyson wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A lazy left from Tyson finds it's target.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Tyson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyson.
Tyson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith throws a leg kick but Tyson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith moves away from the strike by Tyson.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyson wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A big right from Tyson misses.
Tyson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.

Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Tyson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tyson avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Tyson tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
The referee calls for Smith to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Smith lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tyson wants to break free but Smith has control.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyson throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Tyson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is working Tyson over against the ropes.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Tyson, against the ropes.
Tyson tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Awut Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Smith has Tyson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyson lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Awut Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tyson up against the ropes.
Smith'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.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Tyson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tyson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyson avoids the damage to the body.
Smith cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith catches Tyson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Tyson's knee but Tyson avoids it well.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Tyson moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith slips under a jab.
As Tyson backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Tyson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Tyson closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Awut Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Awut Smith!
Awut Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RESISTANCE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.