PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alviero Gonalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by When Will They Shoot. Gonalves has chosen Tema dos Guerreiros-Pregador Luo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alviero Gonalves struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 267.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Alviero Gonalves will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Smith
vs
Gonalves

190 cm
22
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

205 cm
22
285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alviero Gonalves!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonalves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.

Smith forces Gonalves back against the cage and clinches.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Gonalves.
Gonalves misses with a knee strike.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Gonalves.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonalves's elbow.
Smith tries to stall but Gonalves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gonalves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gonalves is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Gonalves trying to land knees to the body.
Smith avoiding damage as Gonalves throws knees to the body.
Gonalves tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Gonalves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonalves with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Gonalves tries to pass.
Gonalves is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Gonalves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is controlling Gonalves's posture.
Gonalves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonalves manages to get himself to full guard.

Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gonalves looks gassed!
Gonalves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.

Smith pushes Gonalves up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonalves trying to land knees to the body.
Gonalves misses with a knee strike.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith just leaning against Gonalves, taking a breather.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith is leaning against Gonalves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Smith pulls guard successfully.
Smith keeping full guard, as Gonalves tries to pass.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonalves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Gonalves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith won't allow Gonalves to pass to mount.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gonalves tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gonalves is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonalves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gonalves prevents Smith from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonalves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonalves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gonalves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonalves tries a head kick but it misses.

Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gonalves to the mat! Gonalves manages to get full guard.

Gonalves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith trying to control but Gonalves is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonalves is on top in guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Gonalves tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonalves postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Gonalves looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gonalves 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.
Gonalves postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Gonalves is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonalves has managed to sneak the leg through.

Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonalves.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Gonalves is proving a slippery customer.

Gonalves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonalves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Gonalves drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Gonalves off! Gonalves jumps back into Smith's guard.
Gonalves looking to pass the guard.
Gonalves throws a big right hand that misses.

Gonalves 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 is trying to keep Gonalves in close.
Gonalves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gonalves is trying to ground and pound but Smith uses the momentary lack of control by Gonalves to regain half guard.

Gonalves is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Smith lands with a nice combination. Gonalves backs away looking to recover.

Smith shoots in and bounces Gonalves off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gonalves throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith advances to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gonalves is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.

Gonalves actively working from the bottom here.

Gonalves actively working from the bottom here.
Gonalves gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonalves wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonalves looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonalves, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Gonalves is working from the bottom.

Gonalves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gonalves looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonalves, not yet.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Gonalves throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Gonalves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Gonalves denies him.
Gonalves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Gonalves wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Gonalves manages to get to full guard.

Gonalves looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gonalves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Gonalves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonalves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gonalves is looking to get back to full guard here but Smith has managed to pass to side control instead.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonalves is looking to escape.
Gonalves is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.

Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Gonalves is having none of it.

Smith has control of Gonalves's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gonalves regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Gonalves defends it well.
Gonalves is trying desperately to improve position.
Gonalves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gonalves is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gonalves tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Gonalves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonalves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gonalves is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonalves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonalves.

Gonalves had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smith is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gonalves Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smith's back instead.

Smith fending off the submission attempt from Gonalves.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gonalves's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Gonalves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Smith is trying to stand up.
Gonalves wants to take his opponent's back but Smith doesn't allow it.
Smith regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith wants to control but Gonalves is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Gonalves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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 Barry Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barry Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonalves tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonalves falls off balance throwing a combination

and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Gonalves is keeping him busy.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gonalves is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Smith.

It looks like Alviero Gonalves has been cut.
Gonalves gets back to half guard.
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!
Smith wants to take a breather but Gonalves is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonalves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gonalves working Smith over with strikes.

It looks like Barry Smith has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to hold on to Gonalves's head to control him but Gonalves postures up.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Gonalves wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Smith has Gonalves up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Gonalves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Gonalves.

Gonalves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonalves, pushing him back against the cage.
Gonalves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Smith.

That has opened up Alviero Gonalves's cut even more.
Gonalves wants a takedown but no success here.
Gonalves missing with knees to the body.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonalves smiles and moves away.

Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gonalves's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gonalves keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Gonalves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith trying to control but Gonalves postures up.

Gonalves is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Gonalves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gonalves is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.

Gonalves is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Gonalves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonalves.
Smith trying to hold on to Gonalves's head to control him but Gonalves postures up.
Smith gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonalves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonalves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barry Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Gonalves is proving a slippery customer.

Smith working for a triangle but Gonalves defends it easily.
Gonalves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonalves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Gonalves tries to pass.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonalves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gonalves advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gonalves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.

Gonalves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Gonalves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith tries to strike but it doesn't land.

Gonalves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Gonalves wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith wants to control but Gonalves postures up.
Alviero Gonalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gonalves throws a combination that misses

and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Gonalves didn't expect that.
Smith trying to control but Gonalves is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Smith!