PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Smyslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murder comes to the cage accompanied by God Save the Queen. Smyslov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Potpourri D'Orange (SZS MAD Ver.). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Murder
vs
Smyslov

185 cm
26
193 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
190 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Murder Inc.

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Murder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasily Smyslov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyslov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smyslov throws a leg kick but Murder checks it.
Smyslov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murder.

It looks like Vasily Smyslov has been cut.
Murder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murder tries to bum rush Smyslov with a series of wild strikes but Smyslov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smyslov misses with a hook.
Murder throws a leg kick

and Smyslov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyslov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murder keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smyslov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Murder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smyslov on the ground.
Smyslov wants to control the pace but Murder is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murder is trying to escape the mount.
Smyslov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smyslov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Smyslov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smyslov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murder's face.
Smyslov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Smyslov punching from mount but Murder doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murder is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Murder is trying desperately to improve position.
Murder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murder tries to get out of the position.
Smyslov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smyslov misses with a head shot.
The referee warns Murder that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smyslov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder is squirming around, avoiding Smyslov's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyslov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smyslov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Murder can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smyslov raining down shots from the mount!
Murder avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smyslov.
Murder tries to reverse the position but Smyslov maintains control.
Smyslov lands a nice shot to the head.
Smyslov misses with a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murder is working to get back to half guard.

Smyslov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Smyslov avoids the attempt from Murder to control.
Murder is squirming around, avoiding Smyslov's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smyslov controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Smyslov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Smyslov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smyslov walks into a jab.
Murder throws a nice looking combination but Smyslov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Murder.
Murder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smyslov is out of range.
A big right from Murder misses.
Smyslov defending well as Murder loads up on a big left hand.
Murder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smyslov doesn't seem bothered though.
Smyslov looks for the body kick but Murder saw that one coming.
Murder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murder misses with an uppercut.
Murder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murder scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Murder misses.
Murder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smyslov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Murder misses
and Smyslov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smyslov takes one to the side of the head.
Murder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Murder misses
and Smyslov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smyslov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Murder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smyslov was well out of range. Poor timing from Murder.
Murder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jack Murder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Smyslov.
Murder misses with a straight right.
Murder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smyslov manages to avoid it.
Murder connects with a right hand. Smyslov shakes it off.
Murder throws an overhand right that lands on Smyslov's shoulder, as Smyslov tries to avoid the shot.
Jack Murder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smyslov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Smyslov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murder to the mat! Murder manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smyslov stays in close to Murder's body and controls the position.
Smyslov prevents Murder from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smyslov passes Murder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murder trying to control from the bottom.
Vasily Smyslov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smyslov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smyslov is looking to take a break and control but Murder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smyslov wants to pass to mount but Murder is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov trying to control from half guard but Murder is working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Murder lands a right hook to the body.
Smyslov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murder as he jumps to the side.
Smyslov checks a leg kick nicely.
Smyslov throws a low kick but Murder avoids it.
Smyslov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murder pushes Smyslov away with a front kick.
A jab from Murder misses.
Smyslov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Murder.
Smyslov lands the left hand.
Murder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smyslov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murder lands a jab to the nose.
Murder lands a nice hook to Smyslov's body. Smyslov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jack Murder is winning the standup battle so far.
Smyslov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smyslov is breathing heavily.
Smyslov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murder misses with a takedown attempt

and Smyslov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Murder!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murder can't escape the position.
Murder tries to hold on but Smyslov postures up.
Smyslov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vasily Smyslov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vasily Smyslov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Smyslov scores with a kick to the body.
Smyslov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smyslov.
The fighters circling - Smyslov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smyslov's head backwards.
Murder lands a nice shot that snaps Smyslov's head back.
Smyslov takes one to the chin there.
Murder misses with a wild body shot.
Smyslov slips under a jab.
Smyslov is looking to slow Murder down with leg kicks.
Murder throws the left hand but Smyslov avoids the punch easily.
Smyslov scoring well with a low kick there.
Smyslov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murder. Smyslov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murder looks to land a left hand but Smyslov moved out of range nicely.
Murder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smyslov checks it well.
Smyslov moves away from the strike by Murder.
Smyslov lands a jab to the head.
Murder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smyslov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murder looks to land a left hand but Smyslov moved out of range nicely.
Murder swings for the body but Smyslov moves out of range.
Murder swings for the body but Smyslov moves out of range.
Murder misses with a body punch

and Smyslov counters with a left and a right that hurts Murder! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Smyslov jumps into full mount!

Murder is rocked!
Smyslov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Murder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smyslov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Smyslov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smyslov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jack Murder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Murder seems to have got his legs back now.
Murder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smyslov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smyslov with the ground and pound from mount.
Smyslov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murder is looking to escape.
Smyslov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vasily Smyslov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov content just to control the position here.
Murder wants to control but Smyslov is having none of it.
Murder avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smyslov.
Smyslov controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murder tries to reverse the position but Smyslov maintains control.
Smyslov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smyslov looking to finish with strikes here!
Murder regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smyslov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Smyslov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smyslov 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Smyslov!