PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Smyslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angola Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smyslov
vs
Bob

180 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasily Smyslov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angola Bob!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyslov throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Smyslov throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Smyslov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob manages to avoid it.
Smyslov misses with a wild body shot.

Smyslov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyslov trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.

Bob is defending against the submission attempts here by Smyslov.
Smyslov sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob won't allow Smyslov to pass to mount.
Smyslov is trying to control the action in half guard but Bob is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smyslov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smyslov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bob looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bob can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if Smyslov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smyslov wants to take a breather but Bob is having none of it.

Smyslov is working for a kimura but Bob is defending it quite comfortably.
Smyslov tries to pass to full mount but Bob defends it.

Smyslov is trying to work for a kimura but Bob is defending well.
Smyslov wants to pass to mount but Bob is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smyslov throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Angola Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smyslov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bob but Bob pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smyslov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bob swivels and escapes.
Smyslov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Smyslov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smyslov gets the takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov wants to control but Bob is keeping him busy.
Bob is letting Smyslov control him for a moment.

Smyslov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Smyslov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bob has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob stops Smyslov from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smyslov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bob.
Bob stuffs the takedown.
Smyslov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smyslov is looking to wear down Bob with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smyslov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Smyslov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Bob avoids the body shot from Smyslov.
Smyslov thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob avoids the body shot from Smyslov.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smyslov looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov fails to land the takedown.
Smyslov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bob swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Smyslov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyslov throws a series of punches but Bob avoids them all with ease.
Smyslov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bob swivels and escapes.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smyslov.
Smyslov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasily Smyslov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob stuffs the takedown.
Smyslov misses with a wild body shot.
Smyslov shoots in but Bob avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smyslov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smyslov shoots in and drives through. Bob sprawls well.
Bob stuffs the takedown.
Smyslov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Smyslov scores with a takedown into Bob's guard.
Smyslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyslov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bob pulls Smyslov in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
Smyslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyslov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smyslov looking to sit in guard and control but Bob gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smyslov keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Smyslov managing to control the position.
Smyslov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smyslov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Vasily Smyslov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Smyslov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bob tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smyslov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bob.
Smyslov checks a leg kick.
Smyslov just misses with a punch to the body.

Smyslov shoots in and bounces Bob off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smyslov stays in close to Bob's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov preventing the sweep.
Smyslov trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Vasily Smyslov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Smyslov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smyslov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angola Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smyslov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob throws a sloppy head kick and Smyslov moves out of range easily.
Smyslov swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Smyslov moves out of range of the leg kick from Bob.
Bob throws and low kick but Smyslov moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smyslov.
Smyslov digs a good body shot into Bob's ribs.
Bob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bob gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smyslov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
Bob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smyslov controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.
Smyslov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Smyslov stays in close to Bob's body and controls the position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Vasily Smyslov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bob.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smyslov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bob pinned against the cage. Bob gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smyslov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Smyslov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smyslov just misses with a punch to the body.
Angola Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smyslov closes the distance and clinches up with Bob, looking for a takedown. Smyslov pushes Bob against the cage but Bob circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smyslov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smyslov misses the shot to the body.

Smyslov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Smyslov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smyslov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

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