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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Smyslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Tuomela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smyslov comes into the arena with Potpourri D'Orange (SZS MAD Ver.) blaring out of the sound system. 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.
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190 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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191 lbs
12 - 1 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasily Smyslov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raimo Tuomela!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyslov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuomela slips a jab from Smyslov.
Tuomela drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smyslov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smyslov lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Tuomela preventing the sweep.
Tuomela is stalling in the full guard.
Tuomela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smyslov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tuomela gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smyslov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smyslov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuomela connects with a right hand. Smyslov shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov slips a jab from Tuomela.
Smyslov throws a hook but Tuomela avoids it easily.
Tuomela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smyslov moves away.
Tuomela slips under a jab.
Tuomela on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smyslov. Smyslov obviously looking to wear him down.
Smyslov throws a hook but Tuomela avoids it easily.
Smyslov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tuomela moves in looking to clinch but Smyslov pushes him off.
Tuomela throws an overhand right that lands on Smyslov's shoulder, as Smyslov tries to avoid the shot.
Tuomela misses with a hook.
Smyslov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smyslov looks to throw the jab but Tuomela is out of range.
Smyslov cracks the inside of Tuomela's front leg.
Tuomela checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smyslov scores with a hook.
Tuomela misses the body punch
and Smyslov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smyslov thumps Tuomela with a low kick.
Tuomela looks gassed!
Smyslov bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Tuomela! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Tuomela is rocked!
Smyslov trying to control but Tuomela is working from the bottom.
Tuomela is still in real trouble! Can Smyslov finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov passes Tuomela's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tuomela seems to have recovered his senses.
Smyslov throwing shots but Tuomela is blocking nicely.
Tuomela avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smyslov.
Smyslov is looking to take a break and control but Tuomela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smyslov is pressing down on Tuomela's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tuomela is holding on for now.
Smyslov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smyslov is looking to take a break and control but Tuomela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smyslov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tuomela knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov works his way into full mount!
Smyslov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smyslov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smyslov landing punches.
Tuomela is trying to escape the mount.
Smyslov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov landing punches.
Tuomela manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tuomela is looking for a sweep. Smyslov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smyslov is taking a breather. Tuomela says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smyslov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuomela tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smyslov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tuomela is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Smyslov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tuomela tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smyslov throws a jab when Tuomela was well out of range.
Tuomela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smyslov throws and low kick but Tuomela moves out of range easily.
Smyslov misses with a low kick.
Smyslov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tuomela.
Smyslov misses with a low kick.
Smyslov avoids the body shot from Tuomela.
A jab lands there for Tuomela.
Tuomela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tuomela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smyslov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smyslov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tuomela misses with a looping left.
Smyslov walks into a jab.
Tuomela lands with a shot to the body.
Smyslov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smyslov throws a front kick aimed at Tuomela's knee but Tuomela avoids it well.
Smyslov slips a jab and a cross from Tuomela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov misses with a wild body shot.
Tuomela takes the fight into the clinch.
Smyslov blocks a body shot from Tuomela.
Tuomela lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tuomela.
Smyslov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuomela.
Smyslov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuomela tries to throw a body punch but Smyslov avoids it by throwing Tuomela back against the cage.
Tuomela throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smyslov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smyslov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuomela has a couple of punches blocked by Smyslov.
Smyslov wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Smyslov as the two fighters clinch.
Tuomela lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smyslov or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuomela tries a body shot but Smyslov blocks it.
Nice body punch from Tuomela - that landed with a thud.
Tuomela has Smyslov pressed against the cage, preventing Smyslov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smyslov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuomela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuomela throws a punch but it's blocked by Smyslov.
Smyslov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Smyslov fails to land.
Smyslov looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Tuomela.
Smyslov lands a body punch.
Smyslov takes a shot to the head.
Tuomela lands a body punch.
Smyslov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuomela is leaning against Smyslov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tuomela.
A hook to the body from Smyslov.
Tuomela working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Tuomela as the two fighters clinch.
Smyslov can't find room to land a body shot as Tuomela controls the action.
Tuomela lands with a left to the head.
Tuomela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smyslov.
Tuomela is working Smyslov over against the cage.
Tuomela lands with a left to the head.
Tuomela has Smyslov pressed against the cage, preventing Smyslov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Tuomela scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Smyslov.
Tuomela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smyslov blocking some punches.
Smyslov can't find room to land a body shot as Tuomela controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Tuomela.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov pushes Tuomela back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Tuomela.
Tuomela throws a punch but it's blocked by Smyslov.
A head punch on the inside from Smyslov fails to land.
Tuomela misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smyslov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smyslov is trying to break the clinch but Tuomela has him pressed against the cage.
Tuomela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tuomela working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smyslov tries to stall but Tuomela uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tuomela is working Smyslov over against the cage.
Tuomela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smyslov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuomela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tuomela blocking some punches.
Tuomela lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smyslov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Tuomela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tuomela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smyslov.
Tuomela blocks a low kick nicely.
Tuomela fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smyslov throws an overhand right that lands on Tuomela's shoulder, as Tuomela tries to avoid the shot.
Tuomela lands an overhand right.
It looks like Vasily Smyslov has been cut.
Tuomela gets caught flat footed, as Smyslov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tuomela looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuomela, not yet.
Tuomela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuomela has his hands on Smyslov's head, controlling the position.
Tuomela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuomela lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smyslov!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomela sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyslov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tuomela fails to take his opponent's back.
Tuomela is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Smyslov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smyslov wants to control from the top but Tuomela keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smyslov is fighting to break Tuomela's control of his arms but Tuomela is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smyslov postures up in Tuomela's guard and throws a big left but Tuomela blocks it.
Smyslov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smyslov wants to pass the guard but Tuomela is keeping the position.
Tuomela has Smyslov pulled in close to control his posture.
Smyslov is looking to work some ground and pound but Tuomela has wrist control.
Smyslov throws a big right hand that misses.
Tuomela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov works over Tuomela with some ground and pound from guard.
Vasily Smyslov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smyslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuomela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyslov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smyslov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smyslov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smyslov scoring well with a low kick there.
Tuomela misses with a series of wild punches.
Smyslov throws the left hand but Tuomela avoids the punch easily.
Smyslov throws a front kick aimed at Tuomela's knee but Tuomela avoids it well.
Tuomela misses with a wild body shot.
Smyslov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tuomela connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov is looking to slow Tuomela down with leg kicks.
Tuomela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smyslov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smyslov keeps the fight on the outside.
Smyslov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smyslov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smyslov slips under a jab from Tuomela.
Smyslov tries to land a front kick but Tuomela steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasily Smyslov is winning the standup battle so far.
Smyslov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tuomela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smyslov moves away.
Nice body punch from Tuomela.
Tuomela shoots in and drives through. Smyslov sprawls well.
Tuomela scores with a hook.
Tuomela gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tuomela lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuomela swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smyslov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuomela avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Smyslov clearly takes 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.
Horrible takedown by Smyslov or perhaps it was just good defense by Tuomela which made him look bad.
Tuomela checks the leg kick.
Tuomela thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smyslov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tuomela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tuomela connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tuomela takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tuomela lands with a good body shot.
Tuomela throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tuomela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smyslov.
Tuomela lands a jab.
Tuomela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smyslov.
Tuomela avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tuomela falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smyslov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Tuomela finds it's target.
Smyslov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tuomela's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuomela manages to avoid it.
Smyslov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tuomela checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tuomela moves out of range as Smyslov strikes.
Smyslov staying out of range there.
Tuomela throws the left hand but Smyslov avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Smyslov does it's job there.
Tuomela punishes Smyslov's body with a nice straight punch.
Tuomela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smyslov moves out of range of the strikes.
Smyslov is looking to slow Tuomela down with leg kicks.
Tuomela throws an overhand right that lands on Smyslov's shoulder, as Smyslov tries to avoid the shot.
Smyslov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Tuomela does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Tuomela.
Smyslov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Tuomela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smyslov misses with a low kick as Tuomela jumps back.
Tuomela shoots in for a takedown but Smyslov shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuomela misses with a body punch
and Smyslov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tuomela!
Tuomela is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Smyslov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tuomela can't escape the position.
Smyslov lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smyslov scoring with strikes but Tuomela is staying in there.
Tuomela tries to hold on but Smyslov postures up.
Smyslov looking to control but Tuomela is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smyslov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuomela is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smyslov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tuomela is on top in guard.
Tuomela wants to control from the top but Smyslov keeps moving.
Tuomela has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smyslov is proving hard to escape from.
Smyslov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smyslov throws a couple of heel strikes.
Tuomela stopping the sweep attempt from Smyslov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smyslov can't keep his opponent in guard - Tuomela advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smyslov is trying to get back to full guard.
Smyslov is working hard here to advance position.
Smyslov wants to control but Tuomela is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuomela keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tuomela is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Smyslov had his way with Raimo Tuomela in that round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Smyslov's cut.
That's time! Smyslov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smyslov throws a hook but Tuomela avoids it easily.
Smyslov blocks a jab.
Tuomela tries to clinch up
and Smyslov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuomela cracks Smyslov with an open hand slap.
Tuomela throws a shot to the body.
Smyslov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tuomela scores with a jab to the body.
Tuomela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smyslov momentarily.
Tuomela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smyslov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuomela lands a jab to the nose.
Smyslov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuomela.
Smyslov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tuomela just misses with a punch to the body.
Smyslov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Tuomela.
Smyslov slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smyslov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tuomela connects with a jab.
Tuomela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tuomela has closed the distance and engaged Smyslov in a clinch.
Tuomela lands with a left to the head.
Tuomela scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smyslov.
Tuomela lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smyslov backwards.
Tuomela prevents Smyslov from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tuomela as Smyslov tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Tuomela.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smyslov tries to stall but Tuomela uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tuomela.
Tuomela lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Smyslov.
Raimo Tuomela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuomela throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Tuomela.
Tuomela tries to work over Smyslov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuomela tries to throw a body punch but Smyslov avoids it by throwing Tuomela back against the cage.
Tuomela tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smyslov's elbow.
Tuomela gets through Smyslov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smyslov is rocked!
Tuomela tries a body shot but Smyslov blocks it.
Tuomela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tuomela.
Tuomela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tuomela misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuomela lands a body shot.
Smyslov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuomela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuomela misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smyslov tries to work over Tuomela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smyslov is trying to maintain a safe position but Tuomela gets an underhook and turns Smyslov into the cage.
A hook to the body from Tuomela.
A head punch on the inside from Tuomela fails to land.
Tuomela digs a right hand into Smyslov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smyslov's gas tank.
Tuomela lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuomela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tuomela lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smyslov backwards.
Tuomela lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smyslov backwards.
Oh Smyslov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Tuomela.
Smyslov seems to have got his legs back now.
Tuomela lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Tuomela.
Tuomela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuomela lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smyslov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuomela throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuomela working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Tuomela fails to land.
Tuomela tries to throw a body punch but Smyslov avoids it by throwing Tuomela back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smyslov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuomela tries to throw a body punch but Smyslov avoids it by throwing Tuomela back against the cage.
Tuomela misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuomela.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Tuomela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smyslov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Smyslov!
Vasily Smyslov is the new middleweight champion!
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