PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Smyslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byeongsuk Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smyslov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Potpourri D'Orange (SZS MAD Ver.). Kim is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Choi Hong Man-Beauty and the Beast. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Smyslov
vs
Kim

180 cm
24
190 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
195 lbs
14 - 6 - 3

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

[JMFC] Proof Supplements

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 14 - 5 - 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 14 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Byeongsuk Kim!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyslov misses the shot to the body.
Kim staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Smyslov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kim scores with a hook to the body. Smyslov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smyslov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Byeongsuk Kim has been cut.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Smyslov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim moves out of range of the leg kick from Smyslov.
Smyslov looks for the body kick but Kim saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Kim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smyslov throws a low kick but Kim moves out of range easily.
Smyslov throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smyslov scores with a nice head shot.
Kim blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Smyslov.
A punch combination from Kim misses.
Smyslov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smyslov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smyslov stuns Kim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smyslov misses with a low kick as Kim jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is looking to clinch but Smyslov is avoiding it.
Smyslov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kim pinned against the cage. Kim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kim throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smyslov.
Smyslov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kim looks gassed!
A nice leg kick lands there from Smyslov.
Kim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab by Smyslov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smyslov.
Smyslov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smyslov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smyslov scores with a shot to the body.
Smyslov lands with a nice body punch.
Smyslov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kim.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smyslov.
Smyslov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov throws a wild body kick that Kim sees coming a mile off.
Kim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smyslov, as that shot connected.

That has opened up Byeongsuk Kim's cut even more.
Smyslov tries to score with a low kick but Kim moves his leg out of the way.

Smyslov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kim trying to hold on to Smyslov's head to control him but Smyslov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyslov is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smyslov thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
Smyslov trying to control the action but Kim is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov works his way into side control.
Kim is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kim is trying to escape the position but Smyslov is controlling the position.
Smyslov with the ground and pound but Kim regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kim wants to improve his position but Smyslov is controlling well.

That's four 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.
Kim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smyslov is working away from the top position though.
Smyslov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
Smyslov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smyslov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Byeongsuk Kim's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kim misses the jab.
Smyslov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Smyslov as he connects with a hook.
Kim on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Smyslov gets a takedown into half guard.
Smyslov trying to control the action but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim tries to roll over but Smyslov keeps him under control.
Kim keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smyslov.
Smyslov trying to control the action but Kim is working from the bottom.
Smyslov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smyslov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smyslov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kim defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kim defending well though.
Kim wants to improve his position but Smyslov is controlling well.
Smyslov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smyslov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Smyslov trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov wants to pass to mount but Kim is defending the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kim misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smyslov counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Kim.
Kim with a jab.
Smyslov dives in and grabs Kim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kim pushes down on Smyslov's head and hops out.
Smyslov looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Kim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smyslov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim moves away from the strike by Smyslov.
Smyslov misses the shot to the body.
Kim slips under a jab from Smyslov.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Smyslov is just out of range.
Kim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov connects with a looping right hand.
Smyslov throws a front kick that sends Kim stumbling back into the cage.
Kim is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Kim is predictable there
and Smyslov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smyslov throws a big shot that misses.
Kim looks to land a right hand but Smyslov moved out of range.
Smyslov scoring well with a low kick there.
Smyslov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smyslov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Smyslov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyslov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Smyslov.
Smyslov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kim's sensitive parts.
Kim with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Smyslov scores with a takedown into Kim's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smyslov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Smyslov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Byeongsuk Kim's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Smyslov thumps Kim with a low kick.
Smyslov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Smyslov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kim is trying to defend but Smyslov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smyslov trying to control the action but Kim is working from the bottom.
Smyslov stalling.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smyslov stalling away here and it's allowed Kim to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyslov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smyslov throwing strikes but missing.
Smyslov thows a big elbow that misses.
Kim manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kim avoids the attempt from Smyslov to control.
Byeongsuk Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim trying to control but Smyslov is having none of it.
Smyslov is trying to escape the mount.
Vasily Smyslov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kim wants to control the pace but Smyslov is squirming around nicely.
Smyslov tries to hold on but Kim postures up.
Kim trying to control but Smyslov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smyslov wants to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Kim scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kim working Smyslov over with strikes here.
Smyslov tries to reverse the position but Kim maintains control.
Kim controlling his opponent.
Kim avoids the attempt from Smyslov to control.
Kim tries to control but Smyslov wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Kim jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smyslov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smyslov is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
Smyslov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smyslov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim is not content to let Smyslov control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vasily Smyslov.
Smyslov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vasily Smyslov.
Well Smyslov 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:28

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