PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Smyslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus McButticutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smyslov comes to the cage accompanied by Potpourri D'Orange (SZS MAD Ver.). McButticutty has chosen Queen and David Bowie - Under Pressure as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Smyslov
vs
McButticutty

180 cm
24
190 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

190 cm
27
201 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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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 15 - 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angus McButticutty!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyslov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smyslov. McButticutty does a little dance to reset his feet.
McButticutty throws a head kick but Smyslov moves out of range.
Smyslov misses with a body kick.
McButticutty checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smyslov misses with a wild body shot.
Smyslov throws a leg kick but McButticutty checks it.

McButticutty gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smyslov postures up in McButticutty's guard and throws a big left but McButticutty blocks it.
Smyslov distracts McButticutty with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McButticutty keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.
Smyslov is really struggling to control McButticutty but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov wants to pass the guard but McButticutty is keeping the position.
Smyslov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smyslov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smyslov controlling from the top position.
Smyslov thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smyslov postures up in McButticutty's guard and throws a big left but McButticutty blocks it.
Smyslov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McButticutty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smyslov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McButticutty's head.
Smyslov trying to control but McButticutty is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smyslov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McButticutty keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vasily Smyslov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McButticutty is looking to clinch.
Smyslov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McButticutty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smyslov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Smyslov gets the takedown into side control.
McButticutty tries to escape but Smyslov is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McButticutty regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smyslov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Smyslov tries to pass the half guard into mount. McButticutty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McButticutty is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smyslov scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Smyslov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McButticutty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crunch! Smyslov slams his shin into McButticutty's torso.
McButticutty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smyslov.
Smyslov cracks McButticutty with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smyslov digs a good body shot into McButticutty's ribs.
McButticutty misses with a hook. Smyslov ducked under it nicely.
McButticutty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McButticutty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smyslov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McButticutty's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McButticutty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Smyslov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McButticutty to the mat! McButticutty manages to get full guard.
Smyslov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smyslov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smyslov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McButticutty is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McButticutty wants to stand up but Smyslov is controlling him.
Smyslov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McButticutty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smyslov trying to control the position from guard on top but McButticutty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

We're going to have a standup here because Vasily Smyslov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McButticutty is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smyslov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by McButticutty.
Smyslov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McButticutty.
Smyslov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McButticutty checks a leg kick nicely.
McButticutty throws a shot from downtown. Smyslov moves away and avoids it.
Smyslov throws a good cross that connects.
McButticutty stuffs the takedown attempt from Smyslov. Smyslov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from McButticutty. No joy for Smyslov on that attempt.
Smyslov throws a wild body kick that McButticutty sees coming a mile off.
McButticutty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McButticutty throws a body punch but Smyslov moves out of range.
Smyslov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McButticutty's calf.
Smyslov thuds his right hand into McButticutty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Smyslov coming out on top.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smyslov. That's going to slow McButticutty down.
McButticutty on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vasily Smyslov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McButticutty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Smyslov.
Smyslov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Smyslov.
McButticutty ducks under a wild hook from Smyslov.
Smyslov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smyslov, right into the meat.
McButticutty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McButticutty moves out of range as Smyslov throws a body kick.
McButticutty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smyslov moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov throws a jab but it's blocked by McButticutty.
Smyslov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smyslov cracks the inside of McButticutty's front leg.
Smyslov jabs at McButticutty's body.
McButticutty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smyslov scores with a leg kick.
McButticutty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smyslov.
McButticutty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smyslov is looking to slow McButticutty down with leg kicks.
McButticutty moves out of range as Smyslov throws a body kick.
McButticutty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smyslov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick from Smyslov.
Smyslov lands a nice looking kick to the body. McButticutty takes a step back to recover.
Smyslov tests McButticutty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Smyslov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Smyslov cracks the inside of McButticutty's front leg.
A shot to the liver by Smyslov. Beautiful body shot.
Smyslov misses with a takedown attempt - McButticutty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smyslov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McButticutty can do to turn this around?
Smyslov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vasily Smyslov is winning the standup battle so far.
Smyslov cracks the inside of McButticutty's front leg.
Smyslov shoots in but McButticutty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McButticutty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck for Smyslov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Smyslov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McButticutty leaves Smyslov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smyslov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov looks for a takedown but McButticutty sprawls well.
Nice shot by McButticutty.
McButticutty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smyslov momentarily.
Smyslov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McButticutty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smyslov manages to avoid it.
Smyslov fails with a takedown attempt.

McButticutty rushes Smyslov and presses him up against the cage.
Smyslov displaying some good clinch control by pressing McButticutty up against the cage.
Smyslov misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McButticutty scores with a hook to the body.
McButticutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smyslov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McButticutty up against the cage.
McButticutty is trying to force a seperation but Smyslov has the dominant position.
Vasily Smyslov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of stalling here from McButticutty.

Smyslov manages to break the clinch.
McButticutty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smyslov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smyslov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McButticutty defending against the ground and pound.
Smyslov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McButticutty will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Smyslov trying to control the action but McButticutty is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov staying calm.
Angus McButticutty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26

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