PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Smyslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smyslov's entrance music is Potpourri D'Orange (SZS MAD Ver.). A fine choice. Arlovski has chosen Sex, God, Sex by the SWANS as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smyslov
vs
Arlovski

180 cm
25
190 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

194 cm
25
196 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[JMFC] 160!

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 17 - 6 - 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski throws a lazy uppercut
letting Smyslov counter with a right hand.

It looks like Jack Arlovski has been cut.
Arlovski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smyslov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smyslov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arlovski's waist but Arlovski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smyslov off to one side.

Smyslov scores with a takedown into Arlovski's guard.

Smyslov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smyslov stopping the sweep attempt from Arlovski.
Smyslov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smyslov wants to control from the top but Arlovski keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arlovski keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.
Smyslov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Vasily Smyslov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A swing and a miss from Smyslov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smyslov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arlovski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arlovski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arlovski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A low kick from Smyslov misses

and Arlovski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smyslov won't be happy with that.
Arlovski scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyslov manages to get back to half guard.
Arlovski throwing shots but Smyslov is blocking nicely.
Arlovski controlling the pace.
Arlovski is trying to control. Smyslov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smyslov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arlovski.
Smyslov lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Arlovski misses with a head shot. Smyslov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Arlovski postures up.
Smyslov controlling Arlovski's posture.
Arlovski preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smyslov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smyslov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smyslov has Arlovski pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vasily Smyslov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Arlovski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arlovski shoots and misses
and Smyslov counters with a nice uppercut.
Arlovski lands a slapping body shot.
Arlovski has a takedown stuffed.
Smyslov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arlovski pinned against the cage. Arlovski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov misses with a shot to the body

and Arlovski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arlovski.
Arlovski postures up in Smyslov's guard and throws a big left but Smyslov blocks it.
Arlovski preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smyslov is working hard here to advance position.
Arlovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smyslov keeping moving, preventing Arlovski from controlling successfully.
Arlovski content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Arlovski stopping the sweep attempt from Smyslov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arlovski throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Arlovski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Arlovski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Arlovski doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Smyslov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arlovski's guard.
Arlovski has his hands on Smyslov's head, controlling the position.
Smyslov postures up.
Smyslov wants to control from the top but Arlovski keeps moving.
Jack Arlovski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smyslov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Vasily Smyslov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smyslov throws a jab when Arlovski was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov throws a front kick aimed at Arlovski's knee but Arlovski avoids it well.
Arlovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arlovski throws out a loose jab but Smyslov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arlovski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smyslov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smyslov slips a straight right by Arlovski.
Arlovski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smyslov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arlovski throws a right hand that misses
and Smyslov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arlovski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arlovski shoots in for a double leg but Smyslov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arlovski wants to clinch.
Arlovski throws a leg kick
and Smyslov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arlovski thinking.
Arlovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smyslov moves away.
Smyslov misses with a low kick as Arlovski jumps back.
Arlovski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arlovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smyslov with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smyslov throws a jab but it's blocked by Arlovski.
Arlovski lands a jab to Smyslov's midsection.
No joy there for Arlovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arlovski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arlovski misses the shot to the body.
Arlovski slips under a jab from Smyslov.
Smyslov slips under a jab from Arlovski.
Arlovski slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A leg kick checked by Arlovski.
Arlovski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smyslov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smyslov throws out a loose jab but Arlovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smyslov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smyslov staying out of range there.
Smyslov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smyslov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arlovski counters with a straight right hand.
Arlovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arlovski throws a series of punches but Smyslov avoids them all with ease.
Arlovski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smyslov swivels and escapes.
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 Jack Arlovski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Arlovski loads up on a big right hand but Smyslov slips the punch.
Smyslov misses with a low kick.
Arlovski stuns Smyslov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arlovski misses with a wild body shot.
Arlovski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arlovski doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Smyslov to counter with a crisp jab.
Arlovski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Arlovski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arlovski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Smyslov to counter with a crisp jab.
Smyslov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arlovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smyslov manages to avoid it.
Smyslov with a jab.
Smyslov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smyslov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arlovski's head backwards.
Smyslov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arlovski throws out the jab.
Arlovski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smyslov misses with a shot to the body
and Arlovski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arlovski throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smyslov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasily Smyslov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Arlovski.
Arlovski with a nice cross.
Arlovski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Arlovski misses its intended target.
Arlovski lands a jab.
Arlovski misses with a body shot
and Smyslov counters with a straight right hand.
Jack Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smyslov circles away.
Arlovski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arlovski misses the body punch
and Smyslov counters with a nice leg kick.
Smyslov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arlovski. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arlovski misses with a hook
and Smyslov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arlovski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smyslov counters with a straight right hand.
Arlovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smyslov looks to land a right hand but Arlovski moved out of range.
Arlovski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Arlovski misses with a hook to the body
and Smyslov counters with a good low kick that Arlovski was not able to check.
Arlovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arlovski stuns Smyslov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arlovski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arlovski misses the body punch
and Smyslov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arlovski misses with a takedown attempt
and Smyslov counters with a nice uppercut.
Smyslov dives in and grabs Arlovski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arlovski pushes down on Smyslov's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smyslov shoots in looking for a takedown. Arlovski tries to sprawl out of it but Smyslov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arlovski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Arlovski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smyslov gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Smyslov showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

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