PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelito Barraquinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Smyslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barraquinha comes into the arena with The Mamas & The Papas - Dream a little dream of me blaring out of the sound system. Smyslov has chosen Potpourri D'Orange (SZS MAD Ver.) as his entrance music. 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.

Barraquinha
vs
Smyslov

189 cm
25
192 lbs
19 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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 19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angelito Barraquinha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasily Smyslov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barraquinha misses with a body punch
and Smyslov counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Barraquinha misses the target.
Barraquinha cracks the inside of Smyslov's front leg.
Smyslov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barraquinha misses with the body kick
and Barraquinha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smyslov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barraquinha misses with an uppercut
and Smyslov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barraquinha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crunch! Barraquinha slams his shin into Smyslov's torso.
A punch lands to the side of Smyslov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barraquinha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smyslov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smyslov throws a leg kick
and Barraquinha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smyslov shoots in for a takedown but Barraquinha shows good takedown defense.
Barraquinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barraquinha gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barraquinha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Angelito Barraquinha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barraquinha, right into the meat.
Barraquinha throws a poor cross that misses
and Smyslov counters with a leg kick.
Barraquinha swings for the body but Smyslov moves out of range.
Barraquinha misses with a lunging right hand
and Smyslov counters with a straight right hand.
Barraquinha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Barraquinha.
Barraquinha throws a body kick the misses

and Smyslov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smyslov wants to free his trapped foot but Barraquinha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barraquinha is trying to stand back up but Smyslov is controlling him
Barraquinha wants to get back to full guard.
Barraquinha keeping hold of Smyslov's head, controlling as best he can.
Smyslov is pressing down on Barraquinha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barraquinha is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha is positioning himself well to prevent Smyslov advancing to mount.
Barraquinha is trying to stand back up but Smyslov is controlling him
Smyslov wants to take a breather but Barraquinha is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smyslov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barraquinha cracks the inside of Smyslov's front leg.
A low kick from Barraquinha misses

and Smyslov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Barraquinha's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smyslov won't allow Barraquinha to get back to his feet.
Smyslov connects with a couple of short punches.
Barraquinha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barraquinha keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.
Barraquinha managing to control the position.
Smyslov wants to control from the top but Barraquinha keeps moving.
Smyslov stopping the sweep attempt from Barraquinha.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barraquinha throws a sloppy head kick

and Smyslov counters with a single leg into guard. Barraquinha didn't expect that.
Smyslov looking to sit in guard and control but Barraquinha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha won't allow Smyslov to sweep him here.
Barraquinha being controlled here momentarily.
Barraquinha wanted to stand there but Smyslov had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barraquinha is fighting to break Smyslov's control of his arms but Smyslov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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!

Barraquinha misses with a left hand
and Smyslov counters with a nice uppercut.
Smyslov connects with an inside leg kick.
Barraquinha throws a nice looking combination but Smyslov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Angelito Barraquinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barraquinha throws a lazy uppercut

and Smyslov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barraquinha won't allow Smyslov to pass to mount.
Vasily Smyslov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barraquinha is refusing to be controlled, as Smyslov sits in half guard.
Smyslov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barraquinha defending well though.
Smyslov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barraquinha keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Barraquinha makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraquinha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smyslov.
Barraquinha moves away from the strike by Smyslov.
Barraquinha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smyslov takes a step back to recover.
Barraquinha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barraquinha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barraquinha throws a leg kick but Smyslov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barraquinha tries to clinch but Smyslov moves out of range.
Barraquinha throws a wild body kick that Smyslov sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Barraquinha.
Smyslov lands a nice shot to the body.
Barraquinha is looking to slow Smyslov down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Angelito Barraquinha is winning the standup battle so far.
Barraquinha misses with a leg kick

and Smyslov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smyslov.
Smyslov tries to free his leg and advance position but Barraquinha is retaining full guard.
Barraquinha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smyslov prevents Barraquinha from getting back to his feet.
Smyslov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smyslov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barraquinha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barraquinha manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Barraquinha is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smyslov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barraquinha circles away.
Barraquinha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smyslov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barraquinha. Barraquinha obviously looking to wear him down.
Smyslov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barraquinha lands with a straight right. Smyslov didn't see that one coming.
Barraquinha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smyslov.
Barraquinha scoring well with a low kick there.
Barraquinha connects with a leg kick. Smyslov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barraquinha tried to score with a low kick but Smyslov checks it.
Smyslov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barraquinha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barraquinha swings widly with a right hand
and Smyslov counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barraquinha.
Barraquinha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smyslov is breathing heavily.

Barraquinha has managed to clinch.
Smyslov is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smyslov.
Barraquinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smyslov blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Barraquinha.

It looks like Vasily Smyslov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barraquinha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Smyslov manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smyslov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barraquinha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barraquinha.
Smyslov looks to throw the jab but Barraquinha is out of range.
Smyslov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Angelito Barraquinha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasily Smyslov's cut.
That's time! Barraquinha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Barraquinha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Barraquinha is predictable there

and Smyslov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barraquinha won't be happy with that.
Barraquinha is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Barraquinha sneaks out the side door and pushes Smyslov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Smyslov swings for the body but Barraquinha moves out of range.
Smyslov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smyslov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barraquinha moves out of range of the body kick.
Smyslov swings for the body but Barraquinha moves out of range.
Smyslov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barraquinha.
A jab from Barraquinha does it's job there.
Barraquinha throws a poor cross that misses
and Smyslov counters with a nice uppercut.
Barraquinha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smyslov moves away.
Barraquinha throws a sloppy head kick

and Smyslov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barraquinha won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov throws a strike aimed at the side of Barraquinha's head but Barraquinha avoids it well.
Barraquinha wants to get back to his feet.
Barraquinha defending against the ground and pound.
Smyslov working the head with strikes.
Barraquinha wants to control but Smyslov postures up.
Smyslov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barraquinha some visible discomfort.
Barraquinha can't do much from the bottom here.
Smyslov trying to control the action but Barraquinha is working from the bottom.
Barraquinha is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha regains half guard.
Smyslov thows a huge punch but Barraquinha dodges it nicely.
Smyslov stalling away here and it's allowed Barraquinha to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barraquinha keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.
Smyslov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smyslov tries to free his leg and advance position but Barraquinha is retaining full guard.
Barraquinha is trying to keep Smyslov in close.
Smyslov content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smyslov is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barraquinha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smyslov throws a leg kick that misses.
Smyslov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barraquinha swivels and escapes.
A good leg kick by Barraquinha.
Donk. Smyslov catches Barraquinha right on the button with a cross.
Smyslov misses with a leg kick
and Smyslov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barraquinha misses with a body kick.
Barraquinha throws a low kick, looking for Smyslov's leg but Smyslov calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov walks into a left hand.
Barraquinha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Barraquinha misses.
Barraquinha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smyslov on the side of the head.
Barraquinha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barraquinha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barraquinha takes a swing at Smyslov's ribcage but misses.
Barraquinha misses with a head kick.
Smyslov needs to keep his hands up - Barraquinha had a free shot at his head there.
Smyslov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barraquinha.

Barraquinha has closed the distance and engaged Smyslov in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barraquinha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smyslov's brow.
Smyslov lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barraquinha looking to throw knees to the head but Smyslov is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Smyslov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smyslov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29

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