PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slava Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smirnov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: New Tone – Run. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ali
vs
Smirnov

191 cm
27
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muhammad Ali !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slava Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Smirnov.
Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smirnov takes a swing at Ali 's ribcage but misses.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smirnov throws out the jab.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smirnov.
Nice body punch from Ali .
Smirnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smirnov lands a body shot.
Ali slips under a jab.
Smirnov takes a swing at Ali 's ribcage but misses.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Smirnov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Ali . Those never looked like landing.
Ali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smirnov lands a slapping body shot.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smirnov misses the shot to the body.
Smirnov misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smirnov. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smirnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali .
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Ali throws a series of punches but Smirnov moves out of range.
Slava Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smirnov connects with a right hand. Ali shakes it off.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Smirnov.
Slava Smirnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smirnov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smirnov circles away quickly and effectively.
Ali scores with a jab.
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov misses with a body shot.
Ali scores with a jab.
Smirnov cracks Ali with a good jab.
Smirnov slips a straight right by Ali .
Smirnov throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Smirnov thows a body shot but no joy.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smirnov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smirnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a body shot
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
Ali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smirnov staying out of range there.
Smirnov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Smirnov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smirnov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Smirnov scores with a jab.
Jab from Smirnov.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Smirnov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy left from Smirnov finds it's target.
Ali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smirnov throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Smirnov throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Smirnov.
Smirnov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnov misses with a body shot.
Smirnov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ali had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice uppercut there from Smirnov.
Ali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Smirnov.
Ali needs to keep his hands up - Smirnov had a free shot at his head there.
Ali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a looping left.
Smirnov swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Smirnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Smirnov cracks a nice hook into Ali 's ribs.
Smirnov dips to his left and cracks Ali with an uppercut!
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Smirnov ducks down to avoid it.
Smirnov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smirnov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ali doesn't seem bothered though.
Ali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smirnov throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali avoids the body shot from Smirnov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smirnov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali .
Smirnov throws an overhand right that lands on Ali 's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Smirnov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smirnov scores with a hook to the body. Ali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slava Smirnov dominated that 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.

Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Smirnov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ali throws a jab when Smirnov was well out of range.
Smirnov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali .
Smirnov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Muhammad Ali has been cut.
Smirnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws out a powerful jab.
Smirnov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Smirnov's ribs.
Smirnov misses the shot to the body.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Ali .
Ali staying out of range there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smirnov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Smirnov saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali .
Smirnov scores with a shot to the body.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Smirnov is just out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov lands a right hook to the body.
Smirnov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Smirnov thows a body shot but no joy.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muhammad Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smirnov loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smirnov, as that shot connected.
Smirnov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Smirnov throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali walks into a straight right hand from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smirnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smirnov scores with a sloppy right hand. Ali should have avoided that one.
Smirnov misses the shot to the body.
Ali throws a series of punches but Smirnov avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov jabs at Ali 's body.
Smirnov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head.
Smirnov lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Smirnov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smirnov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali .
Smirnov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smirnov scores with a three punch combo!
Smirnov lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Smirnov.
Nice straight punches there by Smirnov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smirnov.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali .
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Smirnov is just out of range.
Smirnov throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
A slow jab from Smirnov misses its intended target.
A cross from Smirnov lands.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Smirnov ducks down to avoid it.
Ali takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov sizes up Ali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slava Smirnov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smirnov.
Smirnov lands a jab to the head.
Ali feints a jab promting Smirnov to slip. Ali then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smirnov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Smirnov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ali doesn't seem phased though.
Smirnov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali .
Smirnov misses with a hook.
Ali moves forwards but Smirnov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smirnov swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali is looking to score with low kicks.
Smirnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smirnov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ali avoids the body shot from Smirnov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Smirnov catches Ali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smirnov connects with a body shot.
Ali tries to bum rush Smirnov with a series of wild strikes but Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smirnov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali .
Ali throws a hook but Smirnov blocks it.
Smirnov lands a nice hook to Ali 's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smirnov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ali momentarily.
Smirnov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smirnov throws a right hand that misses
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smirnov looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smirnov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Smirnov catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smirnov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ali doesn't seem bothered though.
Smirnov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slava Smirnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muhammad Ali 's cut.
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!

Ali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smirnov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smirnov scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ali misses with a low kick as Smirnov jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a shot to the body.
Smirnov lands with a straight right. Ali didn't see that one coming.
Ali slips under a jab from Smirnov.
Smirnov looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Smirnov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smirnov misses the jab.
Smirnov throws a good cross that connects.
Smirnov digs a good hook to Ali 's body.
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!
Ali looks to land a left hand but Smirnov moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a hook.
Smirnov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali looks to land a combination but Smirnov avoids it well.
Smirnov swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smirnov.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smirnov.
Ali throws a body punch but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smirnov digs a good body shot into Ali 's ribs.
Smirnov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ali on the side of the head.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali slips under a jab.
Jab by Smirnov.
Smirnov lands a lovely overhand right.
Smirnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Smirnov.
Ali misses with a hook. Smirnov ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Smirnov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Smirnov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Smirnov's head but Smirnov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smirnov misses the shot to the body.
Smirnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Smirnov tests Ali 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Smirnov.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smirnov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ali back to the cage. Smirnov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smirnov with a hook.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Smirnov misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov slips a jab from Ali .
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smirnov. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smirnov lands a nice hook to Ali 's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smirnov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smirnov scores with a nice right hand.
Smirnov with a jab.
Smirnov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smirnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Smirnov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smirnov misses with a looping right.
Smirnov lands with an overhand left.
Ali cracks Smirnov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smirnov lands a right hook to the body.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Muhammad Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smirnov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Smirnov throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Smirnov missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smirnov punishes Ali 's body with a nice straight punch.
Ali stalks Smirnov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smirnov's face. Smirnov staggers backwards, shaken.
Smirnov looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Ali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smirnov moves out of range of the strikes.
Smirnov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smirnov.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smirnov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smirnov scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Smirnov misses its intended target.
Slava Smirnov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slava Smirnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smirnov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slava Smirnov!
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