PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Smithf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Tulev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Smithf
vs
Tulev

185 cm
23
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jerry Smithf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Tulev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulev fails to land the takedown.
Tulev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tulev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smithf avoids it really well and circles away.
Tulev tries to clinch

and Smithf counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Tulev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smithf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tulev trying to control the position.
Tulev wants to stand up but Smithf is controlling him.

Tulev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smithf uses it to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smithf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smithf slows the pace down.
Tulev is trying to control Smithf's posture but Smithf avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulev is trying to escape the position but Smithf is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tulev can't do much from the bottom here.
Tulev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smithf is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tulev fails with a takedown attempt.
Jerry Smithf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Tulev.
Tulev looks gassed!
Tulev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smithf looking to score a takedown here. Tulev is defending well but Smithf drives through and ends up in Tulev's guard.
Smithf seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Tulev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smithf defends it easily.
Tulev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smithf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithf passes Tulev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tulev is looking to escape.
Smithf controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smithf throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tulev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smithf is in Tulev's guard.
Smithf won't allow Tulev to sweep him here.
Tulev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tulev wants to improve his position but instead Smithf has moved into half guard.

Smithf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tulev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smithf.
Smithf tries to pass to full mount but Tulev defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tulev tries to roll over but Smithf keeps him under control.
Tulev trying to hold on to Smithf's head to control him but Smithf postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tulev tries to roll over but Smithf keeps him under control.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Viktor Tulev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Smithf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Smithf looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tulev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tulev is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tulev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smithf stands and throws Tulev's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tulev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Smithf decides to stand back up. Smithf steps back and let's Tulev get back to his feet.

Smithf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smithf is looking to advance position but Tulev won't allow it.

Smithf decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Smithf dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tulev shoots in but no luck this time.
Smithf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tulev tries to avoid it but Smithf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tulev to the ground. Tulev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Smithf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tulev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smithf lands an elbow.
Tulev tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Smithf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tulev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tulev is trying to control Smithf's posture but Smithf avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tulev wants to control but Smithf postures up.
Smithf controlling from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jerry Smithf.
Smithf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viktor Tulev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tulev darts in trying to clinch

and Smithf counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tulev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smithf is stalling in the full guard.
Smithf tries to free his leg and advance position but Tulev is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithf prevents Tulev from getting back to his feet.
Tulev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smithf controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jerry Smithf just wasn't active enough.
Tulev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smithf is fending him off so far but Tulev persists. Nope, Smithf circles away and we're back to standing.
Tulev tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Smithf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smithf.
Smithf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smithf throwing strikes but missing.
Tulev keeping full guard, as Smithf tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jerry Smithf just wasn't active enough.

Smithf instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulev tries to break free but Smithf pushes him back against the cage.
Viktor Tulev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerry Smithf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tulev missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Smithf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smithf, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Smithf!