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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Smyslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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201 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
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190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khal Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasily Smyslov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo looks to throw the jab but Smyslov is out of range.
Drogo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smyslov throws an overhand right that lands on Drogo's shoulder, as Drogo tries to avoid the shot.
Smyslov jabs Drogo right on the nose. Drogo blinks but takes it well.
Smyslov lands a right hook to the body.
Drogo throws a series of punches but Smyslov moves out of range.
Drogo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drogo throws a body kick that misses.
Smyslov lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Drogo as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Vasily Smyslov has been cut.
Drogo gets the takedown into side control.
Smyslov tries to buck Drogo off but Drogo is having none of it.
Drogo wants to control but Smyslov is keeping him busy.
Smyslov is looking for a sweep.
Drogo wants to control but Smyslov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drogo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smyslov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drogo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smyslov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to de liver by Smyslov. Beautiful body shot.
Drogo is breathing heavily.
Smyslov scores with a nice strike.
Drogo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drogo misses with an uppercut.
Smyslov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drogo misses with an uppercut. Smyslov saw that one coming.
Drogo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smyslov sprawls well initially but Drogo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Drogo wants to get back to his feet.
Smyslov moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smyslov is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smyslov landing some decent shots from guard.
Drogo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smyslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Drogo keeping full guard, as Smyslov tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smyslov misses with a body shot.
Drogo misses with a body kick.
Drogo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smyslov.
Smyslov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drogo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drogo misses the body punch
and Smyslov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drogo takes one on the button.
Drogo tries to move into range but Smyslov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Drogo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smyslov scores with a sloppy right hand. Drogo should have avoided that one.
Drogo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smyslov lands a jab.
Drogo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smyslov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Drogo is not content to let Smyslov control the position.
Smyslov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drogo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smyslov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drogo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smyslov lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drogo is pressing down on Smyslov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smyslov forces his way into half guard.
Drogo trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Smyslov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Smyslov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A shot to de liver by Smyslov. Beautiful body shot.
Smyslov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smyslov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smyslov scores with a jab to the body.
Smyslov scores with a jab to the head.
Smyslov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smyslov misses with a two punch combination.
Drogo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smyslov lands a two punch combo.
Smyslov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smyslov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drogo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smyslov connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Smyslov misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smyslov, as that shot connected.
Drogo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drogo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smyslov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drogo needs to keep his hands up - Smyslov had a free shot at his head there.
Khal Drogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smyslov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drogo keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.
Smyslov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drogo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smyslov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drogo's guard.
Smyslov wants to control but Drogo is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smyslov connects with a nice short shot to Drogo's temple.
Drogo manages to get to full guard.
Smyslov scoring with some ground and pound.
Smyslov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drogo keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.
Smyslov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov throws a big right hand that misses.
Smyslov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drogo's head.
Smyslov trying to control but Drogo is working from the bottom.
Drogo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smyslov!
Drogo tries to control but Smyslov wriggling away.
Smyslov is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Drogo wants to control the pace but Smyslov is squirming around nicely.
Drogo blocks Smyslov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Smyslov wants to hold on but Drogo pushes him away.
Smyslov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Drogo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Drogo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smyslov's head.
Smyslov gets back to full guard.
Smyslov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drogo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smyslov is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smyslov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drogo has gone for a leg lock! Smyslov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drogo's guard.
Vasily Smyslov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drogo keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.
Smyslov sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smyslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyslov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Smyslov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vasily Smyslov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smyslov blocks a head kick by Drogo.
Smyslov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smyslov swinging wilding here.
Smyslov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Drogo.
Smyslov with a hook.
Drogo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smyslov gets back to full guard.
Smyslov wants to sweep but no luck.
Drogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smyslov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smyslov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smyslov is controlling Drogo's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smyslov controlling the position.
Smyslov has his foot on Drogo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drogo works his way back into a safe position though.
Drogo looking to pass the guard.
Smyslov is looking for a triangle but Drogo pushes his legs off easily.
Smyslov wants to sweep but no luck.
Smyslov is trying to keep Drogo in close.
Smyslov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drogo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smyslov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smyslov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Drogo tries to lock up and control but Smyslov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smyslov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Drogo tries to hold on but Smyslov pushes him away.
Smyslov with good strikes from the mount here!
Drogo tries to reverse the position but Smyslov maintains control.
Smyslov unloading with bombs!
Khal Drogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smyslov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smyslov content just to control the position here.
Drogo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vasily Smyslov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smyslov wants to control the pace but Drogo is squirming around nicely.
Smyslov looking for a guillotine from mount but Drogo is having none of it.
Smyslov controlling his opponent.
Drogo regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drogo actively working from the bottom here.
Smyslov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Drogo won't allow Smyslov to pass to mount.
Smyslov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drogo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Drogo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smyslov moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Drogo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Smyslov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smyslov 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Smyslov!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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