PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Smyslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergi Lutsenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smyslov
vs
Lutsenko

180 cm
20
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

192 cm
19
193 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasily Smyslov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergi Lutsenko!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyslov misses with a body shot.
Lutsenko throws a shot from downtown. Smyslov moves away and avoids it.
A left and a right from Lutsenko both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Vasily Smyslov has been cut.

Smyslov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smyslov is looking to take a break and control but Lutsenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lutsenko manages to get back to half guard.
Smyslov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smyslov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lutsenko missing with punches from the bottom.

Smyslov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lutsenko is just riding it out for now. Smyslov eventually gives up the hold.
Lutsenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov wants to free his trapped foot but Lutsenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lutsenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smyslov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smyslov is thwarting Lutsenko's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Smyslov.
Smyslov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutsenko misses with a hook.
Smyslov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lutsenko in his tracks.
Smyslov ducks under a wild hook from Lutsenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko avoids the body shot from Smyslov.
Smyslov looks to land a right hand but Lutsenko moved out of range.
Lutsenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smyslov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasily Smyslov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smyslov looks to land a right hand but Lutsenko moved out of range.
Lutsenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smyslov moves forwards but Lutsenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Lutsenko misses.
Smyslov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lutsenko.
Smyslov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lutsenko tries to avoid it but Smyslov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lutsenko to the ground. Lutsenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smyslov moves out of range as Lutsenko strikes.
Lutsenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smyslov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lutsenko's waist but Lutsenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smyslov off to one side.
Lutsenko punishes Smyslov's body with a nice straight punch.
Smyslov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lutsenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Lutsenko connects with a jab.
Lutsenko lands a slapping body shot.
Lutsenko throws a series of punches but Smyslov avoids them all with ease.
Smyslov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lutsenko's waist but Lutsenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smyslov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Smyslov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyslov walks into a straight right hand from Lutsenko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lutsenko gets caught flat footed, as Smyslov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smyslov won't allow Lutsenko to sweep him here.
Lutsenko is trying to keep Smyslov in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smyslov slips nicely into half guard.
Lutsenko is staying active underneath Smyslov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smyslov trying to pass the guard but Lutsenko defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lutsenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lutsenko wants to stand and escape but Smyslov is having none of it.
Lutsenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smyslov landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smyslov pushes down on Lutsenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smyslov moves into full mount! Lutsenko won't be happy about that!
Smyslov breaks from Lutsenko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lutsenko is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutsenko is trying to stand.
Smyslov unloading with bombs!
Smyslov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vasily Smyslov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasily Smyslov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lutsenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smyslov lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Smyslov finds it's target.
Smyslov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lutsenko.
Smyslov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Smyslov.
Smyslov misses with an uppercut.
Lutsenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to de liver by Smyslov. Beautiful body shot.
Smyslov jabs at Lutsenko's body.
Smyslov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutsenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smyslov manages to avoid it.
Smyslov scores with a jab to the body.
Lutsenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smyslov misses the jab.
Smyslov scores with a jab to the body.
Lutsenko is breathing heavily.
Smyslov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lutsenko digs a good body shot into Smyslov's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smyslov tests Lutsenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsenko defending well as Smyslov loads up on a big left hand.

Smyslov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lutsenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lutsenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smyslov manages to get himself to full guard.
Smyslov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smyslov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Smyslov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smyslov seems keen to control Lutsenko's posture.
Smyslov wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Smyslov is retaining full guard.
Lutsenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smyslov is pulling down on Lutsenko's head to control his posture.
Smyslov working a defensive guard here.
Smyslov is really struggling to control Lutsenko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lutsenko lands a couple of digs.
Smyslov looking for a sweep. Not yet Smyslov, not yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lutsenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Lutsenko throws a right hand that Smyslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Smyslov also avoids with ease.
Smyslov misses with a wild body shot.
Smyslov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smyslov throws out a powerful jab.
Vasily Smyslov is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smyslov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lutsenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lutsenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Smyslov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smyslov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lutsenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Smyslov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutsenko manages to avoid it.
Smyslov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smyslov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lutsenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smyslov momentarily.
Lutsenko throws a hook to the side of Smyslov's head but Smyslov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lutsenko lands with a right hand.
Lutsenko scores with the left hand. Smyslov knows he should have avoided that one.
Lutsenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutsenko throws a right hand that Smyslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Smyslov also avoids with ease.
Smyslov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Smyslov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smyslov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov won't allow Lutsenko to sweep him here.
Smyslov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smyslov won't allow Lutsenko to sweep him here.
Lutsenko trying to control the position.
Smyslov stopping the sweep attempt from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smyslov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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 Vasily Smyslov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Smyslov throws a sloppy body shot
and Lutsenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smyslov defending well as Lutsenko loads up on a big left hand.
Smyslov takes a swing at Lutsenko's ribcage but misses.
Smyslov lands a body shot.
Smyslov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutsenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Smyslov is just out of range.
Smyslov scores with a punch to the head.
Lutsenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smyslov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lutsenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smyslov throws out the jab.
Smyslov lands a with a good body shot.
Smyslov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutsenko.
Smyslov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lutsenko counters with a straight right hand.
Smyslov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lutsenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice straight punches there by Lutsenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lutsenko.
Lutsenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smyslov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lutsenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from Lutsenko misses its intended target.
Lutsenko connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lutsenko swivels and escapes.
Smyslov throws a looping overhand right but Lutsenko ducks down to avoid it.
Lutsenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smyslov.
Lutsenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smyslov scores with a body shot.
Smyslov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lutsenko.
Lutsenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smyslov slips under a jab.
Lutsenko throws an overhand right that lands on Smyslov's shoulder, as Smyslov tries to avoid the shot.
Smyslov dips to his left and cracks Lutsenko with an uppercut!
Smyslov lands a really nice looking cross but Lutsenko seems unphased.
Smyslov defending well as Lutsenko loads up on a big left hand.
Smyslov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lutsenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Lutsenko misses.
Smyslov connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov lands a nice shot to the body.
Smyslov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Smyslov.
Lutsenko throws a body punch but Smyslov moves out of range.

Smyslov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smyslov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lutsenko tries to reverse the position but Smyslov maintains control.
Smyslov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smyslov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smyslov working the ground and pound effectively.
Smyslov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lutsenko hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lutsenko is looking to escape.
Smyslov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lutsenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smyslov lands a big elbow.
Lutsenko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Smyslov lands with some strikes.
Smyslov with the ground and pound from mount.
Smyslov looking to control but Lutsenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smyslov lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Lutsenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Smyslov goes for an armbar but Lutsenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko works over Smyslov with some ground and pound from guard.
Lutsenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lutsenko postures up in Smyslov's guard and throws a big left but Smyslov blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smyslov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lutsenko's guard.
Smyslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutsenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Smyslov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Smyslov'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.

Smyslov lands a right hook to the body.
Smyslov swings for the body but Lutsenko moves out of range.
Lutsenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smyslov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutsenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smyslov has time to react.
Lutsenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smyslov digs a good hook to Lutsenko's body.
Lutsenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smyslov.
Lutsenko takes a swing at Smyslov's ribcage but misses.

Smyslov scores a takedown into full mount!
Smyslov lands a heavy elbow.
Lutsenko swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Smyslov is landing with some decent strikes but Lutsenko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsenko gets back to half guard.
Lutsenko wants to get back to his feet.
Smyslov trying to control the pace.
Smyslov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lutsenko is trying to maintain the position but Smyslov is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smyslov lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Smyslov is nestled in close to Lutsenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smyslov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smyslov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lutsenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smyslov blocks the strikes from Lutsenko.
Smyslov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lutsenko wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Smyslov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smyslov slows the pace down in half guard.
Smyslov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko won't allow Smyslov to pass to mount.
Smyslov is thwarting Lutsenko's attempts to control the position.
Lutsenko wants to get back to full guard.
Smyslov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smyslov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lutsenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Smyslov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lutsenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smyslov misses with a hook. Lutsenko ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lutsenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smyslov just misses with a punch to the body.
Smyslov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lutsenko scores with a three punch combo!
Smyslov ducks under a wild hook from Lutsenko.
Smyslov is looking to wear down Lutsenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lutsenko stuffs the takedown.
Smyslov misses with an uppercut. Lutsenko saw that one coming.
Lutsenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lutsenko ducks under a wild hook from Smyslov.
The fighters circling - Lutsenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smyslov throws a body punch but Lutsenko moves out of range.

Smyslov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutsenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Smyslov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lutsenko keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Smyslov had his way with Sergi Lutsenko in that round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Smyslov's cut.
That's time! Smyslov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lutsenko stuns Smyslov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smyslov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lutsenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lutsenko scores with a shot to the body.
Smyslov slips under a jab.
Smyslov shoots in for a double leg but Lutsenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lutsenko lands with a right hand.
Lutsenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Lutsenko coming out on top.
Nice cross by Lutsenko.
Lutsenko throws a right hand that Smyslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Smyslov also avoids with ease.
Smyslov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lutsenko.

Vasily Smyslov's cut is getting worse.
Lutsenko throws a shot from downtown. Smyslov moves away and avoids it.
Smyslov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lutsenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lutsenko lands a two punch combo.
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!
A big right from Lutsenko misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smyslov. Smyslov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lutsenko looks to land a combination but Smyslov avoids it well.
Lutsenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Smyslov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Lutsenko misses.
Lutsenko throws a big shot that misses.
Smyslov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lutsenko counters with a three punch combo that has Smyslov backing up. Smyslov nods at Lutsenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Sergi Lutsenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lutsenko looks to land a right hand but Smyslov moved out of range.
Smyslov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutsenko is just out of range.
Smyslov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lutsenko as he avoids it easily.
Lutsenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smyslov misses with a body shot
and Lutsenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lutsenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lutsenko misses with a wild combination.
Lutsenko throws a nice looking combination but Smyslov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smyslov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smyslov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Smyslov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lutsenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smyslov's guard! Nice work there by Lutsenko!
Lutsenko throwing strikes but missing.
Smyslov looking for a sweep. Not yet Smyslov, not yet.
Smyslov looking to control.
Lutsenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lutsenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Smyslov has wrist control.
Lutsenko postures up.
Vasily Smyslov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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 lands the left hand.
Smyslov swings for the body but Lutsenko moves out of range.
Smyslov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutsenko manages to avoid it.
Smyslov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lutsenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smyslov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lutsenko catches Smyslov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lutsenko scores with the left hand. Smyslov knows he should have avoided that one.
Smyslov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lutsenko on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Lutsenko as Smyslov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Smyslov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutsenko misses with a straight left.
Smyslov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lutsenko circles away.
Lutsenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lutsenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smyslov momentarily.

Smyslov is rocked!
Lutsenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smyslov on the side of the head.
Oh Smyslov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko digs a good hook to Smyslov's body.
Smyslov seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lutsenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko lands a nice shot that snaps Smyslov's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutsenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lutsenko Rushes Smyslov and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Smyslov is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Lutsenko Piles on the pressure and Smyslov crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergi Lutsenko!
Sergi Lutsenko is the new middleweight champion!