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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Boiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Boiko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Boiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smirnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boiko throws a combination that misses
and Smirnov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smirnov clinches with his opponent.
Smirnov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Boiko regains guard.
Smirnov wants to stand and escape but instead Boiko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smirnov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smirnov is working an open guard so Boiko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boiko clinches but Smirnov breaks the clinch
and Smirnov counters with an outside leg kick.
Boiko drops Smirnov with a left right combo! Boiko follows him down to the ground into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smirnov is trying to buck Boiko off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boiko decides to stand back up.
Boiko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Boiko misses
and Smirnov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boiko is looking to break free of the clinch but Smirnov has double underhooks.
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boiko.
Smirnov looks to land a combination. Boiko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boiko shoots in for a double leg but Smirnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smirnov has closed the distance and engaged Boiko in a clinch.
Smirnov pulls guard effortlessly.
Boiko gets to his feet - Smirnov follows without any prompting.
Smirnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boiko slips a jab and a cross from Smirnov.
Boiko tries to clinch but Smirnov moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Smirnov.
Boiko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boiko forces Smirnov back against the cage and clinches.
Smirnov tries to break the clinch but Boiko is controlling the position.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smirnov lands a two punch combo.
Boiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Boiko misses
and Smirnov counters with a one-two to the body.
Boiko tries a head kick but it misses.
Anton Smirnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boiko tries to clinch but Smirnov moves away
and Smirnov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boiko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Smirnov scores with a four punch combination!
Smirnov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smirnov cracks the inside of Boiko's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boiko is looking to score with low kicks.
Boiko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Boiko is breathing heavily.
Smirnov throws a right hand that Boiko ducks under and follows up with a left that Boiko also avoids with ease.
Boiko throws a leg kick but Smirnov checks it.
Boiko walks into a jab.
Boiko misses with a low kick.
Smirnov throws a head kick that half lands.
Boiko rushes Smirnov and presses him up against the cage.
Smirnov breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boiko throws a sloppy head kick and Smirnov moves out of range easily.
Smirnov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smirnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smirnov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Smirnov does no damage.
Smirnov misses with a head kick.
Smirnov slips a jab from Boiko.
A punch combination from Smirnov misses.
Boiko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smirnov counters with a head kick. That will keep Boiko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Smirnov fails to land with a series of punches.
Boiko tries to land a front kick but Smirnov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boiko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boiko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smirnov throws a head kick that half lands.
Smirnov lands a really nice looking cross but Boiko seems unphased.
Boiko tries to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a body kick.
Smirnov looks to land a combination. Boiko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smirnov lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov moves into the clinch successfully.
Smirnov is trying to force a seperation but Boiko has the dominant position.
Boiko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivan Boiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smirnov connects with a body shot.
Boiko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boiko tries to keep at a distance but Smirnov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boiko throws a push kick but Smirnov slaps the foot to one side.
Smirnov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smirnov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smirnov throws a right hand that Boiko ducks under and follows up with a left that Boiko also avoids with ease.
Boiko looks to throw a body kick
and Smirnov counters with a big head kick but Boiko shrugs it off.
Boiko blocks a head kick by Smirnov.
Boiko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov tries to clinch but Boiko is having none of it.
Smirnov lands a head kick!
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 takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A right-left combo lands from Smirnov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Smirnov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smirnov moves out of range of the body kick.
Smirnov throws a head kick but Boiko moves out of range.
A low kick from Boiko is predictable there
and Smirnov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smirnov wants to clinch up but Boiko keeps it at a distance.
Boiko throws a sloppy head kick
and Smirnov counters with a series of strikes. Boiko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boiko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smirnov lands a head kick. Boiko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smirnov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boiko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smirnov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Boiko misses.
Smirnov scores with a one two! Boiko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boiko looks to land a body kick but Smirnov moved away.
Smirnov throws a one two combo.
Smirnov throws a head kick that misses.
Boiko throws a series of punches but Smirnov avoids them all with ease.
Smirnov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Smirnov catches Boiko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smirnov throws a right and a left that Boiko avoids nicely.
Smirnov lands a jab-cross combination.
Boiko looks to throw a body kick
and Smirnov counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick by Boiko misses
and Smirnov counters with a one-two to the body.
Smirnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smirnov.
Smirnov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Smirnov.
Smirnov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smirnov breaks the clinch.
Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boiko.
Boiko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smirnov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smirnov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boiko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boiko misses the jab.
Boiko throws the kick towards the body but Smirnov avoids it.
Smirnov lands with a kick to the temple. Boiko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boiko tries to clinch but Smirnov moves away
and Smirnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boiko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boiko throws a sloppy head kick
and Smirnov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smirnov clinches with his opponent.
Smirnov breaks from the clinch.
Smirnov slips under a jab.
Smirnov is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boiko looks to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a big head kick but Boiko shrugs it off.
Smirnov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smirnov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smirnov misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boiko.
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches.
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 tries to stall but Boiko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smirnov breaks the clinch.
Boiko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smirnov counters with a one-two to the body.
Smirnov darts in and clinches Boiko up against the cage.
Smirnov pulls Boiko into guard.
Smirnov looking for a guillotine here but Boiko defends easily.
Smirnov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Boiko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boiko tries to work over Smirnov's front leg with a kick but Smirnov checks it.
Boiko tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Boiko misses
and Smirnov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smirnov blocks a leg kick.
Anton Smirnov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smirnov stalks Boiko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boiko's face. Boiko staggers backwards, shaken.
Smirnov scores with a head kick.
Boiko takes one on the button.
Boiko misses with a low kick.
Boiko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smirnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov scores with a head kick.
Smirnov misses with a head kick.
Smirnov dodges the punch combination from Boiko.
Boiko throws a combination that misses
and Smirnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boiko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smirnov counters with a left and a right that stings Boiko.
Boiko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smirnov counters with a head kick.
Smirnov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smirnov.
Smirnov lands a two punch combo.
Boiko wants to clinch but Smirnov slips to the side
and Smirnov counters with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smirnov throws a front kick that sends Boiko stumbling back into the cage.
Smirnov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smirnov lands with a kick to the temple. Boiko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Smirnov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Smirnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Boiko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Boiko throws a front kick aimed at Smirnov's knee but Smirnov avoids it well.
A low kick from Boiko is predictable there
and Smirnov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smirnov moves into the clinch.
Boiko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smirnov smiles and moves away.
Boiko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boiko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boiko wants to clinch.
Boiko shoots for a takedown but Smirnov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smirnov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boiko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boiko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boiko breaks from the clinch.
Boiko walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boiko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smirnov scores with a three punch combo!
Ivan Boiko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smirnov!
Smirnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smirnov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boiko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boiko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smirnov can pounce on him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smirnov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boiko smiles and moves away.
Boiko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boiko tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnov lands with a slapping head kick.
Smirnov looks to land a combination. Boiko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smirnov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boiko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smirnov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Smirnov duly obliges.
Smirnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Smirnov.
Boiko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smirnov counters with a three punch combo that has Boiko backing up. Boiko nods at Smirnov to acknowledge the strikes.
Smirnov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smirnov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boiko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smirnov clinches up with Boiko and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boiko backwards.
Smirnov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smirnov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov controlling Boiko's posture.
Smirnov wants to stand but Boiko is controlling the position.
Smirnov has his hands on Boiko's head, controlling the position.
Boiko gets to his feet. Smirnov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boiko shoots and misses
and Smirnov counters with a big head kick but Boiko shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Boiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boiko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov cracks Boiko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smirnov tries to clinch but Boiko moves out of range.
Smirnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Smirnov scores with a four punch combination!
Smirnov is looking to slow Boiko down with leg kicks.
Smirnov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smirnov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boiko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smirnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smirnov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smirnov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smirnov lands a head kick. Boiko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov lands a lovely overhand right.
Boiko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boiko misses with a straight right.
Smirnov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A clash of legs there as Smirnov blocks the low kick.
Boiko throws a big shot that misses.
Ivan Boiko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches.
Smirnov tries to pull guard but Boiko won't allow it.
Boiko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Smirnov scores with a four punch combination!
Smirnov misses with a series of wild punches.
Smirnov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smirnov fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov moves into range and clinches up with Boiko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boiko is looking to break free of the clinch but Smirnov has double underhooks.
Boiko stops a takedown attempt from Smirnov.
Boiko keeps control of Smirnov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anton Smirnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smirnov is looking to break free of the clinch but Boiko has double underhooks.
Boiko misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Smirnov!
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