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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Alexander Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Kamakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakazi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cooking by the book. Kid Kamakazi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alexander Smirnov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Kamakazi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov throws out a loose jab but Kamakazi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smirnov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kamakazi takes one to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Kamakazi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smirnov misses the shot to the body.
Kamakazi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamakazi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kamakazi throws a wild body kick that Smirnov sees coming a mile off.
Kamakazi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kamakazi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smirnov manages to avoid it.
Kamakazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamakazi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamakazi throws a leg kick
and Smirnov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smirnov takes a swing at Kamakazi's ribcage but misses.
Kamakazi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smirnov throws a low kick but Kamakazi avoids it.
Kamakazi avoids the head kick by Smirnov.
Kamakazi instigates a clinch.
Kamakazi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kamakazi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smirnov has Kamakazi pressed against the ropes.
Smirnov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kamakazi or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smirnov avoids the elbow strike from Kamakazi, against the ropes.
Kamakazi takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov trying to control the position but instead, Kamakazi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smirnov into the ropes.
Smirnov can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Smirnov is trying to break the clinch but Kamakazi has him pressed against the ropes.
Smirnov scores a nice knee to the body.
Kamakazi breaks the clinch.
Smirnov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smirnov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smirnov throws an overhand right that lands on Kamakazi's shoulder, as Kamakazi tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smirnov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smirnov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamakazi.
Smirnov avoids a kick to the body.
Kamakazi scores with a nice body kick.
Smirnov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kamakazi will feel that in the morning.
Kamakazi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Smirnov misses the target.
Kamakazi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smirnov duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smirnov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smirnov tries to bum rush Kamakazi with a series of wild strikes but Kamakazi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamakazi misses with a wild body shot.
Smirnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smirnov. Kamakazi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smirnov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smirnov.
Smirnov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamakazi's sensitive parts.
Smirnov avoids the head kick by Kamakazi.
Smirnov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kid Kamakazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamakazi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kamakazi throws a right and a left that Smirnov avoids nicely.
Kamakazi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamakazi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smirnov.
Kamakazi is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smirnov moves out of range of the body kick from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi throws a body kick that misses.
Smirnov tests Kamakazi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamakazi misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Smirnov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smirnov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov connects with the punch.
Kamakazi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kamakazi scoring well with a low kick there.
Smirnov throws a hook to the side of Kamakazi's head but Kamakazi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smirnov lands a jab.
Kamakazi swinging wildly here.
Smirnov looks to land a left hand but Kamakazi moved out of range nicely.
Smirnov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kamakazi lands with a straight right. Smirnov didn't see that one coming.
Kamakazi keeps Smirnov at a distance using the push kick.
Kamakazi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smirnov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smirnov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kamakazi misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Kamakazi.
Smirnov lands a jab-cross combination.
Kamakazi misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamakazi throws a head kick that misses.
Kid Kamakazi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamakazi misses with a head kick.
Kamakazi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smirnov if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov moves out of range as Kamakazi throws a body kick.
Smirnov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kamakazi throws a right and a left that Smirnov avoids nicely.
Kamakazi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot lands for Smirnov.
Smirnov misses the jab.
Smirnov misses with a straight right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kamakazi!
Kamakazi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamakazi throws a wild body kick that Smirnov sees coming a mile off.
Smirnov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kamakazi. Kamakazi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kamakazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamakazi checks the leg kick.
Kamakazi throws a push kick but Smirnov slaps the foot to one side.
Kamakazi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamakazi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kamakazi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smirnov misses with a wild combination.
Kamakazi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kamakazi avoids the body shot from Smirnov.
Smirnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamakazi moves away.
Kamakazi throws the kick towards the body but Smirnov avoids it.
Smirnov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kamakazi checks the leg kick.
Smirnov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamakazi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smirnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamakazi throws a leg kick which misses Smirnov's front leg but catches the back leg as Smirnov tries to avoid it.
Kamakazi checks the leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Smirnov.
Alexander Smirnov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamakazi feints and then cracks Smirnov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smirnov down.
Kamakazi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smirnov avoids a kick to the body.
Kamakazi throws a push kick but Smirnov slaps the foot to one side.
Smirnov swinging wildly here.
A combination from Smirnov does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Smirnov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Kamakazi misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smirnov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kamakazi.
Smirnov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kamakazi looks to throw a body kick
and Smirnov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smirnov misses with a low kick.
Smirnov thows a body shot but no joy.
Smirnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kamakazi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smirnov.
Smirnov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smirnov moves out of range as Kamakazi throws a body kick.
Kamakazi tries to clinch but Smirnov is having none of it.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut.
Kamakazi connects with a single shot there.
Smirnov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Smirnov.
Smirnov scores with a hook.
A big right from Smirnov misses.
Smirnov lands with a kick to the temple. Kamakazi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi looks to land a combination but Smirnov avoids it well.
Smirnov lands a really nice looking cross but Kamakazi seems unphased.
Kamakazi looks for the body kick but Smirnov saw that one coming.
Smirnov loads up on a big right hand but Kamakazi slips the punch.
Smirnov lands with a cross.
Kamakazi misses with a head kick.
Smirnov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamakazi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smirnov lands with a right hand.
Smirnov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smirnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamakazi was well out of range. Poor timing from Smirnov.
Kamakazi connects with a leg kick. Smirnov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kamakazi looks to land a body kick but Smirnov moved away.
Smirnov misses with a straight left.
Smirnov throws a body punch but Kamakazi moves out of range.
Kamakazi tries to land a leg kick but Smirnov saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Smirnov misses.
Kamakazi misses with a body kick.
Smirnov misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi digs a good hook to Smirnov's body.
Smirnov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kamakazi thuds a left hand into Smirnov's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamakazi feints a jab promting Smirnov to slip. Kamakazi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smirnov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kamakazi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kamakazi moves out of range of the body kick from Smirnov.
Kamakazi misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smirnov.
Kamakazi throws a nice looking combination but Smirnov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamakazi.
Smirnov throws a body punch but Kamakazi moves out of range.
Kamakazi misses with a body kick.
Smirnov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kamakazi throws a shot to the body.
Kamakazi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kamakazi throws a head kick that misses
and Smirnov counters with a low kick, right behind Kamakazi 's knee.
A big left from Smirnov misses.
Smirnov throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Smirnov clearly takes that 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.
Smirnov misses the shot to the body.
Smirnov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kamakazi off the ropes and back into range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamakazi checks a leg kick.
Kamakazi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smirnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamakazi throws a sloppy head kick
and Kamakazi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smirnov scores with a punch to the head.
Kamakazi misses with a body kick.
Smirnov avoids a kick to the body.
Kamakazi is looking to clinch but Smirnov is avoiding it.
Kamakazi scores with a leg kick.
Kamakazi throws a series of punches but Smirnov avoids them all with ease.
Kamakazi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kamakazi scores with a push kick.
Kamakazi looks to land a combination. Smirnov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smirnov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kamakazi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smirnov back to the ropes. Kamakazi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smirnov. Kamakazi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamakazi throws a body kick that misses.
Kamakazi throws a body kick that misses.
Smirnov misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi blocks the body kick.
Smirnov takes a swing at Kamakazi's ribcage but misses.
Kamakazi moves in looking to clinch but Smirnov pushes him off.
Smirnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smirnov lands a nice hook to Kamakazi's body. Kamakazi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smirnov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Smirnov does no damage.
Smirnov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kamakazi. That one must have hurt.
Kamakazi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kamakazi throws a front kick aimed at Smirnov's knee but Smirnov avoids it well.
Kamakazi looks to land a combination but Smirnov avoids it well.
Kamakazi throws a right and a left that Smirnov avoids nicely.
Kamakazi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smirnov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smirnov throws a chopping leg kick but Kamakazi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smirnov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamakazi.
Kamakazi throws a body kick that misses.
Kamakazi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smirnov cracks Kamakazi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi misses with a body kick.
Smirnov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smirnov throws a jab when Kamakazi was well out of range.
Smirnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamakazi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Kamakazi misses.
Kamakazi throws a body kick that misses.
Kamakazi misses with a body kick.
Kamakazi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smirnov blocks a leg kick.
Smirnov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab by Smirnov.
Kamakazi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smirnov.
Kamakazi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smirnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smirnov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamakazi throws the kick towards the body but Smirnov avoids it.
Smirnov misses with a kick to the body.
Smirnov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamakazi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smirnov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexander Smirnov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smirnov misses with a hook.
Kamakazi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamakazi looks for the body kick but Smirnov saw that one coming.
Smirnov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smirnov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamakazi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smirnov takes a step back to recover.
Smirnov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamakazi.
A combination from Kamakazi does no damage.
A jab from Smirnov misses.
Kamakazi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smirnov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kamakazi misses with a two punch combination.
Smirnov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamakazi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamakazi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smirnov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamakazi's sensitive parts.
Kamakazi moves away from the strike by Smirnov.
Kamakazi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamakazi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamakazi misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smirnov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kamakazi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smirnov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smirnov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Smirnov misses.
Kamakazi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smirnov's sensitive parts.
Smirnov blocks the body kick.
Kamakazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov blocks a jab.
Kid Kamakazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Kamakazi scores with a one two! Smirnov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smirnov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smirnov moves out of range of the body kick from Kamakazi.
Smirnov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smirnov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smirnov moves out of range of the body kick.
Smirnov misses with a body shot.
Smirnov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kamakazi on the side of the head.
Smirnov feints a jab promting Kamakazi to slip. Smirnov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kamakazi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smirnov throws a chopping leg kick but Kamakazi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kamakazi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kamakazi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamakazi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smirnov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamakazi's sensitive parts.
Smirnov avoids the head kick by Kamakazi.
Kamakazi misses with a leg kick.
Kamakazi tries to bum rush Smirnov with a series of wild strikes but Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smirnov tests Kamakazi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamakazi throws a leg kick but Smirnov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kamakazi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kamakazi takes a swing at Smirnov's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smirnov, as that shot connected.
Kamakazi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smirnov lands a nice shot that snaps Kamakazi's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Smirnov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smirnov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Smirnov!
A very excited looking Alexander Smirnov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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