PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ishmael Egyptian (ranked 23645 p4p, 2864 weight class) and Dusan Smirnov (ranked 477 p4p, 278 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Egyptian
vs
Smirnov

175 cm
19
143
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
154
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ishmael Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dusan Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov darts in looking for a takedown but Egyptian gets double underhooks and turns Smirnov into the cage.
It looked like Egyptian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smirnov.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Egyptian as he jumps to the side.
Egyptian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smirnov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Egyptian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smirnov somewhat.
Ishmael Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Smirnov.
Smirnov swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Smirnov clobbers Egyptian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smirnov fails with the takedown
and Egyptian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Egyptian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Egyptian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dusan Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Egyptian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Egyptian instigates a clinch.
Egyptian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egyptian scores with a hook to the body.
Egyptian stalling.
Egyptian misses with a body punch.
Egyptian gets through Smirnov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Egyptian.
Egyptian slows down the pace here.
Egyptian gets through Smirnov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Egyptian.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian tries to work over Smirnov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smirnov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Egyptian.
Smirnov blocks a body shot from Egyptian.
A right hand to the body from Egyptian.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smirnov tries to pull guard but Egyptian holds him up against the cage and eventually Smirnov drops back down to his feet.
Egyptian tries a body shot but Smirnov blocks it.
Smirnov is trying to maintain a safe position but Egyptian gets an underhook and turns Smirnov into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Egyptian scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Egyptian controlling the action here for a moment.
Egyptian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Egyptian gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A short right from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries a body shot but Smirnov blocks it.
Smirnov is working for takedown but Egyptian is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Egyptian.
Egyptian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Egyptian works on Smirnov's body with a couple of short punches.
Egyptian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Egyptian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Egyptian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Egyptian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Egyptian.
A right handed body shot lands from Egyptian.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnov is trying to drag Egyptian to the mat but Egyptian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Egyptian lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ishmael Egyptian dominated 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 with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smirnov misses with a head kick.
Smirnov tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Egyptian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian stuffs the takedown.
Egyptian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Decent striking displayed by Smirnov there.
Smirnov avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
As Egyptian backs off Smirnov throws a huge counter combo but Egyptian manages to avoid it all.
Smirnov dives in and grabs Egyptian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Egyptian pushes down on Smirnov's head and hops out.
Ishmael Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Smirnov.
Smirnov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Egyptian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov has his takedown stuffed
and Egyptian counters with a left to the body.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Egyptian but Egyptian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Egyptian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Egyptian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smirnov can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Egyptian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smirnov misses with the combination.
Smirnov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Egyptian pinned against the cage. Egyptian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Egyptian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Egyptian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Egyptian wants it to stay on the feet.
Ishmael Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Smirnov throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smirnov with a poor takedown
enabling Egyptian to counter with a crisp jab.
Smirnov with a poor takedown
and Egyptian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smirnov is breathing heavily.
Egyptian swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirnov.
A quick step to the side and Egyptian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
Smirnov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smirnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Egyptian as Smirnov shoots in.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown but Egyptian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Egyptian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smirnov shoots and misses
enabling Egyptian to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smirnov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Egyptian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Egyptian catches Smirnov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Smirnov is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
Smirnov shoots for a double leg takedown but Egyptian sprawls well. He's pushed Smirnov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Egyptian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Egyptian wants it to stay on the feet.
Egyptian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smirnov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Egyptian swings for the body but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Egyptian sprawls well. Egyptian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smirnov gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Egyptian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smirnov shoots and misses
and Egyptian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smirnov thinking.
Smirnov just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Egyptian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smirnov.
It looks like Egyptian has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt
and Egyptian counters with a left to the body.
Smirnov throws a combination that misses
and Egyptian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches up with Egyptian, looking for a takedown. Smirnov pushes Egyptian against the cage but Egyptian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Egyptian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches up with Egyptian, looking for a takedown. Smirnov pushes Egyptian against the cage but Egyptian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smirnov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Egyptian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smirnov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Egyptian checks it well.
Smirnov throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian is looking to counter punch.
Smirnov tries to clinch
and Egyptian counters with a right hand to the body.
Egyptian lands a jab to Smirnov's midsection.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smirnov or perhaps it was just good defense by Egyptian, which made it look bad.
Egyptian is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ishmael Egyptian dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Smirnov tries to clinch
and Egyptian counters with a nice body shot.
Smirnov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smirnov shoots in but no luck this time.
Smirnov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smirnov goes for a double leg but Egyptian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Egyptian continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from Egyptian misses its target.
Ishmael Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a double jab
and Egyptian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Egyptian has managed to clinch.
Smirnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Egyptian.
Egyptian digs a right hand underneath Smirnov's ribcage. Smirnov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Egyptian - that landed with a thud.
Egyptian effectively controlling the action here.
Smirnov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Egyptian scores with a shot to the side of Smirnov's head.
Ishmael Egyptian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Egyptian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Egyptian stalling.
Smirnov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Egyptian after a bit of a struggle.
Egyptian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Egyptian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Egyptian scores with a shot to the side of Smirnov's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Egyptian.
Egyptian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Egyptian avoiding damage.
Egyptian can't find room to land a body shot as Smirnov controls the action.
A body shot lands from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian scores with a shot to the side of Smirnov's head.
Egyptian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smirnov backwards.
Egyptian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smirnov's elbow.
Come on Egyptian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Egyptian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Egyptian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ishmael Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egyptian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ishmael Egyptian.
Smirnov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Egyptian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt - Egyptian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Egyptian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Egyptian closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dusan Smirnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smirnov tries to escape but Egyptian is in control.
Egyptian tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian just content to control the position.
Egyptian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ishmael Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Egyptian 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ishmael Egyptian!
Our winner, Ishmael Egyptian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.