PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Alexander Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vodka Drunkinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drunkinski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by It's my time. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smirnov
vs
Drunkinski

173 cm
27
144 lbs
20 - 12 - 1

159 cm
28
147 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Granite chin

Mango Nutrition

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 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vodka Drunkinski!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drunkinski throws a leg kick but Smirnov moved away.
Drunkinski walks into a straight right hand from Smirnov.
A slow jab from Smirnov misses its intended target.
Drunkinski moves out of range of the body kick.
Smirnov misses with a lunging right hand

and Drunkinski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smirnov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smirnov is trying to stall.
Smirnov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smirnov has Drunkinski pushed against the ropes.
Drunkinski keeps control of Smirnov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drunkinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drunkinski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smirnov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smirnov misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Drunkinski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drunkinski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smirnov.
Smirnov is trying to maintain a safe position but Drunkinski gets an underhook and turns Smirnov into the ropes.
Drunkinski tries to land knees in the clinch but Smirnov avoids the damage to the body.
Smirnov blocks an elbow strike.
Drunkinski lands a body punch.

Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drunkinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smirnov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drunkinski is looking to clinch.
Smirnov scores with a punch to the head.
Smirnov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drunkinski.
Drunkinski needs to keep his hands up - Smirnov had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheers as Drunkinski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smirnov doesn't seem phased though.
Drunkinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drunkinski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Smirnov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smirnov.
Drunkinski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smirnov doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Smirnov.
A head kick misses from Drunkinski.
Smirnov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Alexander Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drunkinski.
Smirnov checks a low kick from Drunkinski.
Drunkinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a good cross that connects.
Smirnov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drunkinski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smirnov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Drunkinski closes the distance and pushes Smirnov back into the ropes.
Drunkinski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drunkinski avoids a wild elbow strike from Smirnov.
Drunkinski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smirnov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drunkinski blocking some punches.
Smirnov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smirnov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smirnov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smirnov.
Smirnov stalling in the clinch but Drunkinski improves position.
Drunkinski lands a body punch.
Drunkinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drunkinski.
Smirnov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Drunkinski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smirnov pushes off an throws an elbow but Drunkinski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Smirnov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Drunkinski as Smirnov tries to tie him up.
Drunkinski misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drunkinski avoids the elbow strike from Smirnov, against the ropes.
Drunkinski misses with a knee to the head.
Drunkinski tries to work over Smirnov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drunkinski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smirnov backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drunkinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Smirnov backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smirnov misses with the head strike.
Smirnov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Drunkinski.
Smirnov taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vodka Drunkinski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Drunkinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smirnov.
Smirnov loads up on a big right hand but Drunkinski slips the punch.
Drunkinski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smirnov is out of range.
Smirnov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smirnov misses the jab.
Drunkinski lands a jab.
Smirnov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Drunkinski slips a jab from Smirnov.
Smirnov blocks the body kick.
Smirnov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drunkinski connects with a nice looking jab.
Drunkinski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drunkinski misses the shot to the body.
Drunkinski avoids the head kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov takes one to the chin there.
Drunkinski blocks a head kick by Smirnov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smirnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drunkinski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Smirnov is rocked!

It looks like Alexander Smirnov has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Smirnov. Beautiful body shot.

Drunkinski closes the distance and pushes Smirnov back into the ropes.
Smirnov avoiding damage as Drunkinski throws knees to the body.
Smirnov tries to stall but Drunkinski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drunkinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smirnov's elbow.
Drunkinski crunches a lovely knee into Smirnov's ribcage.
Drunkinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smirnov pushes off an throws an elbow but Drunkinski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Drunkinski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smirnov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drunkinski blocks an elbow strike.
Drunkinski misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smirnov.
Smirnov blocking some punches.
Smirnov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drunkinski's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov is trying to stall.
Smirnov avoiding damage as Drunkinski throws knees to the body.
Smirnov looking to slow down the pace here.
Smirnov throws an elbow that misses.
Smirnov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drunkinski is working Smirnov over against the ropes.
Smirnov wants to stall.
Drunkinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drunkinski pushes Smirnov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smirnov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drunkinski's brow.
Drunkinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smirnov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smirnov misses with an elbow over the top.
Drunkinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Smirnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smirnov tries to throw a body punch but Drunkinski avoids it by throwing Smirnov back against the ropes.
Drunkinski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drunkinski misses with some punches.
Smirnov taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drunkinski lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Drunkinski.
Vodka Drunkinski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drunkinski lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smirnov.
Smirnov pushes off an throws an elbow but Drunkinski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short left from Smirnov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drunkinski misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Drunkinski.

Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drunkinski is looking to clinch but Smirnov is avoiding it.
Smirnov throws the left hand but Drunkinski avoids the punch easily.
Smirnov scores with a hook.
Smirnov throws a solid leg kick but Drunkinski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smirnov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vodka Drunkinski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Smirnov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Drunkinski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smirnov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Drunkinski clinches up against the ropes.
Smirnov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smirnov takes a shot to the head.
Drunkinski lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Drunkinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drunkinski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smirnov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drunkinski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drunkinski.
Smirnov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smirnov is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Smirnov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drunkinski, as that shot connected.
Smirnov misses with a head kick.
Drunkinski motions for Smirnov to come forward. Drunkinski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drunkinski throws a leg kick which misses Smirnov's front leg but catches the back leg as Smirnov tries to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smirnov, as that shot connected.
Smirnov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drunkinski finds it's way round the side to connect with Smirnov's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov misses with a low kick as Drunkinski jumps back.
Smirnov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drunkinski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice inside leg kick there by Drunkinski. That's going to slow Smirnov down.
A clash of legs there as Smirnov blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Drunkinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drunkinski lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Drunkinski defending well as Smirnov loads up on a big left hand.
Drunkinski throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Drunkinski. That snapped Smirnov's head back.
Drunkinski throws a big shot that misses.
Smirnov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smirnov needs to keep his hands up - Drunkinski had a free shot at his head there.
Drunkinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smirnov.
Nice defenses there by Drunkinski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drunkinski throws a leg kick
and Smirnov counters with a nice leg kick.
Drunkinski slips under a jab from Smirnov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drunkinski.
Drunkinski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Drunkinski digs a good body shot into Smirnov's ribs.
Drunkinski lands a really nice looking cross but Smirnov seems unphased.
Drunkinski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a looping right.
Drunkinski slips a jab from Smirnov.
Smirnov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drunkinski.
Drunkinski is looking to land body kicks.
Drunkinski closes the distance but Smirnov moves to the side
and Smirnov counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drunkinski looks to land a left hand but Smirnov moved out of range nicely.
Drunkinski defending well as Smirnov loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnov throws the left hand but Drunkinski avoids the punch easily.
Vodka Drunkinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smirnov works the jab nicely.
Drunkinski ducks under a wild hook from Smirnov.
Drunkinski lands with a straight right. Smirnov didn't see that one coming.
Smirnov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drunkinski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smirnov throws a low kick but Drunkinski avoids it.
Drunkinski takes one to the side of the head.
Drunkinski connects with a leg kick. Smirnov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - Smirnov coming out on top.
Drunkinski defending well as Smirnov loads up on a big left hand.

Drunkinski moves into the clinch successfully.
Drunkinski misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Vodka Drunkinski just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Alexander Smirnov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Drunkinski misses with a low kick.
A jab from Smirnov misses.
Drunkinski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drunkinski tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Smirnov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drunkinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Drunkinski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drunkinski.
Drunkinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drunkinski tries a knee to the head but Smirnov blocks it.
Smirnov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drunkinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smirnov lands a hook that snaps the head of Drunkinski backwards.
Knees to the body from Drunkinski.
Smirnov trying to control the position but instead, Drunkinski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smirnov into the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smirnov stalling in the clinch but Drunkinski improves position.
Drunkinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smirnov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Drunkinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drunkinski blocks an uppercut.
Drunkinski avoids a wild elbow strike from Smirnov.
Drunkinski misses with the head strike.
Drunkinski throws a head punch that misses.
Drunkinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smirnov is trying to maintain a safe position but Drunkinski gets an underhook and turns Smirnov into the ropes.
Smirnov lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Drunkinski.
Drunkinski lands with a left to the head.
Smirnov looking to slow down the pace here.
Drunkinski pushes Smirnov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drunkinski throws an elbow that misses.
Drunkinski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Drunkinski.
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!
Drunkinski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drunkinski.
Nice elbow from Drunkinski.
Smirnov stalling against the ropes.
Drunkinski lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is looking to control Drunkinski's arms but Drunkinski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smirnov has his back to the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drunkinski.
Drunkinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drunkinski working aggressively here.
Drunkinski lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Drunkinski.
Smirnov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drunkinski is keeping busy.
Smirnov stalling.
Smirnov working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smirnov.
Drunkinski blocking some punches.
Drunkinski missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov trying to stall but Drunkinski improves his position.
Smirnov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smirnov wants to stall.
Smirnov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smirnov tries to stall but Drunkinski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Smirnov.
Drunkinski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smirnov's sensitive parts.
Smirnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drunkinski.
Drunkinski misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Drunkinski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drunkinski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drunkinski throws a shot from downtown. Smirnov moves away and avoids it.
Drunkinski is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vodka Drunkinski dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Smirnov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Drunkinski connects with a body shot.
Smirnov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drunkinski.
Smirnov throws a lazy uppercut

and Drunkinski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drunkinski.
Drunkinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smirnov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smirnov tries to stall but Drunkinski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smirnov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drunkinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smirnov looking to stall.

Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drunkinski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smirnov tried to score with a low kick but Drunkinski checks it.

Drunkinski gets a clinch.
Drunkinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov is looking to control Drunkinski's arms but Drunkinski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smirnov has his back to the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drunkinski.
Drunkinski works on Smirnov's body with a couple of short punches.
Smirnov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Drunkinski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Drunkinski pushes Smirnov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smirnov is trying to stall.
Drunkinski misses with a body punch.
Drunkinski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smirnov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Drunkinski tries to throw a body punch but Smirnov avoids it by throwing Drunkinski back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smirnov misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Smirnov.
Smirnov looks to throw the jab but Drunkinski is out of range.
Drunkinski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drunkinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smirnov moves away.
Drunkinski tries to clinch but Smirnov moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Drunkinski.
Oh Smirnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drunkinski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Drunkinski closes the distance and clinches.
Drunkinski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drunkinski cracks Smirnov with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Smirnov goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Smirnov wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vodka Drunkinski!
A very excited looking Vodka Drunkinski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.