PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Alexander Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordred Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Smirnov
vs
Deschain

173 cm
29
144 lbs
21 - 14 - 1

175 cm
25
140 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

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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 21 - 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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mordred Deschain!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Smirnov tenderised Deschain's leg. Deschain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smirnov throws a leg kick that misses.
Smirnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deschain was well out of range. Poor timing from Smirnov.
Deschain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smirnov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deschain's hands.
Smirnov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good work by Deschain as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Deschain misses.
Smirnov swings for the body but Deschain moves out of range.
Smirnov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Deschain is out of range and Smirnov settles back down.
A cross from Smirnov lands.
Smirnov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smirnov throws a lazy uppercut
and Deschain counters with a nice leg kick.
Deschain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smirnov.
Deschain just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Smirnov blocks the leg kick.
Smirnov throws a leg kick which misses Deschain's front leg but catches the back leg as Deschain tries to avoid it.
Deschain checks a leg kick.
Smirnov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Deschain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've been informed that Deschain 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.
Deschain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smirnov.
A good leg kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut.
Alexander Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smirnov misses with a jab to the body

and Deschain moves into the clinch.
Deschain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Deschain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut. Deschain saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smirnov.
Deschain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smirnov.
Smirnov lands a nice hook to Deschain's body. Deschain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smirnov throws a series of punches but Deschain avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Deschain.
Smirnov scores with a hook to the body. Deschain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deschain dips to his left and cracks Smirnov with an uppercut!
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 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smirnov swings for the body but Deschain moves out of range.
Smirnov takes a swing at Deschain's ribcage but misses.
Deschain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smirnov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deschain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Deschain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smirnov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deschain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a sloppy head kick
and Deschain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Smirnov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smirnov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deschain at a distance.
Deschain blocks a head kick by Smirnov.
Deschain scores with a head kick. Smirnov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smirnov misses with a head kick.
Deschain slips a straight right by Smirnov.
Deschain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smirnov can pounce on him.
Smirnov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smirnov misses with a looping left.
Smirnov misses with a looping right.
Smirnov loads up on a big right hand but Deschain slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deschain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deschain cracks Smirnov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Deschain moves out of range of the leg kick from Smirnov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Smirnov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smirnov.
Smirnov throws the left hand but Deschain avoids the punch easily.
Deschain dodges the punch combination from Smirnov.
Smirnov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Deschain.
Smirnov missing with a left hand there. Deschain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smirnov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smirnov looks to throw the jab but Deschain is out of range.
Smirnov connects with an inside leg kick.
Deschain avoids the body shot from Smirnov.
Smirnov checks a low kick from Deschain.
Smirnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deschain moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smirnov throws a solid leg kick but Deschain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smirnov.
Deschain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Deschain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smirnov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smirnov thumps Deschain with a low kick.
Deschain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smirnov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deschain.
Smirnov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Deschain moves out of range as Smirnov strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smirnov. Deschain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smirnov lands a nice hook to Deschain's body. Deschain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Deschain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smirnov rather than just go for the knockout.
Deschain avoids the head kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Deschain counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Smirnov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smirnov misses with a hook to the body
and Deschain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smirnov thinking.
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 takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Decent striking displayed by Smirnov there.
Smirnov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deschain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Deschain connects with an inside leg kick.
Smirnov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smirnov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deschain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smirnov is out of range.
Smirnov throws out a leg kick but Deschain moves out of range and Smirnov only half commits.
Deschain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Deschain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smirnov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain misses with a looping right.
Smirnov misses with a looping left.
Deschain slips under a jab.
Smirnov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smirnov throws a big shot that misses.
Smirnov misses with a straight left.
Smirnov wants to land a leg kick but Deschain is out of range.
Smirnov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Smirnov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deschain doesn't seem phased though.
Smirnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deschain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Deschain lands.
Smirnov scores with a sloppy right hand. Deschain should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Smirnov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smirnov.
An inside leg kick from Smirnov misses.
Deschain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smirnov checks it well.
Smirnov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smirnov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smirnov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smirnov, right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Smirnov. Beautiful body shot.
Deschain slips under a jab from Smirnov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov throws a jab but it's blocked by Deschain.
Smirnov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smirnov throws out a loose jab but Deschain uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Smirnov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smirnov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander Smirnov is winning the standup battle so far.
Smirnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deschain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deschain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smirnov throws a hook but Deschain blocks it.
Deschain defending well as Smirnov loads up on a big left hand.
Deschain tries to bum rush Smirnov with a series of wild strikes but Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smirnov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smirnov cracks Deschain with an open hand slap.
Smirnov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Deschain on the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Smirnov scores with a four punch combination!
Smirnov is looking to slow Deschain down with leg kicks.
Smirnov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deschain scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Deschain blocks the low kick.
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 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smirnov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deschain.
Deschain throws out a loose jab but Smirnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smirnov swings widly with a right hand

and Deschain counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smirnov takes an elbow to the temple.
Deschain lands an elbow inside that Smirnov shrugs off.
Smirnov gets through Deschain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deschain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smirnov looking to slow down the pace here.
Deschain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smirnov is defending well for now.
Smirnov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Smirnov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deschain lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain taking a breather.
Smirnov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deschain pushes off an throws an elbow but Smirnov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
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!
Deschain is trying to maintain a safe position but Smirnov gets an underhook and turns Deschain into the ropes.
Deschain landing knees to the body.
A short right from Deschain.
Smirnov misses with a knee to the head.
Deschain takes a shot to the head.
Smirnov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Deschain is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deschain.
Deschain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smirnov's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Smirnov breaks the clinch.
Deschain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smirnov tests Deschain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Smirnov had his way with Mordred Deschain in that round.
That's time! Smirnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Smirnov misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Smirnov as he connects with a hook.
Smirnov misses with a looping left.
Deschain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deschain scoring well with a low kick there.
Deschain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smirnov. Smirnov obviously looking to wear him down.
Deschain digs a good body shot into Smirnov's ribs.
Smirnov is looking to chop away at Deschain's legs.
Smirnov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Deschain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smirnov. Smirnov obviously looking to wear him down.
Deschain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Deschain ducks right into an uppercut from Smirnov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov tests Deschain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deschain throws a head kick that misses.
Deschain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot lands for Deschain.
Smirnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deschain.
Smirnov thuds his shin into the meat of Deschain's side.
Deschain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deschain slips under a jab from Smirnov.
Smirnov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Smirnov misses.
Mordred Deschain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smirnov scores with a nice strike.
Smirnov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smirnov lands with a cross.
Deschain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smirnov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smirnov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deschain.
Deschain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Smirnov.
Smirnov swings for the body but Deschain moves out of range.
Deschain checks the leg kick.
Deschain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov throws a leg kick
and Deschain counters with a left to the body.
No joy there for Deschain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deschain avoids the body shot from Smirnov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Smirnov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smirnov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Smirnov!
Alexander Smirnov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.