Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GDL 132: Schmidt VS Egypt
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Smirnov throws a nice looking combination but Hoglander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoglander thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Smirnov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head kick misses from Smirnov.
A right-left combo lands from Smirnov.
Hoglander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smirnov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hoglander.
Smirnov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoglander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoglander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches up with Hoglander, looking for a takedown. Smirnov pushes Hoglander against the cage but Hoglander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoglander appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good work by Hoglander as he checks the leg kick.
Smirnov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smirnov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Smirnov is rocked!
Dusan Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smirnov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoglander circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hoglander lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Smirnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Hoglander misses.
Smirnov seems to have got his legs back now.
Smirnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
Smirnov with a poor takedown
and Hoglander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoglander looks to land a left hand but Smirnov moved out of range nicely.
Smirnov slips a straight right by Hoglander.#TD#
Smirnov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Smirnov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smirnov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Smirnov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoglander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoglander is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2##SUB#
Smirnov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smirnov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hoglander struggling a bit here.
Smirnov looking to control but instead Hoglander has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
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!
Hoglander is looking for a sweep. Smirnov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Smirnov is looking for a kimura but Hoglander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smirnov to get the leverage.
Hoglander avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smirnov. #T3#
Smirnov is looking to advance position but Hoglander won't allow it.
Smirnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoglander keeps working.
Hoglander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smirnov. #SUB#
Smirnov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Smirnov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hoglander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smirnov.
Hoglander wants to get back to full guard.
Smirnov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoglander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smirnov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hoglander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a body shot.
Smirnov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoglander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Hoglander coming out on top.
Hoglander takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smirnov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smirnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoglander sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Hoglander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov scores with a hook to the body. Hoglander takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smirnov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoglander circles away quickly and effectively.
Smirnov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nils Hoglander will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smirnov moves away.
Smirnov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoglander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smirnov ducks under a wild hook from Hoglander.
Hoglander slips a jab and a cross from Smirnov.
Hoglander throws out a counter right but Smirnov avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Hoglander.#TD#
Smirnov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hoglander's half guard.
Hoglander keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dusan Smirnov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hoglander is defending against the submission attempts here by Smirnov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov trying to control the action but Hoglander is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hoglander is looking to control Smirnov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoglander avoid being mounted?
Smirnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoglander keeps working.
Hoglander controlling the position well.
Smirnov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoglander's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smirnov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoglander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoglander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoglander slips under a jab.
Hoglander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smirnov manages to avoid it.
Smirnov misses with a double jab.
Hoglander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smirnov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoglander counters with a straight right hand.
Smirnov misses with a double jab.
Smirnov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut. Smirnov saw that one coming.
Nils Hoglander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoglander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smirnov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Smirnov ducks under a wild hook from Hoglander.
Smirnov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hoglander jabs Smirnov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dusan Smirnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smirnov!
Hoglander's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoglander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoglander slips under a jab from Smirnov.
Smirnov fails with the takedown.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoglander lands a body shot.
Smirnov throws an overhand right that lands on Hoglander's shoulder, as Hoglander tries to avoid the shot.
Hoglander jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Hoglander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smirnov.
Hoglander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smirnov.
Hoglander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smirnov.
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!
Hoglander cracks Smirnov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Smirnov misses #KD2#
and Hoglander counters with a left hand that sends Smirnov to the canvas!
Smirnov working a defensive guard here.
Hoglander advances to half guard.
Hoglander seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Hoglander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Smirnov misses with a combination
and Hoglander counters with a big right hand! Oh Smirnov is in trouble here! Hoglander follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Hoglander!
Nils Hoglander tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GDL 127: Daddy VS Raczynski
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
No joy there for Smirnov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilly throws the left hand but Smirnov avoids the punch easily.
As Dilly backs off Smirnov throws a huge counter combo but Dilly manages to avoid it all.
Dilly throws a shot from downtown. Smirnov moves away and avoids it.
Dilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Smirnov is just out of range.
Smirnov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smirnov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dilly lands a body shot.
Dilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smirnov moves away.
Dilly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smirnov moves out of range of the strikes.
Smirnov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smirnov misses with a wild combination.
Smirnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smirnov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilly is just out of range.
Smirnov blocks a jab.#T1#
Smirnov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smirnov connects with a looping right hand.
Dilly takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dilly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smirnov misses with a series of wild punches.
Dilly misses with a wild body shot.
Dilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smirnov scores with a punch to the head.
Smirnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Juiced Dilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Smirnov.
A shot to the liver by Dilly. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilly.
Smirnov connects with the punch.
Smirnov misses with the combination.
Dilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smirnov.#T2#
Smirnov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dilly on the side of the head. #CL2#
Smirnov closes the distance and pushes Dilly back into the cage.
Dilly gets underhooks to prevent Smirnov's takedown attempt.
Dilly digs a right hand underneath Smirnov's ribcage. Smirnov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Smirnov pulls guard effortlessly.
Smirnov controlling Dilly's posture.
Smirnov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smirnov looking to control.
Smirnov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dilly manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Smirnov trying to control but Dilly is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dilly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dilly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dilly throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Smirnov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dilly is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dilly has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dilly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnov controls Dilly momentarily but Dilly frees himself.
Dilly passes into half guard.
We've been hearing that Dilly has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dilly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smirnov trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dusan Smirnov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smirnov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilly circles away quickly and effectively.
Smirnov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dilly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smirnov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilly circles away quickly and effectively.
Smirnov cracks Dilly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smirnov misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Smirnov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smirnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smirnov lands a jab to Dilly's midsection.
Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilly.
Smirnov with the counter takedown but Dilly avoids it easily.
Smirnov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smirnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dilly throws a hook but Smirnov avoids it easily.
Smirnov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smirnov throws a series of punches but Dilly moves out of range.
Dilly throws a big counter combination but Smirnov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dilly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smirnov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Smirnov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dilly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smirnov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dilly sprawls well. Dilly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smirnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Smirnov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smirnov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilly.
A bone on bone clash there as Dilly blocks the leg kick.
Dilly misses with the combination.
Dilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Nice body punch from Smirnov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilly. Smirnov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Smirnov.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilly as he avoids it easily.
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!
Dilly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smirnov circles away.
Smirnov tries to clinch but Dilly moves out of range.
No joy there for Smirnov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smirnov misses with a series of wild punches.
Dilly throws a big counter combination but Smirnov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smirnov scores with a three punch combo!
Dilly is looking to wear down Smirnov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smirnov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Smirnov gets caught napping as Dilly dives in and scores a takedown. Smirnov manages to retain guard.
Smirnov working a defensive guard here.
Smirnov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Smirnov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dilly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smirnov controlling the position.
Smirnov controls Dilly momentarily but Dilly frees himself. #SUB2#
Smirnov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dilly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smirnov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dilly.
Dilly throws a big right hand that misses.
Dilly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Smirnov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Dilly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smirnov wants to sweep here but Dilly controlling him for the moment.
Dilly wants to pass the guard but Smirnov is keeping the position.
Dilly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smirnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilly stops Smirnov from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dusan Smirnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smirnov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dilly under the eye.
Smirnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Smirnov.
Dilly lands with a good body shot.
Smirnov works the jab nicely.
Juiced Dilly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smirnov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dilly stuffs the takedown.
Smirnov misses with a wild combination.
Dilly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Dilly.
Smirnov scores with a one two! Dilly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smirnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dusan Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smirnov slips a jab from Dilly.
Smirnov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilly. #T1#
No joy there for Smirnov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smirnov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smirnov takes one on the button.
Dilly's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smirnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smirnov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some wild striking there from Dilly.
Smirnov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smirnov circles away quickly and effectively.
Smirnov tries to bum rush Dilly with a series of wild strikes but Dilly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smirnov throws a front kick aimed at Dilly's knee but Dilly avoids it well.
Smirnov misses with a series of wild punches.
Dilly misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Smirnov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smirnov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dilly eats them both and turns towards Smirnov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smirnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smirnov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dilly backs up against the cage.
No luck for Smirnov with that takedown attempt.
Juiced Dilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Smirnov.
Dilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smirnov.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dilly swings for the body but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov wants to counter the offense by Dilly and move into the clinch position.
Smirnov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dilly is able to avoid easily.
Dilly with a nice cross.
Smirnov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilly.
Dilly looks to land a combination but Smirnov avoids it well. #T3#
Smirnov shoots in and drives through. Dilly sprawls well.
Dilly swinging wildly here.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dilly scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Dilly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Dilly has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smirnov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smirnov lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilly takes a swing at Smirnov's ribcage but misses.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown but Dilly shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Dilly closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smirnov quickly recovers to half guard.

Smirnov kicks Dilly off and gets back to his feet.
Juiced Dilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Dilly digs a good body shot into Smirnov's ribs.
Smirnov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dilly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smirnov.
Dusan Smirnov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smirnov fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Dilly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smirnov is trying to defend but Dilly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Smirnov pushes Dilly off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilly shoots in but no luck this time.
Smirnov stalks Dilly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dilly's face. Dilly staggers backwards, shaken.
Dusan Smirnov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smirnov looks to land a combination. Dilly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dusan Smirnov.
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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusan Smirnov!
Our winner, Dusan Smirnov, 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.

Event: GDL 122: Reed VS Hoglander
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Hawthrone darts in looking for a takedown but Smirnov gets double underhooks and turns Hawthrone into the cage.
Smirnov fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Smirnov rushes Hawthrone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hawthrone has clasped his hands together around Smirnov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smirnov is looking for a sweep.
Smirnov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hawthrone off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Smirnov is persistently looking for the submission but Hawthrone is defending it well.
Hawthrone has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hawthrone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov gets his hands free as Hawthrone looks to control.
Smirnov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Smirnov looking for the choke from the back. #T1#
Hawthrone is trying to break free. #SUB#
Hawthrone is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hawthrone can't escape the position.
Smirnov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hawthrone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smirnov's guard. Nice work there by Hawthrone.
Smirnov has Hawthrone pulled in close to control his posture.
Hawthrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Smirnov is trying to keep Hawthrone in close.
Hawthrone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hawthrone content to stall in guard here.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Hawthrone from controlling successfully.
Smirnov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hawthrone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smirnov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hawthrone defends it easily.
Smirnov keeping full guard, as Hawthrone tries to pass. #T3#
Smirnov is trying to control the position but Hawthrone postures up.
Hawthrone content to stall in guard here.
Hawthrone wants to control from the top but Smirnov keeps moving.
Hawthrone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hawthrone is fighting to break Smirnov's control of his arms but Smirnov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hawthrone wants to pass the guard but Smirnov is keeping the position.
Smirnov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smirnov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hawthrone sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hawthrone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smirnov misses the jab.#TD#
Smirnov drives through with a takedown into Hawthrone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hawthrone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawthrone looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawthrone, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawthrone keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dusan Smirnov dominated that round.
That's time! Smirnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A left and a right from Smirnov both land. Nice combination.
Hawthrone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smirnov is fending him off so far but Hawthrone persists. Nope, Smirnov circles away and we're back to standing.
Smirnov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawthrone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smirnov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hawthrone somewhat.
Dusan Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smirnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov throws a right hand that Hawthrone ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawthrone also avoids with ease.
Hawthrone with the counter takedown but Smirnov avoids it easily.
Smirnov tries to clinch there but Hawthrone circles away.
Hawthrone feints the counter takedown.
Smirnov lands with a good body shot.
Smirnov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smirnov misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Smirnov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawthrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawthrone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dusan Smirnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Hawthrone.
Smirnov fails to land with a series of punches.
Dusan Smirnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smirnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawthrone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dusan Smirnov is winning the standup battle so far.
Smirnov throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Hawthrone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smirnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawthrone can do to turn this around?
Hawthrone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smirnov is keeping the position for now.
Hawthrone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smirnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hawthrone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hawthrone won't allow Smirnov to sweep him here. #T2#
Smirnov looking to control. #SUB#
Smirnov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawthrone landing with the ground and pound.
Smirnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smirnov controls Hawthrone momentarily but Hawthrone frees himself.
Hawthrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnov trying to keep a closed guard but Hawthrone is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Smirnov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawthrone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smirnov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Hawthrone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawthrone is still trying to improve position.
Smirnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawthrone throws a big elbow that misses.
Smirnov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smirnov has control of Hawthrone's left arm, preventing Hawthrone from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smirnov stalks Hawthrone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hawthrone's face. Hawthrone staggers backwards, shaken.
Smirnov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hawthrone eats them both and turns towards Smirnov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Smirnov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smirnov lands with a shot to the body.
Hawthrone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A right-left combo lands from Smirnov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthrone has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Smirnov gets a double leg takedown into Hawthrone's guard.
Hawthrone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hawthrone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dusan Smirnov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hawthrone needs to keep his hands up - Smirnov had a free shot at his head there.
Smirnov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawthrone.
Some wild striking there from Smirnov. #CL#
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Smirnov has picked Hawthrone up - he's going for a ride! Smirnov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov slips a nice elbow through Hawthrone's hands, connecting with Hawthrone's forehead.#SUB#
Smirnov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Smirnov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hawthrone is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dusan Smirnov!
A victorious Dusan Smirnov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GDL 118: Hawthrone VS Schmidt
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
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.#T1##CL#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.#R2#
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?#T1#
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.#T2#
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!#ROC#Smirnov is rocked!#T3#
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. #T4#
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!#R3#
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.#CL#
Egyptian has managed to clinch.
Smirnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#TD#
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.

Event: GDL 114: Camble VS Daddy
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Smirnov with a poor takedown
and Money counters with a stiff right hand.
Smirnov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Money tries to avoid it but Smirnov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Money to the ground. Money escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Money is looking to counter punch.
Money definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Money stuffs the takedown attempt from Smirnov. Smirnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Smirnov.
Smirnov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Money circles away.
Money shoots in and drives through. Smirnov sprawls well.
Money takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Smirnov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smirnov controlling from side mount.
Smirnov cracks Money with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Smirnov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smirnov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!#SUB2#
Smirnov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Money has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
The strikes coming from Smirnov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smirnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Money keeps working. #SUB2#
Smirnov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smirnov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Smirnov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Money is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Money knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smirnov on the ground.#SUB2#
Smirnov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Money knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Smirnov has an Americana. Money didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Smirnov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Smirnov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dusan Smirnov!
Dusan Smirnov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GDL 109: Raczynski VS Pymus
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1##TD#
Smirnov shoots in and gets a takedown into Schmidt's guard.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schmidt holds on and takes a little breather.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
Schmidt managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Schmidt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Smirnov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smirnov won't allow Schmidt to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schmidt can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Smirnov has gone for a leg lock! Schmidt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smirnov's guard.#REVB#
Schmidt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses.
Smirnov has control of Schmidt's left arm, preventing Schmidt from doing any damage.
Smirnov trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Schmidt scoring with some ground and pound.
Schmidt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schmidt is working Smirnov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smirnov looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Smirnov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schmidt's guard. #REVR#
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smirnov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schmidt dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Schmidt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smirnov wants to stand up but Schmidt is controlling him.
Schmidt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schmidt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Smirnov looking for a sweep. Not yet Smirnov, not yet.
Smirnov trying to control the position. #SUB#
Smirnov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schmidt is aware though and is defending well.
Schmidt chips away with some ground and pound.
Schmidt landing with the ground and pound.
Smirnov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Schmidt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smirnov working a defensive guard here.
Schmidt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schmidt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schmidt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Smirnov has his foot on Schmidt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schmidt works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Schmidt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smirnov's head.#ROC2#Smirnov is rocked!
Schmidt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Smirnov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmidt tries to free his leg and advance position but Smirnov is retaining full guard.
Smirnov seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Smirnov is looking for a triangle but Schmidt pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmidt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmidt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schmidt is in close to Smirnov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schmidt lands a couple of digs.
Smirnov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Schmidt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smirnov is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jans Schmidt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Smirnov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Smirnov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schmidt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smirnov trying to control the action but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Schmidt tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov throws a strike aimed at the side of Schmidt's head but Schmidt avoids it well.
Schmidt tries to bench press Smirnov off him but Smirnov keeps the position. #SUB#
Smirnov is trying to get an arm triangle but Schmidt is defending well.
Smirnov trying to control the position but Schmidt is working away. #T1#
Schmidt is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Schmidt is trying to improve his position.
Schmidt wants to control but Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov is trying to move to mount but Schmidt reverses beautifully and ends up in Smirnov's guard.
Smirnov trying to keep a closed guard but Schmidt is proving a slippery customer.
Schmidt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmidt working some strikes from top position.
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt landing with the ground and pound.
Smirnov is looking to stand up but Schmidt isn't so interested in that idea.
Smirnov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schmidt lands a couple of digs.
Schmidt is working Smirnov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Smirnov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schmidt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Schmidt is in close to Smirnov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schmidt works over Smirnov with some ground and pound from guard.
Schmidt stands up over Smirnov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schmidt loads up on a big left hand. Smirnov felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Schmidt looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Smirnov can't hide his disappointment, as Schmidt celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jans Schmidt!
Jans Schmidt spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GDL 103: Killer Jr VS Tits
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1##TD#
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Smirnov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smirnov stays in close to Kickels's body and controls the position.
Smirnov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Kickels keeps moving.
Kickels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smirnov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kickels wants to sweep here but Smirnov controlling him for the moment.
Kickels has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Finland's Finest MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Smirnov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smirnov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kickels looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Smirnov has gone for a leg lock! Kickels slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smirnov's guard.#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smirnov holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Smirnov looking for a guillotine here but Kickels defends easily.
Kickels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smirnov wants to sweep here but Kickels controlling him for the moment.
Kickels looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kickels trying to control but Smirnov is working from the bottom.
Kickels sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smirnov pulls Kickels in close to prevent any damage.
Kickels trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Smirnov is trying to keep Kickels in close.
Kickels stopping the sweep attempt from Smirnov.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Smirnov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smirnov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smirnov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kickels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Smirnov is working for a kimura but Kickels is defending it quite comfortably.
Kickels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kickels is still trying to improve position.
Kickels is trying to control but can't.
Smirnov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smirnov wants to pass the guard but Kickels is defending well.
Smirnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kickels keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kickels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smirnov is working away from the top position though.
Smirnov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kickels trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kickels is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dusan Smirnov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Smirnov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kickels did well to prevent Smirnov getting side control.

Kickels kicks off Smirnov and gets to his feet.
Smirnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kickels.
Kickels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Smirnov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kickels did well to prevent Smirnov getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kickels trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kickels manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smirnov looking to sit in guard and control but Kickels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smirnov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Smirnov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kickels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kickels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kickels wants to control from the top but Smirnov keeps moving. #T1#
Smirnov keeping full guard, as Kickels tries to pass. #SUB#
Smirnov working for a triangle but Kickels defends it easily.
Smirnov is pulling down on Kickels's head. It's preventing any offense from Kickels, at least for the moment.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smirnov controls Kickels momentarily but Kickels frees himself.
Kickels trying to control but Smirnov is working from the bottom.
Smirnov controls Kickels momentarily but Kickels frees himself.
Smirnov pulls Kickels in to control the position.
Smirnov continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smirnov misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Smirnov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kickels is looking to control Smirnov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kickels avoid being mounted?#T3#
Kickels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kickels is staying active underneath Smirnov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smirnov thows a huge punch but Kickels dodges it nicely.
Kickels wants to get back to full guard.
Smirnov works his way into side control.
Kickels is not content to let Smirnov control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kickels's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smirnov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kickels is avoiding damage well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smirnov trying to control the position but Kickels is working away.
Smirnov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smirnov trying to control the action but Kickels is working from the bottom.
Smirnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kickels can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Smirnov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kickels has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smirnov but great work by Kickels.
Kickels is looking to take a break and control but Smirnov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnov wants to control but Kickels postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dusan Smirnov will probably get the nod.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Smirnov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smirnov showed some decent athleticism there.
Smirnov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kickels is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kickels moves into full guard.
Kickels controlling Smirnov's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickels wants to sweep but no luck.
Kickels is trying to keep Smirnov in close. #T1#
Kickels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Smirnov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smirnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kickels works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Smirnov looking to score a takedown here. Kickels is defending well but Smirnov drives through and ends up in Kickels's guard.
Smirnov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kickels bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smirnov's guard. #REVB#
Smirnov keeping full guard, as Kickels tries to pass. #T2#
Smirnov wants to sweep but no luck.
Smirnov trying to control the position here.
Kickels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smirnov wants to stand up but Kickels is controlling him.
Smirnov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smirnov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kickels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Smirnov pulls Kickels in close to prevent any damage.
Smirnov trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kickels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kickels lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Smirnov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kickels did well to prevent Smirnov getting side control.
Smirnov is thwarting Kickels's attempts to control the position.
Smirnov controlling the action here.#T4##SUB#
Smirnov is looking for a kimura but Kickels is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smirnov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Smirnov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kickels could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Smirnov has cracked it and Kickels is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Smirnov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dusan Smirnov!
Dusan Smirnov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GDL 97: Pushkin VS Medik
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1##TD#
Sarawut feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smirnov is pulling down on Sarawut's head. It's preventing any offense from Sarawut, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Smirnov has his feet on Sarawut's thighs here. He's pushed Sarawut off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sarawut screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dusan Smirnov!
A relieved looking Dusan Smirnov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GDL 90: Saunders VS Babiakski
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Smirnov connects with a body shot.
Smirnov throws a body punch but Kojuro moves out of range.
Smirnov moves out of range as Kojuro strikes.
Smirnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kojuro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kojuro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kojuro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smirnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kojuro's waist but Kojuro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smirnov off to one side.
Smirnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kojuro's waist but Kojuro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smirnov off to one side.
Kon Kojuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Smirnov.
Kojuro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smirnov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kojuro.
Smirnov fails to land the takedown.
Smirnov misses with a takedown
and Kojuro counters with a stiff right hand.
Smirnov misses with a takedown
and Kojuro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smirnov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Smirnov does no damage.
Kojuro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smirnov. #T1#
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown but Kojuro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kojuro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kojuro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt - Kojuro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kojuro is looking to counter punch.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kojuro sprawls well. Kojuro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smirnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Smirnov misses the shot to the body.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smirnov moves away from the strike by Kojuro.
Kojuro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smirnov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smirnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smirnov misses with a kick to the body.
Dusan Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smirnov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kojuro scores with a nice body kick.
Kojuro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kojuro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Kojuro misses the target.#T2#
Kojuro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smirnov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Smirnov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kojuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smirnov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kon Kojuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smirnov slips under a jab from Kojuro.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kojuro as he avoids it easily.
Smirnov shoots for a double leg takedown but Kojuro sprawls well. He's pushed Smirnov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kojuro dodges the punch combination from Smirnov.
Kojuro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Smirnov looks winded!#T3#
Smirnov misses with a takedown
and Kojuro counters with a stiff right hand.
Kojuro stuffs the takedown.
Kojuro throws a front kick that sends Smirnov stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Kojuro misses.
Kojuro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smirnov if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body kick there by Kojuro.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kojuro sprawls well. Kojuro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smirnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Smirnov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kojuro.
Smirnov has a takedown stuffed.
Smirnov slips under a jab from Kojuro.
Smirnov tries to counter with a clinch but Kojuro shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Smirnov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kojuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smirnov slips a jab and a cross from Kojuro.
Smirnov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smirnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kojuro's waist but Kojuro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smirnov off to one side.
Smirnov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kojuro counters with a stiff right hand.
Kojuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smirnov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kojuro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kojuro lands a high kick!
Smirnov shoots for a double leg takedown but Kojuro sprawls well. He's pushed Smirnov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kojuro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No luck for Smirnov with that takedown attempt.
Smirnov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kojuro throws out the jab.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt - Kojuro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kon Kojuro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kojuro scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Kojuro gets caught flat footed, as Smirnov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kojuro wants to stand and escape but Smirnov is having none of it.
Smirnov trying to control but Kojuro is working from the bottom.
Kojuro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smirnov trying to control but Kojuro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Kojuro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kojuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kojuro throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kojuro misses the target.
Kojuro scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Smirnov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kojuro tries to sprawl out of it but Smirnov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kojuro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dusan Smirnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kojuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kojuro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smirnov. Smirnov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Smirnov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Kojuro manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Kojuro breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Kojuro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smirnov darts in looking for a takedown but Kojuro gets double underhooks and turns Smirnov into the cage.
Smirnov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kon Kojuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Smirnov.
Kojuro avoids the body shot from Smirnov. #T2#
Smirnov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kojuro circles away.
Kojuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smirnov can do to turn this around?
Smirnov is breathing heavily.
Kojuro scores with a push kick.
Smirnov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kojuro.
Smirnov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kojuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smirnov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Smirnov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kojuro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kojuro keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully. #ES#
Kojuro has his feet on Smirnov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kon Kojuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Kojuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kojuro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smirnov will feel that in the morning.
Smirnov darts in looking for a takedown but Kojuro gets double underhooks and turns Smirnov into the cage.
Kojuro slaps away a takedown attempt from Smirnov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kojuro scores with a jab to the body.
Kojuro lands a glancing blow to the side of Smirnov's head.#T3#
Kojuro lands a nice looking body kick.
Smirnov shoots in and drives through. Kojuro sprawls well.
It looked like Kojuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smirnov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kojuro.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt
and Kojuro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kojuro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Kojuro misses.
Smirnov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kojuro circles away.
Kojuro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smirnov at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Kojuro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kojuro.
Smirnov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smirnov slips a jab from Kojuro.
Kojuro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kojuro misses with a looping left.
Kojuro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smirnov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smirnov is defended easily by Kojuro.
It looked like Kojuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Smirnov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smirnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smirnov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid body kick from Kojuro.
Kojuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Kojuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Smirnov is just out of range.
Smirnov shoots for a double leg takedown but Kojuro sprawls well. He's pushed Smirnov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kojuro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kojuro throws a leg kick which misses Smirnov's front leg but catches the back leg as Smirnov tries to avoid it.
Smirnov has his takedown stuffed
and Kojuro counters with a head kick. That will keep Smirnov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #ROC#Smirnov is rocked!
Kojuro misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kon Kojuro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Smirnov shoots in for a double leg but Kojuro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt - Kojuro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kojuro scores with a head kick. Smirnov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smirnov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kojuro finish him?
Kojuro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kojuro with a jab.
Smirnov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big right from Kojuro misses.
Smirnov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kojuro blocks it well.
Smirnov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Smirnov does no damage.
Smirnov seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Kojuro. #TD2#
Smirnov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kojuro quickly recovers to half guard.
Smirnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Kojuro is trying to stand up here but Smirnov is controlling him well. #T1#
Smirnov trying to control the action but Kojuro is working from the bottom. #ES#
Kojuro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Smirnov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kon Kojuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Smirnov.
Kojuro scores with a kick to the body.
Kojuro leaves Smirnov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smirnov shoots for a double leg takedown but Kojuro sprawls well. He's pushed Smirnov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kojuro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smirnov darts in looking for a takedown but Kojuro gets double underhooks and turns Smirnov into the cage.
A low kick from Smirnov misses
letting Kojuro counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kojuro misses the target.
Kon Kojuro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kojuro thows a body kick. Smirnov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smirnov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kojuro - the referee stops the clock and Smirnov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kojuro. Smirnov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smirnov is defended easily by Kojuro.
Kojuro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kojuro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kojuro connects with a high kick.
Smirnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kojuro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kojuro lands a nice hook to Smirnov's body. Smirnov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smirnov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kojuro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smirnov at a distance.
Smirnov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kojuro swivels and escapes.
Kojuro stuffs the takedown attempt from Smirnov. Smirnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kojuro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Smirnov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smirnov walks into a straight right hand from Kojuro.
Kojuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Kojuro lands a jab.
Smirnov with a poor takedown
and Kojuro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smirnov tries for a takedown but Kojuro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Kojuro.
Kojuro lands a high kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kojuro - that will leave a mark!
Smirnov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smirnov slips under a jab from Kojuro.
Kojuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Smirnov is just out of range.
Kojuro slaps away a takedown attempt from Smirnov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kojuro connects with the punch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kojuro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kojuro works the jab nicely.
Smirnov swings for the body but Kojuro moves out of range.
Smirnov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kojuro scores with a nice strike.
Smirnov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kojuro.
Dusan Smirnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smirnov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smirnov staying out of range there.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kojuro tries to sprawl out of it but Smirnov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kojuro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smirnov is looking to chop away at Kojuro's legs.
Smirnov misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Kojuro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice combination there by Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kon Kojuro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kojuro 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kon Kojuro!
Kon Kojuro made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.

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