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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Blink 182 feat Robert Smith - All of This as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
135 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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170 cm
22
145 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Zhirkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Smith!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Zhirkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhirkov.
Robert Zhirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhirkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Zhirkov lands with a right hand.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Zhirkov avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhirkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Zhirkov, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Zhirkov against the cage but Zhirkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zhirkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Zhirkov stuffs the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Zhirkov tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Zhirkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zhirkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zhirkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhirkov gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhirkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Zhirkov trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Zhirkov has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Zhirkov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Zhirkov wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov landing shots from mount.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zhirkov looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zhirkov avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Zhirkov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith wants to control but Zhirkov is keeping busy.
Zhirkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zhirkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith wants to control but Zhirkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zhirkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zhirkov is looking for a kimura here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith looks gassed!
Zhirkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control but Zhirkov is working from the bottom.
Zhirkov trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Zhirkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith is pushing down on Zhirkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zhirkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to advance position but Zhirkov won't allow it.
Smith trying to control the action but Zhirkov is working from the bottom.
Zhirkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith passes Zhirkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zhirkov wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Zhirkov manages to get to full guard.
Zhirkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zhirkov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zhirkov is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zhirkov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zhirkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zhirkov wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhirkov is retaining full guard.
Smith won't allow Zhirkov to sweep him here.
Zhirkov is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zhirkov throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Zhirkov misses.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zhirkov backs up against the cage.
Smith slips under a jab from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith cracks Zhirkov with a good jab.
Zhirkov lands a jab.
Zhirkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Zhirkov scores with a three punch combo!
Smith dodges the punch combination from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zhirkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Zhirkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zhirkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Zhirkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zhirkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith 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.
Smith keeping full guard, as Zhirkov tries to pass.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Zhirkov pushes his legs off easily.
Zhirkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zhirkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Zhirkov slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zhirkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zhirkov throwing strikes but missing.
Zhirkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhirkov throwing strikes but missing.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zhirkov!
Zhirkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zhirkov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Zhirkov defends it.
Zhirkov is trying to control but can't.
Smith is trying to control. Zhirkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zhirkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zhirkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Zhirkov 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.
Zhirkov trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Zhirkov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zhirkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zhirkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zhirkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith wants to control but Zhirkov postures up.
Zhirkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zhirkov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Zhirkov there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zhirkov lands a nice short elbow.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zhirkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zhirkov stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zhirkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhirkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zhirkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Zhirkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith is trying to control the position but Zhirkov postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith dives in and grabs Zhirkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zhirkov pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zhirkov 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.
Zhirkov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Zhirkov working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zhirkov lands a big elbow.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Zhirkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Zhirkov breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zhirkov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Zhirkov maintains control.
Smith wants to control but Zhirkov is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zhirkov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Robert Zhirkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zhirkov wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Zhirkov controlling his opponent.
Smith wants to control but Zhirkov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zhirkov working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Robert Zhirkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zhirkov with good strikes from the mount here!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Zhirkov lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Robert Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhirkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Zhirkov controlling the pace for now.
Zhirkov landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble!
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Zhirkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zhirkov 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Zhirkov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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