PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leifi Polomeros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Polomeros
vs
Smirnov

185 cm
19
219 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

205 cm
22
213 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leifi Polomeros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Smirnov.
Smirnov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No joy there for Polomeros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Polomeros takes a kick to the side of the head.
Polomeros takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smirnov slips a jab and a cross from Polomeros.
Polomeros avoids the head kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov slips a jab and a cross from Polomeros.
Polomeros throws a right hand that Smirnov ducks under and follows up with a left that Smirnov also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polomeros shoots for a double leg takedown but Smirnov sprawls well. He's pushed Polomeros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Smirnov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smirnov thuds his shin into the meat of Polomeros's side.
Polomeros on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anton Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Polomeros.
Anton Smirnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smirnov lands with a slapping head kick.
Polomeros shoots in but no luck this time.
Polomeros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polomeros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smirnov lands with a slapping head kick.
Smirnov lands the left hand.
Polomeros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polomeros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smirnov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leifi Polomeros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polomeros shoots in for a double leg but Smirnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Smirnov misses.
Smirnov throws a combination that misses
and Polomeros counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smirnov throws a series of punches but Polomeros avoids them all with ease.

Smirnov rushes Polomeros and presses him up against the cage.
Polomeros jumps guard but Smirnov stands there with Polomeros around his waist. Polomeros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Polomeros jumps guard but Smirnov stands there with Polomeros around his waist. Polomeros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smirnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Polomeros fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Polomeros slips a jab and a cross from Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a wild combination.
Smirnov takes a swing at Polomeros's ribcage but misses.
Smirnov lands a lovely overhand right.
Polomeros takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polomeros blocks a head kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a wild combination.

Smirnov has closed the distance and engaged Polomeros in a clinch.
Polomeros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smirnov just stands there and leans against the cage.

Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polomeros shoots in for a takedown but Smirnov shows good takedown defense.
Polomeros fails to land the takedown.
Polomeros takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smirnov.
Smirnov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Polomeros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polomeros throws out the jab.

Smirnov has closed the distance and engaged Polomeros in a clinch.
Polomeros prevents the takedown attempt.

Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Polomeros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Smirnov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smirnov misses with a wild combination.
Polomeros slips a jab and a cross from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Polomeros takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smirnov throws a sloppy head kick and Polomeros moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Smirnov dominated that round.
That's time! Polomeros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Polomeros keeps the fight on the outside.
Polomeros closes the distance and clinches up with Smirnov, looking for a takedown. Polomeros pushes Smirnov against the cage but Smirnov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smirnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smirnov throws out a loose jab but Polomeros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polomeros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polomeros throws a solid leg kick but Smirnov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Polomeros.

Smirnov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polomeros tries to pull guard but Smirnov won't allow it.

Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leifi Polomeros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polomeros is defended easily by Smirnov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leifi Polomeros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polomeros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smirnov avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Polomeros.
Polomeros's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Polomeros duly obliges.
Polomeros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Smirnov.
Smirnov scores with a head kick.
Smirnov connects with a high kick.
Polomeros falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smirnov counters with a left and a right that stings Polomeros.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polomeros misses the shot to the body.
Smirnov scores with a head kick.
Polomeros is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smirnov.
Polomeros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smirnov as he jumps to the side.
Smirnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Polomeros throws a sloppy body shot
and Smirnov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Polomeros throws a left and a right that both miss

and Smirnov counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Smirnov breaks the clinch.
Polomeros looks to land a combination but Smirnov avoids it well.
Smirnov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smirnov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov tries to bum rush Polomeros with a series of wild strikes but Polomeros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smirnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smirnov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Polomeros circles away quickly and effectively.
Smirnov checks a leg kick.
Smirnov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Polomeros backs up against the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smirnov.
Smirnov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smirnov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Polomeros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smirnov thinking.
Polomeros gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smirnov.
Polomeros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smirnov.
Polomeros misses with a takedown
and Smirnov counters with a three punch combo that has Polomeros backing up. Polomeros nods at Smirnov to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Polomeros shoots in but Smirnov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smirnov connects with a high kick.
Polomeros misses with a two punch combination.
Polomeros closes the distance and clinches up with Smirnov, looking for a takedown. Polomeros pushes Smirnov against the cage but Smirnov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smirnov pushes Polomeros away with a front kick.
Smirnov lands with a kick to the temple. Polomeros shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No luck with that takedown attempt from Polomeros.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Smirnov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Smirnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Polomeros takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Polomeros walks into a stiff left hand from Smirnov.
Polomeros closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smirnov circles away.
Smirnov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Smirnov finds it's way through Polomeros's defenses.
Polomeros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smirnov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Polomeros throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smirnov counters with a series of strikes. Polomeros will be more careful next time no doubt.
Polomeros will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smirnov scores with a head kick.
Polomeros misses with a series of wild punches.
Smirnov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Polomeros's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smirnov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smirnov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Polomeros.
Smirnov scores with a head kick.
Polomeros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smirnov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smirnov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Polomeros.
Smirnov scores with a head kick.
Polomeros swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirnov.
Smirnov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Polomeros throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Polomeros's head.
Smirnov thuds his right hand into Polomeros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Polomeros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smirnov at a distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Polomeros. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Smirnov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Smirnov moves into the clinch.

Smirnov breaks the clinch.
Smirnov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Polomeros will feel that in the morning.
Polomeros misses with a double jab
and Smirnov counters with a solid body kick.
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!
Polomeros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smirnov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Polomeros is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smirnov thows a body kick. Polomeros tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polomeros swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with an outside leg kick.
Smirnov lands a two punch combo.
Anton Smirnov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smirnov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Polomeros counters with a right hand to the body.
Smirnov scores with a leg kick.
Leifi Polomeros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smirnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smirnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Smirnov clinches with his opponent.
Polomeros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smirnov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leifi Polomeros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polomeros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smirnov just stands there and leans against the cage.

Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Polomeros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smirnov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov slips a straight right by Polomeros.
Polomeros dodges the punch combination from Smirnov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smirnov throws a nice looking combination but Polomeros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Polomeros swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with a three punch combo that has Polomeros backing up. Polomeros nods at Smirnov to acknowledge the strikes.
Smirnov lands with a nice combination. Polomeros backs away looking to recover.
Smirnov connects with a high kick.
Smirnov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smirnov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smirnov throws a head kick that half lands.
Anton Smirnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by Smirnov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Smirnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

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