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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Goodnight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandr Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Goodnight!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodnight is looking to slow Smirnov down with leg kicks.
Goodnight pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A lazy body kick from Smirnov
and Goodnight counters with a three punch combo that has Smirnov backing up. Smirnov nods at Goodnight to acknowledge the strikes.
Goodnight takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Jacob Goodnight has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smirnov misses with a combination
and Goodnight counters with a leg kick.
Smirnov steps into range and cracks Goodnight with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Goodnight flops backwards and Smirnov dives into his guard looking to finish!
Goodnight kicks Smirnov off and gets to his feet.
Smirnov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smirnov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodnight makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smirnov really felt that one!
Smirnov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goodnight.
Goodnight moves into range and clinches up with Smirnov.
A frustrated look appears on Smirnov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goodnight lands an elbow that stopped Smirnov in his tracks for a moment.
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodnight throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smirnov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goodnight is in Smirnov's guard.
Goodnight sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodnight passes Smirnov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodnight controlling the pace.
Goodnight is looking to advance position but Smirnov won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goodnight slows the pace down in half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jacob Goodnight hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Goodnight scores with a shot to the body.
Goodnight lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goodnight.
Goodnight scores with a nice body kick.
Goodnight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smirnov sprawls well. Smirnov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goodnight gets slowly back to his feet.
Goodnight lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smirnov is breathing heavily.
Smirnov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goodnight counters with a one-two to the body.
Goodnight keeps Smirnov at a distance using the push kick.
Smirnov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goodnight counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smirnov!
Goodnight takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Goodnight might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jacob Goodnight has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Goodnight misses with a few strikes there.
Smirnov misses with a hook
and Goodnight counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smirnov!
Goodnight looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Goodnight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Goodnight's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smirnov misses with a lunging right hand
and Goodnight counters by moving into the clinch.
Goodnight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smirnov is defending well for now.
Smirnov is trying to force a seperation but Goodnight has the dominant position.
Goodnight wants to break free but Smirnov has control.
Goodnight is looking to break free of the clinch but Smirnov has double underhooks.
Goodnight is trying to push Smirnov away but Smirnov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goodnight has Smirnov pressed against the cage, preventing Smirnov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smirnov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodnight shoots in but Smirnov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexandr Smirnov is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Smirnov is predictable there
and Goodnight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smirnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodnight was well out of range. Poor timing from Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a right hand
and Goodnight counters with a nice body kick.
Goodnight looks to land a combination. Smirnov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smirnov throws a combination that misses
and Goodnight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goodnight.
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!
Goodnight not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodnight pushing down on Smirnov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Goodnight stalling.
Goodnight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smirnov keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jacob Goodnight was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Goodnight misses with a series of wild punches.
Crunch! Goodnight slams his shin into Smirnov's torso.
Smirnov swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodnight.
Smirnov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Goodnight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodnight lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Goodnight tries to clinch up.
Smirnov misses with a left hand
and Goodnight counters with a two punch combo.
Smirnov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Goodnight lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smirnov backs up against the cage.
Goodnight tries to clinch up.
Smirnov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goodnight.
Goodnight thows a body kick. Smirnov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodnight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smirnov's waist but Smirnov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goodnight off to one side.
Alexandr Smirnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Goodnight.
Smirnov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodnight counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Goodnight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smirnov circles away quickly and effectively.
Goodnight throws a series of punches but Smirnov avoids them all with ease.
Goodnight lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smirnov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smirnov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goodnight counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smirnov throws a combination that misses
and Goodnight counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smirnov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goodnight sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jacob Goodnight was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Goodnight misses with a series of wild punches.
Smirnov throws a right hand that misses
and Goodnight counters with a one-two to the body.
Smirnov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goodnight counters with a body kick that stops Smirnov in his tracks momentarily.
Alexandr Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov misses with a right hand
and Goodnight counters with a series of strikes. Smirnov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Goodnight scores with a four punch combination!
Goodnight lands a front kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Goodnight. Smirnov shrugs it off though.
Goodnight lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodnight rushes Smirnov and presses him up against the cage.
Goodnight is trying to break free.
Goodnight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Smirnov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smirnov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goodnight stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Goodnight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob Goodnight's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Goodnight throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goodnight is looking to clinch.
Smirnov dodges the punch combination from Goodnight.
Goodnight throws a nice looking combination but Smirnov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodnight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goodnight circles away from the clinch attempt
and Goodnight counters with a head kick.
Goodnight throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Smirnov as Goodnight shoots in.
Goodnight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smirnov doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodnight circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodnight lands with a nice combination. Smirnov backs away looking to recover.
Smirnov stalks Goodnight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goodnight's face. Goodnight staggers backwards, shaken.
Smirnov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodnight closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smirnov's guard.
Goodnight wants to control from the top but Smirnov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodnight won't allow Smirnov to get back to his feet.
Goodnight wants to control from the top but Smirnov keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacob Goodnight wasn't active enough on the ground.
Goodnight thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smirnov if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodnight fails to land the takedown.
Alexandr Smirnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goodnight pushes Smirnov away with a front kick.
Smirnov scores with a hook.
Goodnight takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smirnov throws a leg kick which misses Goodnight's front leg but catches the back leg as Goodnight tries to avoid it.
Goodnight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goodnight slips a jab and a cross from Smirnov.
Goodnight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smirnov as he avoids it easily.
Alexandr Smirnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Goodnight.
Goodnight avoids the body shot from Smirnov.
Goodnight circles away from the clinch attempt
and Goodnight counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Goodnight is working the combinations to good effect here.
Smirnov looks to throw the jab but Goodnight is out of range.
Smirnov throws an off balance right hand
and Goodnight decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smirnov's guard.
Smirnov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodnight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jacob Goodnight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goodnight should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacob Goodnight wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smirnov throws an off balance right hand
and Goodnight counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick by Smirnov misses
and Goodnight counters with a left and a right that stings Smirnov.
Alexandr Smirnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goodnight scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smirnov throws a right hand that misses
and Goodnight counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Goodnight goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smirnov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Goodnight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodnight thumps Smirnov with a low kick.
Smirnov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Goodnight counters with a big head kick but Smirnov shrugs it off.
Smirnov gets caught flat footed, as Goodnight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smirnov is looking to stand up but Goodnight isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodnight pushing down on Smirnov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexandr Smirnov.
Well Goodnight 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Goodnight!
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hype
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