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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mirek Saniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saniewski comes to the ring accompanied by Sam przeciwko wszystkim. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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140 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirek Saniewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov throws a hook to the side of Saniewski's head but Saniewski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smirnov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saniewski is able to avoid easily.
Smirnov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smirnov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smirnov lands a leg kick that knocks Saniewski off balance momentarily.
Smirnov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smirnov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smirnov.
Saniewski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov moves out of range of the body kick.
Smirnov misses with a low kick as Saniewski jumps back.
Smirnov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smirnov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smirnov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saniewski.
Saniewski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov moves out of range of the leg kick from Saniewski.
Smirnov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smirnov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smirnov - that will leave a mark!
Saniewski checks a low kick from Smirnov.
Saniewski misses with a looping right.
Saniewski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smirnov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saniewski's sensitive parts.
Saniewski is looking to score with low kicks.
Smirnov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alexander Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saniewski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Smirnov.
Good work by Saniewski as he checks the leg kick.
Saniewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov avoids the body shot from Saniewski.
Smirnov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smirnov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saniewski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Saniewski catches Smirnov right on the button with a cross.
Saniewski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saniewski avoids a kick to the body.
Smirnov scores with a leg kick.
Saniewski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saniewski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saniewski is looking to wear down Smirnov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saniewski gets tackled into the ropes by Smirnov. Smirnov maintains the clinch.
Smirnov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saniewski's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saniewski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smirnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saniewski avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Smirnov.
Saniewski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smirnov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the head but Saniewski blocks with his arms.
Smirnov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saniewski 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.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Smirnov throws an elbow but misses.
Saniewski wants to break free but Smirnov has control.
Smirnov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saniewski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saniewski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov tries to clinch there but Saniewski circles away.
Smirnov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smirnov misses with a body kick.
Smirnov throws out a loose jab but Saniewski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smirnov throws a head kick that Saniewski semi-blocks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saniewski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smirnov looking to throw knees to the head but Saniewski is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saniewski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smirnov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smirnov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saniewski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Smirnov 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.
Smirnov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saniewski.
Saniewski misses the jab.
Smirnov moves out of range of the leg kick from Saniewski.
Saniewski misses with a body kick.
Smirnov is looking to land body kicks.
Smirnov throws a nice head kick!
Saniewski looks for the body kick but Smirnov saw that one coming.
Smirnov misses with a body kick.
Smirnov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smirnov misses with a head kick.
Saniewski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smirnov can pounce on him.
Smirnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saniewski.
Saniewski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smirnov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saniewski scores with a nice head shot.
Smirnov thows a leg kick but Saniewski checks it
and Saniewski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smirnov thinking.
Smirnov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saniewski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smirnov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saniewski. Smirnov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saniewski moves out of range of the body kick from Smirnov.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saniewski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saniewski thows a leg kick but Smirnov checks it
and Smirnov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saniewski lands with a kick to the temple. Smirnov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smirnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smirnov scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saniewski checks a low kick from Smirnov.
Saniewski misses with a kick to the body.
Smirnov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saniewski blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Saniewski misses.
Smirnov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smirnov tries to land a front kick but Saniewski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Smirnov tenderised Saniewski's leg. Saniewski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smirnov blocks a head kick by Saniewski.
Smirnov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smirnov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smirnov. Saniewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saniewski - that will leave a mark!
Smirnov is looking to slow Saniewski down with leg kicks.
Saniewski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smirnov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saniewski looks to land a left hand but Smirnov moved out of range nicely.
Smirnov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smirnov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smirnov throws a lazy right hand but Saniewski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Smirnov.
Smirnov moves out of range as Saniewski strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smirnov tries to land a leg kick but Saniewski saw it coming and moves away.
Smirnov throws a leg kick
and Saniewski counters with a straight right hand.
Saniewski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saniewski cracks a nice hook into Smirnov's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnov avoids the body shot from Saniewski.
Smirnov thows a body kick. Saniewski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saniewski moves out of range of the body kick from Smirnov.
Smirnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saniewski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Saniewski slams his shin into Smirnov's torso.
Smirnov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Smirnov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Saniewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Saniewski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Saniewski avoiding damage as Smirnov throws knees to the body.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smirnov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smirnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saniewski.
Smirnov crunches a lovely knee into Saniewski's ribcage.
Saniewski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smirnov avoids it.
Saniewski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saniewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Smirnov avoids the damage to the body.
Smirnov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smirnov landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov misses with a knee to the head.
Smirnov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smirnov trying to land knees to the body.
Smirnov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saniewski blocks it with crossed arms.
Smirnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saniewski is defending well for now.
Smirnov misses with a knee to the head.
Smirnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saniewski.
Smirnov misses with a knee to the head.
Smirnov lands a knee to the head.
Saniewski managing to block the knees to the body from Smirnov.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smirnov trying to land knees to the body.
Saniewski crunches a lovely knee into Smirnov's ribcage.
Smirnov tries a knee to the head but Saniewski blocks it.
Smirnov misses with a knee strike.
Smirnov misses with an elbow strike.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saniewski managing to block the knees to the body from Smirnov.
Smirnov lands a nice knee to the body.
Smirnov misses with a knee strike.
Mirek Saniewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Smirnov.
Saniewski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smirnov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smirnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saniewski avoids the damage to the body.
Saniewski wants to get back to striking at distance but Smirnov won't allow it.
Smirnov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saniewski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smirnov misses with a knee to the head.
Smirnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saniewski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smirnov lands a knee to the body.
Saniewski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smirnov has him pressed against the ropes.
Smirnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saniewski avoids the damage to the body.
Smirnov managing to block the knees to the body from Saniewski.
Alexander Smirnov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov controlling the action here for a moment.
Smirnov missing with knees to the body.
Smirnov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smirnov trying to land knees to the body.
Smirnov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saniewski managing to block the knees to the body from Smirnov.
Smirnov keeps control of Saniewski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smirnov misses with a knee to the head.
Smirnov tries a knee to the head but Saniewski blocks it.
Saniewski managing to block the knees to the body from Smirnov.
Saniewski missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Smirnov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Smirnov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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