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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Ukyo Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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144 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ukyo Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato misses with a body kick.
Smirnov wants to clinch up but Sato keeps it at a distance.
Sato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smirnov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sato.
Smirnov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smirnov.
Alexander Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smirnov slips a jab from Sato.
Sato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smirnov moves into range and clinches up with Sato.
Smirnov leaning against his opponent.
Sato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Our sources have told us that Sato has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sato.
Smirnov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sato putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smirnov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato pushes off an throws an elbow but Smirnov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Smirnov fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smirnov up against the ropes.
Smirnov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato misses with an elbow over the top.
Sato scores with a shot to the side of Smirnov's head.
A nice left hand lands by Sato.
Sato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smirnov misses with the head strike.
Sato throws a punch but it's blocked by Smirnov.
Smirnov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sato as Smirnov tries to tie him up.
Sato lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Alexander Smirnov has been cut.
Smirnov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smirnov managing to block the knees to the body from Sato.
Smirnov is trying to maintain a safe position but Sato gets an underhook and turns Smirnov into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov dodges an elbow strike from Sato.
Sato lands an elbow inside that Smirnov shrugs off.
Smirnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sato.
Smirnov tries to stall but Sato uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smirnov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smirnov misses with some punches.
Sato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smirnov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smirnov.
Sato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smirnov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sato lands a nice elbow.
Smirnov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sato misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smirnov managing to block the knees to the body from Sato.
Sato gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sato looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smirnov lands a nice uppercut.
Smirnov throws a head punch that misses.
Smirnov trying to control the position but instead, Sato has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smirnov into the ropes.
Sato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sato misses with a low kick.
Sato checks a low kick from Smirnov.
Smirnov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smirnov duly obliges.
It looks like Ukyo Sato has been cut.
Smirnov cracks Sato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smirnov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sato.
Sato lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smirnov throws a head kick that misses.
Smirnov swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Sato looks to land a left hand but Smirnov moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov scores with a hook.
Smirnov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sato.
A low kick from Smirnov misses
enabling Sato to counter with a crisp jab.
Sato throws a body punch but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov throws a leg kick
and Sato counters with a left to the body.
Smirnov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sato looks to land a right hand but Smirnov moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smirnov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smirnov throws a poor cross that misses
and Smirnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sato on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sato.
Smirnov throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Smirnov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smirnov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sato is able to avoid easily.
Sato lands an overhand right.
Sato lands with an uppercut that bounces Smirnov off the ropes and back into range.
Smirnov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smirnov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smirnov. Sato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander Smirnov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sato scores with a decent looking hook.
Smirnov looks to throw the jab but Sato is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smirnov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Smirnov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smirnov throws a nice looking combination but Sato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sato lands a leg kick that knocks Smirnov off balance momentarily.
A jab lands there for Sato.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato throws a sloppy head kick and Smirnov moves out of range easily.
Smirnov thows a leg kick but Sato checks it
letting Sato counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov misses with a double jab.
Smirnov throws out a loose jab but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smirnov tries to clinch but Sato moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sato.
Smirnov connects with the punch.
Smirnov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sato throws a looping overhand right but Smirnov ducks down to avoid it.
Smirnov lands the left hand.
Sato scores with a decent looking hook.
Smirnov is rocked!
Smirnov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smirnov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him?
Smirnov thows a body shot but no joy.
Smirnov seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sato.
Smirnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smirnov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato scores with a jab to the body.
Smirnov moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato lands a knee to the body.
Smirnov holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smirnov.
Smirnov tries to throw a body punch but Sato avoids it by throwing Smirnov back against the ropes.
Good body shot from Sato.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smirnov.
Smirnov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sato connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smirnov's face.
Smirnov misses with some punches.
Smirnov avoids a wild elbow strike from Sato.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sato lands a left hand.
Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sato.
Smirnov misses with a left hand
and Sato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sato lands a jab to the nose.
Smirnov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sato.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smirnov. Sato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sato throws a jab when Smirnov was well out of range.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Smirnov misses.
Smirnov lands with a right hand.
Sato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smirnov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sato.
Sato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smirnov can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut lands for Sato. That snapped Smirnov's head back.
Sato scores with a jab to the head.
Sato lands with a straight right. Smirnov didn't see that one coming.
Smirnov misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smirnov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smirnov looks to land a combination but Sato avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smirnov misses with a head kick.
Sato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smirnov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smirnov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smirnov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sato.
Sato checks the leg kick.
Sato is looking to land body kicks.
Smirnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sato throws a jab when Smirnov was well out of range.
Sato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Sato.
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smirnov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukyo Sato dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smirnov moves out of range of the body kick.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut. Sato saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Smirnov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sato doesn't seem phased though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smirnov.
Smirnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smirnov misses with a body shot.
Sato lands a head shot.
Smirnov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smirnov moves away from the strike by Sato.
Smirnov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smirnov moves away.
Smirnov clobbers Sato with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smirnov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smirnov keeps Sato at a distance using the push kick.
Sato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smirnov throws a nice looking combination but Sato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smirnov tries to land a leg kick but Sato saw it coming and moves away.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Smirnov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sato slips a straight right by Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smirnov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smirnov misses with a wild combination.
Nice body kick there by Sato.
Smirnov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sato scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sato loads up on a big right hand but Smirnov slips the punch.
Smirnov connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. Sato catches Smirnov right on the button with a cross.
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!
Smirnov throws a body kick that misses.
Sato lands a jab to Smirnov's midsection.
Smirnov ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Smirnov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sato.
Smirnov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smirnov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smirnov moves away from the strike by Sato.
Smirnov lands with a right hand.
Smirnov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sato counters with a nice uppercut.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smirnov.
Smirnov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sato missing with a left hand there. Smirnov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick from Sato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smirnov.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smirnov.
Smirnov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smirnov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smirnov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sato.
Sato looks to land a body kick but Smirnov moved away.
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smirnov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smirnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smirnov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smirnov throws a head kick that misses.
Smirnov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Sato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smirnov's calf.
Sato throws a series of punches but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donk. Sato catches Smirnov right on the button with a cross.
Sato throws a looping overhand right but Smirnov ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato lands a nice looking body kick.
Smirnov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smirnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smirnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato scores with a push kick.
Sato lands a nice hook to Smirnov's body. Smirnov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smirnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sato scoring well with a low kick there.
Smirnov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Sato misses.
Smirnov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sato cracks Smirnov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smirnov.
Sato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a low kick as Sato jumps back.
Smirnov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Alexander Smirnov just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sato connects with a single shot there.
Sato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smirnov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smirnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smirnov lands with a hook. Sato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smirnov scores with a nice head shot.
Smirnov slips under a jab.
Sato throws a jab when Smirnov was well out of range.
Donk. Sato catches Smirnov right on the button with a cross.
Smirnov misses with a wild body shot.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Smirnov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smirnov.
A lazy body kick from Smirnov
and Sato counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smirnov tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a leg kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smirnov, as that shot connected.
Smirnov lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Smirnov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smirnov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sato doesn't seem bothered though.
Sato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sato lands a jab to Smirnov's midsection.
Sato avoids the head kick by Smirnov.
Sato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smirnov tries to clinch up but Sato circles away and keeps his distance.
Smirnov throws a low kick, looking for Sato's leg but Sato calmly moves out of range.
Smirnov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smirnov moves out of range as Sato throws a body kick.
Smirnov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smirnov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smirnov misses with a series of wild punches.
Smirnov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov scores with a hook to the body. Sato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smirnov tries a head kick but it misses.
Sato scores with a nice right hand.
Sato misses with a straight left.
Smirnov throws a leg kick but Sato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smirnov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smirnov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sato throws the kick towards the body but Smirnov avoids it.
Smirnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smirnov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Sato avoids the body shot from Smirnov.
A head kick from Sato lands but Smirnov takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato blocks a jab.
Sato lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sato delivers a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sato checks a leg kick.
Smirnov throws a jab when Sato was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Smirnov as he connects with a hook.
Smirnov throws a combination that misses
and Sato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Smirnov's shoulder, as Smirnov tries to avoid the shot.
Smirnov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sato can pounce on him.
Sato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smirnov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sato.
The crowd cheers as Smirnov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sato doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheers as Smirnov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sato doesn't seem phased though.
Sato throws the kick towards the body but Smirnov avoids it.
Smirnov throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov fails to land with a series of punches.
Smirnov missing with a left hand there. Sato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sato tries to keep at a distance but Smirnov has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov lands an elbow that stopped Sato in his tracks for a moment.
Smirnov wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Sato.
Sato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smirnov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sato throws an elbow but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sato lands an elbow that stopped Smirnov in his tracks for a moment.
Sato is leaning against Smirnov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smirnov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ukyo Sato will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smirnov throws the kick towards the body but Sato avoids it.
Smirnov throws the left hand but Sato avoids the punch easily.
Sato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smirnov.
Sato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sato throws a poor cross that misses
letting Smirnov counter with a right hand.
Smirnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sato manages to avoid it.
Smirnov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smirnov.
Sato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smirnov throws a hook but Sato blocks it.
Sato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smirnov.
Sato misses with an uppercut. Smirnov saw that one coming.
Smirnov lands a nice shot to the body.
Smirnov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut. Sato saw that one coming.
Smirnov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sato scores with a head kick.
Sato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smirnov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sato throws a head kick but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sato takes a swing at Smirnov's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smirnov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smirnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
Sato lands a nice shot to the body.
Smirnov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sato eats them both and turns towards Smirnov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A big right from Sato misses.
A shot to the body from Smirnov misses
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand.
Sato throws a lazy right hand but Smirnov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov connects with a leg kick. Sato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smirnov takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sato misses the target.
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!
Sato slips under a jab.
Smirnov misses with a straight right.
Sato just misses with a punch to the body.
Smirnov lands with a straight right. Sato didn't see that one coming.
Smirnov jabs Sato right on the nose. Sato blinks but takes it well.
Sato scores with a hook.
Smirnov throws a hook but Sato avoids it easily.
Sato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smirnov avoids the head kick by Sato.
Smirnov misses with a leg kick.
Sato scores with a nice strike.
Sato slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smirnov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smirnov moves out of range of the body kick from Sato.
Sato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Sato misses.
Smirnov moves out of range of the body kick from Sato.
Smirnov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smirnov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sato dodges the punch combination from Smirnov.
Smirnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Smirnov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smirnov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters circling a little - Sato finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab by Smirnov.
Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Smirnov's shoulder, as Smirnov tries to avoid the shot.
Smirnov misses with a leg kick
letting Sato counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov lands with a nice body kick.
Smirnov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smirnov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smirnov rushes Sato and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sato missing with knees to the body.
Sato throws an elbow that misses.
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!
Sato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sato misses with an uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sato. Smirnov shrugs it off though.
Smirnov slips under a jab from Sato.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sato.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov scores with a leg kick.
Sato dodges the punch combination from Smirnov.
Smirnov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Smirnov.
I think Smirnov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Smirnov!
A very excited looking Alexander Smirnov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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