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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Vinicius closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smirnov to the mat! Smirnov manages to get full guard.
Smirnov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vinicius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smirnov is keeping the position for now.
Vinicius passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Vinicius stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A good leg kick by Vinicius. #TD#
Vinicius decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Vinicius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vinicius winds up and cracks Smirnov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vinicius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Vinicius is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB#
Vinicius is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinicius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vinicius trying to pass the guard but Smirnov defending well.
Vinicius is controlling the pace.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vinicius is looking to advance position but Smirnov won't allow it. #SUB#
Vinicius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smirnov is just riding it out for now. Vinicius eventually gives up the hold.
Vinicius works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Vinicius cracks Smirnov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vinicius fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Vinicius moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smirnov has worked his arm free - good work by Smirnov!
#SUB#
Vinicius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Vinicius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smirnov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vinicius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Vinicius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vinicius tries to move to mount but Smirnov blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Vinicius goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smirnov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vinicius but great work by Smirnov.
Smirnov working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Vinicius dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Smirnov gets a takedown into half guard.
Vinicius keeping control of the position.
Vinicius regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vinicius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smirnov's guard. #REVR#
Vinicius looking to pass the guard.
Vinicius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smirnov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smirnov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vinicius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vinicius landing some decent shots from guard.
Vinicius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinicius with a nice head shot there.
Vinicius controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Vinicius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Smirnov is defending against the submission attempts here by Vinicius.
Vinicius is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Vinicius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smirnov defends it well. #T4##SUB#
Vinicius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smirnov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinicius. #SU#
Vinicius postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Smirnov to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Smirnov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vinicius to the ground. Smirnov is now in Vinicius's guard.
Vinicius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Vinicius dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vinicius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinicius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Smirnov dives in and scores a takedown into Vinicius's guard.
Vinicius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Vinicius is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smirnov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vinicius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vinicius is working for a submission of some sort.
Vinicius controlling the action here.
Smirnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Vinicius in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Smirnov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vinicius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinny Vinicius!
A relieved looking Vinny Vinicius thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
DragonHeart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smirnov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smirnov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
You can see the frustration on Smirnov's face as DragonHeart controls the position.
DragonHeart wants to stand but Smirnov has his arm trapped.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smirnov holds on to DragonHeart's head and controls the position momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DragonHeart controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1##SU2#
DragonHeart decides to stand back up. #TD2#
DragonHeart gets the takedown into side control.
DragonHeart controls the position.#T2#
Smirnov parries the strikes from DragonHeart easily there. DragonHeart is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smirnov to escape.
The referee asks DragonHeart politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. DragonHeart prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
DragonHeart feints and as Smirnov raises his hands in defense, DragonHeart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
DragonHeart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DragonHeart's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
It looks like DragonHeart 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DragonHeart is continuing to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
DragonHeart wants to stand but Smirnov is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
DragonHeart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
DragonHeart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that DragonHeart has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DragonHeart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smirnov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur DragonHeart dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
DragonHeart gets a takedown into half guard.
DragonHeart passes to full mount!
DragonHeart controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The adventures of DragonHeart the control monster continue. Boring.
Arthur DragonHeart has got the better of the ground game so far.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from DragonHeart.#T3#
Yet more stalling tactics from DragonHeart.
DragonHeart's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from DragonHeart.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DragonHeart scoring with strikes but Smirnov is staying in there.
DragonHeart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
DragonHeart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DragonHeart with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur DragonHeart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
DragonHeart 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. DragonHeart is in Smirnov's guard.
DragonHeart controlling from the top position.
Smirnov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DragonHeart pushes down on Smirnov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DragonHeart slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Smirnov gets caught napping as DragonHeart dives in and scores a takedown. Smirnov manages to retain guard.
DragonHeart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Smirnov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
DragonHeart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
DragonHeart gets a double leg takedown into Smirnov's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DragonHeart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petr Smirnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur DragonHeart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur DragonHeart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DragonHeart 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur DragonHeart!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Smirnov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smirnov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Curry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smirnov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Curry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Curry is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Smirnov is tapping! Great win for Curry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henry Curry!
Our winner, Henry Curry, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
DragonHeart fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smirnov sprawls well initially but DragonHeart persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smirnov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Smirnov wants to control but DragonHeart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DragonHeart is taking a breather. Smirnov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DragonHeart throwing shots but Smirnov is blocking nicely. #T1#
DragonHeart moves into full mount! Smirnov won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DragonHeart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
DragonHeart with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
DragonHeart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
DragonHeart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Smirnov tries to hold on but DragonHeart postures up.
DragonHeart controlling from mount.
Smirnov avoids a series of strikes thrown by DragonHeart.
#T4#
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.
DragonHeart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DragonHeart has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur DragonHeart dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
DragonHeart drives through with a takedown into Smirnov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
DragonHeart is stalling in the full guard.
DragonHeart's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing DragonHeart from controlling successfully.
Smirnov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Smirnov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DragonHeart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DragonHeart looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DragonHeart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petr Smirnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
DragonHeart closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - DragonHeart lands in his opponent's guard.
DragonHeart controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
DragonHeart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
DragonHeart looking to pass the guard.
Arthur DragonHeart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DragonHeart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
DragonHeart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DragonHeart sitting in guard here, content to control.
DragonHeart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smirnov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DragonHeart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
DragonHeart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
DragonHeart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
DragonHeart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DragonHeart content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur DragonHeart dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
DragonHeart closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smirnov to the mat! Smirnov manages to get full guard.
DragonHeart is looking to stand up but Smirnov won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DragonHeart content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DragonHeart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DragonHeart trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
DragonHeart decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smirnov, up you get! #TD#
DragonHeart fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smirnov sprawls well initially but DragonHeart persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
DragonHeart controlling the pace.
DragonHeart is pressing down on Smirnov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smirnov is holding on for now. #T2#
DragonHeart works his way into full mount!
DragonHeart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from DragonHeart.#T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because DragonHeart is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur DragonHeart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DragonHeart 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur DragonHeart!
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Event:
Hype Wars 2
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Heras wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smirnov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Heras lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smirnov will feel that in the morning.
Smirnov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Heras's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Heras has closed the distance and engaged Smirnov in a clinch.
Heras scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Petr Smirnov has been cut.
Heras landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heras working Smirnov over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Heras manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Heras closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Heras lands an elbow just above Smirnov 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heras obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heras lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heras lands a body shot.
Smirnov prevents a body shot from Heras.
A short uppercut from Heras.
Heras scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Smirnov is rocked!#BC2#
Heras breaks from the clinch.
Oh Smirnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heras tests Smirnov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heras has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smirnov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heras scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Crack! A monster head kick from Heras and Smirnov falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Heras!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joshua Heras!
After the fight, Joshua Heras was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Smirnov dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Smirnov's head and hops out.
Santos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smirnov checks a low kick from Santos.
Santos looks to land a right hand but Smirnov moved out of range.
Smirnov feinted with a counter takedown.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Smirnov feinted with a counter takedown.
Santos misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smirnov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smirnov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away.
Smirnov is breathing heavily.
Smirnov moves out of range of the leg kick from Santos.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Smirnov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santos, right into the meat.
Santos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Santos feints and then cracks Smirnov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smirnov down.
Santos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santos is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Smirnov slips the punch.
Smirnov fails to land the takedown.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Smirnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos wants to land a leg kick but Smirnov is out of range.
Smirnov feinted with a counter takedown.
Smirnov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Smirnov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Smirnov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smirnov tries to counter with a takedown but Santos is quick to defend against it.
Santos throws a low kick, looking for Smirnov's leg but Smirnov calmly moves out of range.
Christian Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smirnov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santos to score with a decent uppercut.
Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smirnov attempts a counter takedown but Santos avoids it well and moves away.
Santos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smirnov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Smirnov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smirnov tries to counter with a takedown but Santos is quick to defend against it.
Santos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Santos misses with a looping left.
Santos throws a body punch but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov feinted with a counter takedown.
Santos misses with a low 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!
Santos throws a leg kick but Smirnov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smirnov slips a jab from Santos.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smirnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos throws a body punch but Smirnov moves out of range.
Santos throws a jab when Smirnov was well out of range.
Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smirnov is able to avoid easily.
Santos throws a body punch but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Santos throws a solid leg kick but Smirnov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santos.#T3#
Santos misses with a low kick as Smirnov jumps back.
Smirnov blocks a low kick nicely.
Smirnov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smirnov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santos pinned against the cage. Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Smirnov shakes him off and moves away.
Santos throws a hook but Smirnov avoids it easily.
Smirnov moves away from the strike by Santos.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Smirnov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santos sprawls and moves away.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smirnov.
Petr Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Smirnov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Smirnov on that attempt.
Smirnov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smirnov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santos misses the jab.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Smirnov slips the punch.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Santos.
Santos throws a low kick but Smirnov moves out of range easily.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Smirnov's head but Smirnov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santos misses with an uppercut. Smirnov saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smirnov.
Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smirnov defends it well.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Smirnov moved out of range nicely.
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!
Santos throws a front kick aimed at Smirnov's knee but Smirnov avoids it well.
Santos throws a jab when Smirnov was well out of range.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smirnov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santos misses with a low kick.
Santos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smirnov dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Smirnov's head and hops out.
Santos connects with a leg kick. Smirnov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Santos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smirnov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Santos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Santos throws a leg kick but Smirnov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smirnov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Smirnov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Smirnov as he checks the leg kick.
Smirnov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santos. Santos obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
Santos throws out a leg kick but Smirnov moves out of range and Santos only half commits.
Santos is looking to score with low kicks.
Santos throws a solid leg kick but Smirnov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santos.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smirnov tries to counter with a takedown but Santos is quick to defend against it.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santos defends it nicely.
Christian Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Santos.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos connects with the punch.#T1#
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos is looking to score with low kicks.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Santos misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Santos tries to work over Smirnov's front leg with a kick but Smirnov checks it.
Santos throws a chopping leg kick but Smirnov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smirnov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Smirnov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Santos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smirnov checks it well.
Santos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos throws a leg kick but Smirnov checks it.
Smirnov feinted with a counter takedown.
Smirnov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
An inside leg kick from Santos misses.
Santos throws a low kick, looking for Smirnov's leg but Smirnov calmly moves out of range.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Smirnov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Smirnov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santos can pounce on him.
Santos tries to work over Smirnov's front leg with a kick but Smirnov checks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smirnov.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smirnov moves away.
Smirnov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Santos misses with a hook. Smirnov ducked under it nicely.
Smirnov checks a low kick from Santos.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smirnov checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Smirnov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smirnov is defended easily by Santos.
Smirnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Santos throws a solid leg kick but Smirnov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santos.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smirnov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Smirnov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Santos throws a leg kick but Smirnov checks it.
Smirnov fails with the takedown.
Smirnov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos feints the counter takedown.
That kick from Santos tenderised Smirnov's leg. Smirnov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santos throws a solid leg kick but Smirnov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santos.
Santos throws a leg kick but Smirnov moved away.
Smirnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smirnov off to one side.
Santos misses with a straight left.
Smirnov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Smirnov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Santos tried to score with a low kick but Smirnov checks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smirnov.
Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Smirnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santos is fending him off so far but Smirnov persists. Nope, Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos thumps Smirnov with a low kick.
Smirnov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Smirnov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santos.
Petr Smirnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smirnov shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Santos misses.
A leg kick checked by Smirnov.
Santos misses with a straight left.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos misses with a low kick.
Smirnov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Santos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smirnov doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Santos 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!
#R3#
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Smirnov ducks down to avoid it.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Santos throws a low kick, looking for Smirnov's leg but Smirnov calmly moves out of range.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Smirnov ducks down to avoid it.
Santos cracks the inside of Smirnov's front leg.
Smirnov blocks a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Smirnov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Santos cracks the inside of Smirnov's front leg.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smirnov looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well.
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Smirnov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A leg kick checked by Smirnov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a body punch but Smirnov moves out of range.
Santos throws a hook but Smirnov avoids it easily.
Smirnov shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Santos throws a jab when Smirnov was well out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Santos misses.
Smirnov feinted with a counter takedown.
Santos throws a leg kick but Smirnov sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Smirnov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smirnov or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos, which made it look bad.
Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos throws a low kick, looking for Smirnov's leg but Smirnov calmly moves out of range.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Smirnov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Smirnov.
Santos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smirnov checks it well.
Smirnov moves out of range of the strikes.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smirnov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smirnov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santos sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smirnov.#T2#
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smirnov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smirnov has a takedown stuffed.
Santos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smirnov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Santos throws a leg kick but Smirnov moved away.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smirnov darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Smirnov into the cage.
Santos misses with a straight right.
Smirnov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by Smirnov as he checks the leg kick.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smirnov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Santos leaves Smirnov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santos misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Smirnov with that takedown attempt.
Christian Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Smirnov staying out of range there.
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smirnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smirnov doesn't seem bothered though.
Santos throws a leg kick which misses Smirnov's front leg but catches the back leg as Smirnov tries to avoid it.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smirnov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smirnov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smirnov.
Smirnov fails to land the takedown.
Smirnov sets himself, and Santos steps forward looking for the clinch! Smirnov avoids it this time.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Smirnov's head but Smirnov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos throws a hook but Smirnov blocks it.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Smirnov ducks down to avoid it.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Smirnov moved out of range nicely.
Smirnov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smirnov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smirnov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smirnov somewhat.
Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smirnov defends it well.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smirnov attempts a counter takedown but Santos avoids it well and moves away.
Santos throws a hook but Smirnov avoids it easily.
Smirnov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smirnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smirnov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petr Smirnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smirnov slips under a jab from Santos.
Santos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 24:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Santos!
Post fight, an emotional Christian Santos said 'Thank my mentor Rabid Alien'.
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