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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivan Smirnov (ranked 4458 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 21410 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Smirnov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Bashaad Al Hammad!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Al Hammad gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smirnov (0) vs (2) Al Hammad
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.
Al Hammad wants to pass the guard but Smirnov is defending well.
Al Hammad stalling.
Smirnov actively working from the bottom here.
Al Hammad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Al Hammad 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smirnov tries to get to full guard but Al Hammad has control of the leg.
Smirnov looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Al Hammad 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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
More stalling from Al Hammad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smirnov (0) vs (5) Al Hammad
A lull in the action here as Al Hammad stalls from top position.
Smirnov is looking to reverse the position.
Al Hammad has control of an arm but Smirnov manages to advance to Al Hammad's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smirnov (4) vs (5) Al Hammad
Al Hammad trying to control the hands but Smirnov breaks the grip.
Al Hammad tries to roll but Smirnov sticks to his back.
Smirnov gets his hands free as Al Hammad looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov looking to break Al Hammad's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Al Hammad remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smirnov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Al Hammad right now.
Al Hammad fending off the submission attempt from Smirnov.
Smirnov is persistently looking for the submission but Al Hammad is defending it well.
Al Hammad defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smirnov (4) vs (7) Al Hammad
Al Hammad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smirnov looking for a guillotine here but Al Hammad defends easily.
Al Hammad is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Hammad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Hammad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Hammad slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Al Hammad.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smirnov defends it well.
Smirnov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Hammad pulls his head out easily.
Al Hammad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smirnov tries to roll over but Al Hammad keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad wants to pass the guard but Smirnov is defending well.
Smirnov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Hammad is working away from the top position though.
Al Hammad trying to mount his opponent but Smirnov defends it.
Smirnov is trying to control but can't.
Smirnov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smirnov is looking to control Al Hammad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smirnov avoid being mounted?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad stalling.
Al Hammad trying to pass the guard but Smirnov defending well.
Al Hammad trying to control the pace.
Yet more stalling tactics from Al Hammad.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is looking to control Al Hammad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smirnov avoid being mounted?
Al Hammad controlling the pace.
Smirnov won't allow Al Hammad to pass to mount.
Al Hammad 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.
Smirnov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Hammad pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Hammad in particular looking to stall.
Smirnov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Al Hammad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov trying to control but Al Hammad postures up.
Al Hammad tries to pass to full mount but Smirnov defends it.
Al Hammad is controlling the pace.
Al Hammad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smirnov (4) vs (10) Al Hammad
Al Hammad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad wants to control the pace but Smirnov is squirming around nicely.
Al Hammad controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad trying to control but Smirnov is having none of it.
Al Hammad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Al Hammad is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnov tries to control the position but Al Hammad now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smirnov (4) vs (13) Al Hammad
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Hammad wins on points by 13 to 4.
Bashaad Al Hammad took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivan Smirnov (ranked 4441 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Valur (ranked 4105 p4p, 458 weight class). Valur has chosen David Bowie - Let's Dance as his entrance music. Gilbert Valur is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Smirnov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Gilbert Valur!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Valur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smirnov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Valur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smirnov.
Valur decides to pull guard.
Valur is trying to keep Smirnov in close.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Valur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smirnov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smirnov is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smirnov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Valur looking for a guillotine here but Smirnov defends easily.
Valur is looking for a triangle but Smirnov pushes his legs off easily.
Valur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smirnov is aware though and is defending well.
Valur wants to sweep here but Smirnov controlling him for the moment.
Valur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smirnov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Valur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valur working for a triangle but Smirnov defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valur keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.
Valur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smirnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smirnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valur controlling the position.
Valur trying to control the position.
Smirnov forces his way into half guard.
Smirnov is trying to work for a kimura but Valur is defending well.
Valur tries to get to full guard but Smirnov has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valur has his hands clasped together around Smirnov's back. He's all about the action.
Smirnov trying to control the action but Valur is working from the bottom.
Valur looking for submissions off his back.
Valur trying to hold on to Smirnov's head to control him but Smirnov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Valur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smirnov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valur moves into full guard.
Valur trying to keep a closed guard but Smirnov is proving a slippery customer.
Smirnov trying to control but Valur is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valur is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smirnov (0) vs (2) Valur
Valur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Valur passes Smirnov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valur 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 Valur.
Valur is working for a submission of some sort.
Smirnov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valur seems to be working for a kimura but Smirnov defends the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Valur is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smirnov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Valur. Oh but Smirnov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Valur goes limp - he's gone! Smirnov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Smirnov! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivan Smirnov (ranked 4302 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Butler (ranked 5825 p4p, 498 weight class). Butler has chosen Highway Tune-Greta Van Fleet as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Smirnov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Billy Butler!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Butler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smirnov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smirnov (0) vs (2) Butler
Smirnov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Butler is defending well. Smirnov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Butler has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Smirnov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Smirnov!
The defeated Billy Butler had this to say: 'Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose and sometimes you test positive for steriods'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivan Smirnov (ranked 4268 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Cassel (ranked 8469 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandre Cassel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Smirnov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexandre Cassel!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cassel tries to clinch up.
Cassel tries to clinch up
and Smirnov counters with a shoot takedown. Cassel fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smirnov (2) vs (0) Cassel
Smirnov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smirnov has gone for a leg lock! Cassel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smirnov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smirnov (2) vs (2) Cassel
Smirnov pushes a forearm under Cassel's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cassel is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Smirnov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Sexton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sexton lands in his opponent's guard.
Sexton preventing the sweep.
Sexton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sexton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smirnov striking off his back but it's not causing Sexton any problems.
Smirnov is adopting a defensive guard.
Sexton wanted to stand there but Smirnov had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sexton landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smirnov is trying to control the position but Sexton postures up.
Sexton really is a fat lump.#T1##SUB2#
Sexton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smirnov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sexton has managed to get both his arms back between Smirnov's legs - danger averted.
Smirnov has a closed guard, preventing Sexton from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smirnov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Smirnov wants to pass the guard but Sexton is keeping the position.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Sexton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smirnov defends it easily.#T2#
Sexton looking for a sweep. Not yet Sexton, not yet.
Smirnov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smirnov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smirnov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smirnov is working Sexton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smirnov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smirnov landing some decent shots from guard.
Sexton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smirnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sexton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Sexton is adopting a defensive guard.
Smirnov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sexton has wrist control.
Smirnov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smirnov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smirnov throwing strikes but missing.
Sexton wants to stand and escape but Smirnov is having none of it.
Smirnov throws a big elbow that misses.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sexton is breathing heavily.
Sexton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smirnov. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Sexton moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Sexton drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smirnov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smirnov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smirnov throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnov throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Smirnov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Smirnov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sexton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smirnov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sexton trying to keep a closed guard but Smirnov is proving a slippery customer.
Smirnov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smirnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sexton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnov throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexton wants to stand up but Smirnov is controlling him. #T1#
Smirnov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivan Smirnov has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smirnov throws a big elbow that misses.
Smirnov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smirnov scoring with some ground and pound.
Smirnov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sexton is trying to keep Smirnov in close.
Smirnov is in close to Sexton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smirnov landing with the ground and pound.
Smirnov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Smirnov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smirnov cracks Sexton with a solid left hand.
Smirnov is working Sexton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Sexton keeps moving.
Smirnov scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Sexton is rocked!
Smirnov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sexton's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Smirnov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Smirnov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tyler did well to prevent Smirnov getting side control.
Smirnov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smirnov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smirnov throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Smirnov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smirnov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Smirnov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smirnov thows a huge punch but Tyler dodges it nicely.
Tyler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smirnov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smirnov lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smirnov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smirnov.
Tyler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tyler is concentrating on defense, preventing Smirnov from advancing position. #T1#
Smirnov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smirnov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smirnov is trying to control. Tyler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smirnov.
Tyler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smirnov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smirnov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smirnov throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Smirnov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smirnov misses with a head shot. Tyler uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tyler wants to stand but Smirnov is controlling the position. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smirnov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smirnov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyler wants to stand up but Smirnov is controlling him.
Tyler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smirnov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smirnov cracks Tyler with a solid left hand.
Smirnov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smirnov landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smirnov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smirnov throwing strikes from guard but Tyler blocks nicely.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Smirnov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyler is retaining full guard.
Smirnov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Tyler is trying to control the position but Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyler is looking to stand up but Smirnov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smirnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyler is fending him off so far but Smirnov persists. Nope, Tyler circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smirnov is defended easily by Tyler.#TD#
Tyler gets caught flat footed, as Smirnov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyler working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Smirnov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tyler throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Smirnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tyler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling him.
Tyler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smirnov tries to work over Tyler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyler can't break the clinch.
Smirnov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyler walks away with a smile on his face. Smirnov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyler lands a head kick. Smirnov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov shoots for a takedown but Tyler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Smirnov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tyler to the ground. Smirnov is now in Tyler's guard.
Tyler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smirnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyler works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Tyler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smirnov.
Tyler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smirnov throwing strikes from guard but Tyler blocks nicely.
Tyler wants to stand but Smirnov is controlling the position.
Smirnov is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyler has wrist control.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
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.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smirnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyler can do to turn this around?
Tyler throws a head kick that misses
and Smirnov counters with a nice uppercut.
Smirnov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt - Tyler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Smirnov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smirnov.
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov has him pressed against the cage.
Tyler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyler wants to break free but Smirnov has control.
Smirnov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov has him pressed against the cage. #T3##BC#
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Tyler as Smirnov shoots in.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Smirnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tyler misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Smirnov has picked Tyler up - he's going for a ride! Smirnov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Smirnov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyler defending well though.
Smirnov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyler defending well though.
Tyler is looking to control Smirnov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyler avoid being mounted?#T4#
Smirnov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smirnov is trying to control the action in half guard but Tyler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tyler is holding on to half guard well.
Tyler is refusing to be controlled, as Smirnov sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ivan Smirnov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smirnov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smirnov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Smirnov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick
and Smirnov counters with a left and a right that stings Tyler.
Tyler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyler misses with a head kick.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyler's waist but Tyler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smirnov off to one side. #TD#
Smirnov drives through with a takedown into Tyler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smirnov is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyler has wrist control.
Smirnov trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Tyler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smirnov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Smirnov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smirnov throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyler is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tyler connects with a looping right hand.
Tyler throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Smirnov moves into the clinch.
Smirnov blocking some punches.
Tyler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling him.
Tyler can't break the clinch.
Tyler throws a punch but it's blocked by Smirnov.
Tyler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Smirnov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tyler clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Michael Tyler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler covering up well and avoiding damage.
Smirnov controls the action.
Tyler avoids the strikes from Smirnov.
Even with his hooks in, Smirnov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyler avoids the strikes from Smirnov. #T3#
Tyler covering up well and avoiding damage.
Tyler covering up well under a series of strikes from Smirnov.
Tyler has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Smirnov.
Tyler wants to control his opponent's hands but Smirnov gets his hands free. #SUB#
Smirnov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tyler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tyler for a finish.
Smirnov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Tyler covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T4#
Smirnov struggling to land strikes to the head as Tyler covers up. #SUB#
Smirnov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tyler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Smirnov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Tyler avoids the strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov missing with punches from the back.
Smirnov missing with punches from the back.
Tyler covering up well under a series of strikes from Smirnov.
Ivan Smirnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smirnov punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Smirnov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smirnov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Smirnov!
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