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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Branden Sexton (ranked 5943 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Smirnov (ranked 4459 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
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25
185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Branden Sexton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
Sexton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smirnov defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sexton moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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