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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Sexton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Nemtsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Nemtsov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clay Sexton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Nemtsov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemtsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Sexton counters by clinching up.
Nemtsov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nemtsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nemtsov stops a takedown attempt from Sexton.
Nemtsov is trying to break the clinch but Sexton is controlling him.
Sexton is trying to drag Nemtsov to the mat but Nemtsov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nemtsov wants to get back to striking at distance but Sexton won't allow it.
Sexton wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nemtsov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nemtsov tries to circle away but Sexton has him pinned against the cage.
Nemtsov is looking to break free of the clinch but Sexton has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nemtsov's efforts to push away.
Sexton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nemtsov is trying to push Sexton away but Sexton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nemtsov stalling.
Nemtsov is trying to break free.
Nemtsov tries to break free but Sexton pushes him back against the cage.
Nemtsov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sexton.
Nemtsov wants to break free but Sexton has control.
Sexton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nemtsov after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nemtsov throws an elbow but misses.
Sexton wants to take the fight to the mat but Nemtsov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemtsov is trying to push Sexton away but Sexton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Nemtsov.
It looks like Clay Sexton has been cut.
Sexton has Nemtsov pressed against the cage, preventing Nemtsov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sexton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nemtsov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nemtsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nemtsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nemtsov as Sexton tries to tie him up.
Nemtsov has had enough of the clinch but Sexton keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Nemtsov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sexton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nemtsov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemtsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nemtsov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sexton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sexton is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sexton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nemtsov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nemtsov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nemtsov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nemtsov is trying to push Sexton away but Sexton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sexton breaks the clinch.
Nemtsov clinches up against the cage.
Nemtsov avoiding damage.
Nemtsov is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemtsov is trying to break the clinch but Sexton is controlling him.
Sexton is working for takedown but Nemtsov is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nemtsov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sexton's brow.
Sexton wants to take the fight to the mat but Nemtsov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sexton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nemtsov's efforts to push away.
Nemtsov working hard to break the clinch.
Sexton keeps control of Nemtsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nemtsov manages to break the clinch.
Nemtsov clinches.
Nemtsov lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Nemtsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Sexton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sexton gets tackled into the cage by Nemtsov. Nemtsov maintains the clinch.
Sexton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sexton really is a fat lump.
Sexton wants a takedown but no success here.
Nemtsov is trying to break free.
Nemtsov is trying to force a seperation but Sexton has the dominant position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nemtsov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nemtsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sexton.
Nemtsov breaks the clinch.
Sexton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nemtsov moves into the clinch.
Nemtsov gets underhooks to prevent Sexton's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nemtsov prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nemtsov is pressed up against the cage. Sexton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nemtsov down to the mat. Nemtsov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nemtsov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nemtsov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sexton backs up against the cage.
Sexton slips a jab and a cross from Nemtsov.
Sexton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nemtsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nemtsov lands a right hook to the body.
Nemtsov moves into range and clinches up with Sexton.
Nemtsov is trying to break the clinch but Sexton has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemtsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nemtsov wants to break free but Sexton has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nemtsov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sexton's brow.
Nemtsov pushes Sexton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nemtsov has had enough of the clinch but Sexton keeps him there for the moment.
Nemtsov is looking to break free of the clinch but Sexton has double underhooks.
Nemtsov wants to get back to striking at distance but Sexton won't allow it.
Sexton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nemtsov is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nemtsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nemtsov closes the distance and clinches.
Nemtsov lands with a right to the head.
Nemtsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemtsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nemtsov is trying to break free.
Sexton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sexton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nemtsov working hard to break the clinch.
Nemtsov breaks from the clinch.
Nemtsov lands with a hook. Sexton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clay Sexton's cut is getting worse.
Nemtsov lands with a nice combination. Sexton backs away looking to recover.
Nemtsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nemtsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nemtsov throws a series of punches but Sexton moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sexton has hold of one of Nemtsov's legs. Nemtsov is fighting the takedown attempt but Sexton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sexton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nemtsov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sexton preventing the sweep.
Sexton throwing strikes from guard but Nemtsov blocks nicely.
Nemtsov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sexton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sexton won't allow Nemtsov to get back to his feet.
Nemtsov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sexton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nemtsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Nemtsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clay Sexton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nemtsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nemtsov connects with a jab.
Nemtsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nemtsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sexton.
Nemtsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nemtsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vladimir Nemtsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nemtsov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nemtsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sexton keeps control of Nemtsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nemtsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nemtsov scores with a shot to the side of Sexton's head.
Nemtsov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemtsov misses with a knee to the head.
Nemtsov is looking to break free of the clinch but Sexton has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Sexton.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nemtsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sexton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sexton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Sexton or perhaps it was just good defense by Nemtsov which made him look bad.
A left and a right from Nemtsov both land. Nice combination.
Nemtsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemtsov clinches up against the cage.
Nemtsov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sexton has him pressed against the cage.
Sexton wants a takedown but no success here.
Sexton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sexton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nemtsov smiles and moves away.
Nemtsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nemtsov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sexton lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemtsov looks to land a combination but Sexton avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sexton is defended easily by Nemtsov.
Sexton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nemtsov is fending him off so far but Sexton persists. Nope, Nemtsov circles away and we're back to standing.
Sexton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nemtsov clinches.
Nemtsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nemtsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Sexton.
Nemtsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sexton staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton shoots in looking for a takedown. Nemtsov tries to sprawl out of it but Sexton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nemtsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nemtsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Sexton is trying to drag Nemtsov to the mat but Nemtsov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nemtsov gets through Sexton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nemtsov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sexton has him pressed against the cage.
Clay Sexton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Nemtsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nemtsov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sexton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Nemtsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nemtsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Nemtsov!
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