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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seth Smith (ranked 3636 p4p, 4306 weight class) and Ranko Nanusevski (ranked 397 p4p, 455 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seth Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ranko Nanusevski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nanusevski defends it nicely.
Nanusevski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Nanusevski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nanusevski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nanusevski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Nanusevski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Nanusevski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith working a defensive guard but Nanusevski passes into half guard.
Nanusevski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nanusevski working the head and body with strikes.
Smith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to control but Nanusevski is keeping busy.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nanusevski throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Nanusevski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nanusevski is taking a breather. Smith 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.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Nanusevski has control of the leg.
That's two 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.
Nanusevski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith is holding on to half guard well.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith working a defensive guard but Nanusevski manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is trying to work for a sweep but Nanusevski has mounted him!
Nanusevski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nanusevski looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Nanusevski.
Nanusevski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Nanusevski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nanusevski cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nanusevski lands a heavy elbow.
Nanusevski looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
Nanusevski scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanusevski avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Nanusevski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Nanusevski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Nanusevski is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nanusevski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Nanusevski has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranko Nanusevski dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Nanusevski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nanusevski lands in his opponent's guard.
Nanusevski wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Nanusevski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nanusevski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is trying to control the position but Nanusevski postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanusevski looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Nanusevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stays in close to Nanusevski's body and controls the position.
Nanusevski keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith trying to control but Nanusevski is working from the bottom.
Smith postures up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Nanusevski keeps moving.
Nanusevski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nanusevski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Nanusevski's legs - danger averted.
Smith wants to control from the top but Nanusevski keeps moving.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith passes Nanusevski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Nanusevski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nanusevski.
Nanusevski stops Smith from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith forces the positional change into back control.
Smith working for a choke but Nanusevski is defending well.
Nanusevski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nanusevski is really stuck here.
Nanusevski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nanusevski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Smith has managed to slip his arm under Nanusevski's chin. This could be all over... yep, Nanusevski is tapping out! Submission win for Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seth Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Seth Smith thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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