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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braxton Lestrange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzelaludin Smajlovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lestrange might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prelude from Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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188 lbs
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190 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Braxton Lestrange!
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, Dzelaludin Smajlovic!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lestrange throws a nice looking combination but Smajlovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lestrange shoots in and bounces Smajlovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smajlovic keeping moving, preventing Lestrange from controlling successfully.
Smajlovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lestrange is aware though and is defending well.
Lestrange wants to control from the top but Smajlovic keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Braxton Lestrange.
Smajlovic gets caught napping as Lestrange dives in and scores a takedown. Smajlovic manages to retain guard.
Lestrange slips nicely into half guard.
Smajlovic is positioning himself well to prevent Lestrange advancing to mount.
Smajlovic is not content to let Lestrange control the position.
Smajlovic wants to control but Lestrange is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smajlovic is trying to stand back up but Lestrange is controlling him
Smajlovic is positioning himself well to prevent Lestrange advancing to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dzelaludin Smajlovic.
Lestrange shoots for a takedown but Smajlovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smajlovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lestrange shoots in for a takedown but Smajlovic shows good takedown defense.
Lestrange throws a series of punches but Smajlovic avoids them all with ease.
Lestrange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smajlovic is fending him off so far but Lestrange persists. Nope, Smajlovic circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braxton Lestrange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lestrange shoots in looking for a takedown. Smajlovic tries to sprawl out of it but Lestrange keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smajlovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lestrange shoots in looking for a takedown. Smajlovic tries to sprawl out of it but Lestrange keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smajlovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Smajlovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smajlovic.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lestrange.
Lestrange rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smajlovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smajlovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Braxton Lestrange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smajlovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lestrange fails with the takedown.
Smajlovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lestrange moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Lestrange misses.
Lestrange throws a hook but Smajlovic blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smajlovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Lestrange.
Lestrange is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lestrange misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lestrange is breathing heavily.
Smajlovic slips a jab and a cross from Lestrange.
Smajlovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smajlovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lestrange is trying to push Smajlovic away but Smajlovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smajlovic breaks from the clinch.
Smajlovic rushes Lestrange and presses him up against the cage.
Smajlovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lestrange misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lestrange throws a jab but it's blocked by Smajlovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smajlovic misses with a wild combination.
Smajlovic darts in and clinches Lestrange up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Braxton Lestrange will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No joy there for Lestrange, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lestrange takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smajlovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Smajlovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smajlovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Lestrange.
Smajlovic moves into the clinch.
Smajlovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lestrange looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lestrange slips a jab and a cross from Smajlovic.
Smajlovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lestrange.
Lestrange tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smajlovic swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braxton Lestrange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lestrange tries to clinch up but Smajlovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Lestrange lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smajlovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smajlovic throws a sloppy head kick and Lestrange moves out of range easily.
Lestrange closes the distance and clinches up with Smajlovic, looking for a takedown. Lestrange pushes Smajlovic against the cage but Smajlovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smajlovic lands with a nice combination. Lestrange backs away looking to recover.
Lestrange misses with the combination.
Lestrange lands a two punch combo.
Braxton Lestrange is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smajlovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Smajlovic connects with a high kick.
Lestrange misses with a series of wild punches.
Lestrange fails with a takedown attempt.
Lestrange swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smajlovic throws a right and a left that Lestrange avoids nicely.
Lestrange stalks Smajlovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smajlovic's face. Smajlovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Lestrange throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Lestrange, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smajlovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smajlovic gets control of Lestrange's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smajlovic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smajlovic keeping moving, preventing Lestrange from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Braxton Lestrange wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Smajlovic as Lestrange shoots in.
Lestrange fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lestrange tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smajlovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lestrange fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Smajlovic. Those never looked like landing.
Smajlovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smajlovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dzelaludin Smajlovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lestrange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smajlovic is fending him off so far but Lestrange persists. Nope, Smajlovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Lestrange is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smajlovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smajlovic stalks Lestrange and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lestrange's face. Lestrange staggers backwards, shaken.
Smajlovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lestrange on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Smajlovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lestrange doesn't seem phased though.
Smajlovic closes the distance and pushes Lestrange back into the cage.
Smajlovic stalling against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smajlovic breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smajlovic looks to land a combination but Lestrange avoids it well.
Lestrange's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smajlovic under the eye.
Lestrange fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lestrange closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smajlovic quickly recovers to half guard.
Lestrange perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smajlovic is refusing to be controlled, as Lestrange sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Braxton Lestrange wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lestrange swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smajlovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lestrange fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smajlovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dzelaludin Smajlovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lestrange tries to close the distance and clinch but Smajlovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lestrange fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lestrange thows a body shot but no joy.
Lestrange tries to clinch up but Smajlovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Smajlovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lestrange moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lestrange misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Smajlovic. Those never looked like landing.
Lestrange changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smajlovic tries to avoid it but Lestrange manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smajlovic to the ground. Smajlovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smajlovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lestrange, pushing him back against the cage.
Smajlovic pulls guard effortlessly.
Lestrange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smajlovic is keeping the position for now.
Lestrange wants to control from the top but Smajlovic keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Braxton Lestrange has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lestrange avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lestrange fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lestrange shoots in looking for a takedown. Smajlovic tries to sprawl out of it but Lestrange keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smajlovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smajlovic has closed the distance and engaged Lestrange in a clinch.
Smajlovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smajlovic crunches a lovely knee into Lestrange's ribcage.
Lestrange wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smajlovic manages to break the clinch.
Smajlovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lestrange fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braxton Lestrange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smajlovic!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smajlovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Smajlovic.
Smajlovic moves into range and clinches up with Lestrange.
Smajlovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Lestrange manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
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!
Lestrange decides to pull guard.
Lestrange working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smajlovic.
Lestrange wants to stand and escape but Smajlovic is having none of it.
Smajlovic stands up from Lestrange's guard - Smajlovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smajlovic shoots in for a takedown but Lestrange shows good takedown defense.
Lestrange throws a series of punches but Smajlovic avoids them all with ease.
Lestrange shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smajlovic misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smajlovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lestrange but Lestrange pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lestrange scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by Lestrange.
Nice takedown defense from Lestrange. No joy for Smajlovic on that attempt.
Lestrange throws a right hand that Smajlovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Smajlovic also avoids with ease.
Smajlovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lestrange sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smajlovic somewhat.
Lestrange looks to land a combination. Smajlovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smajlovic clinches up with Lestrange and pushes him back against the cage.
Smajlovic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smajlovic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lestrange chips away with some ground and pound.
Smajlovic keeping moving, preventing Lestrange from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lestrange is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Braxton Lestrange has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lestrange cracks a nice hook into Smajlovic's ribs.
Smajlovic stuffs the takedown.
Lestrange shoots for a double leg takedown but Smajlovic sprawls well. He's pushed Lestrange's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smajlovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smajlovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lestrange lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lestrange looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smajlovic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smajlovic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lestrange thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dzelaludin Smajlovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smajlovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dzelaludin Smajlovic!
Dzelaludin Smajlovic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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