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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Sexton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Kozlov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christopher Sexton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov shoots in but Sexton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kozlov clinches with his opponent.
Kozlov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sexton after a bit of a struggle.
Kozlov stalls.
Sexton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kozlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sexton stuffs the takedown.
Christopher Sexton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Kozlov.
Kozlov moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sexton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sexton tries to sprawl out of it but Kozlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sexton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a shot from downtown. Sexton moves away and avoids it.
Sexton throws a head kick but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sexton.
Kozlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sexton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sexton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kozlov pinned against the cage. Kozlov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Kozlov. No joy for Sexton on that attempt.
Kozlov goes for a double leg but Sexton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sexton continues to drive forward.
Kozlov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kozlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sexton circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sexton is predictable there
and Kozlov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sexton really felt that one!
Kozlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sexton tries to avoid it but Kozlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sexton to the ground. Sexton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kozlov looks winded!
Sexton closes the distance and clinches.
Kozlov tries to stall but Sexton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sexton wants to break free but Kozlov has control.
Sexton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sexton has Kozlov pushed against the cage.
Sexton has Kozlov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kozlov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kozlov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sexton after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sexton walks away with a smile on his face. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kozlov is looking to clinch but Sexton is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov looks for a takedown but Sexton sprawls well.
Sexton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt - Sexton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown by Sexton or perhaps it was just good defense by Kozlov which made him look bad.
Sexton lands a two punch combo.
Kozlov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sexton clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kozlov after a bit of a struggle.
Sexton tries to pull guard but Kozlov won't allow it.
Sexton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kozlov to keep the fight standing.
Kozlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sexton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sexton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kozlov's brow.
Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Sexton is controlling him.
Kozlov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sexton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kozlov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov gets underhooks to prevent Sexton's takedown attempt.
Kozlov takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Sexton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No joy there for Sexton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Sexton as Kozlov shoots in.
Sexton fails with a takedown attempt.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sexton forces Kozlov back against the cage and clinches.
Kozlov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sexton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sexton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kozlov swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sexton's waist but Sexton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozlov off to one side.
Christopher Sexton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Kozlov.
Sexton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sexton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Kozlov as Sexton shoots in.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Sexton misses with a head kick.
Sexton throws a combination. Kozlov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sexton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kozlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sexton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kozlov blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov pushes Sexton up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlov jumps guard but Sexton stands there with Kozlov around his waist. Kozlov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kozlov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kozlov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kozlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sexton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kozlov is trying to force a seperation but Sexton has the dominant position.
Sexton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sexton is trying to pull guard but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Mike Kozlov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kozlov keeps control of Sexton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov keeps control of Sexton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sexton jumps guard and drags Kozlov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sexton pulls Kozlov in close to prevent any damage.
Sexton 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.
Sexton has a closed guard, preventing Kozlov from standing up.
Kozlov looking to sit in guard and control but Sexton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kozlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov keeping full guard, as Sexton tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov is working an open guard so Sexton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kozlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sexton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sexton shoots in for a double leg but Kozlov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sexton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kozlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Sexton 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!
Kozlov avoids the head kick by Sexton.
Sexton shoots for a double leg takedown but Kozlov sprawls well. He's pushed Sexton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sexton stalks Kozlov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kozlov's face. Kozlov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kozlov scoring well with a low kick there.
Sexton tries to clinch
and Kozlov moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kozlov.
Sexton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton tries to clinch but Kozlov moves away
and Kozlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Sexton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kozlov but Kozlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kozlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sexton's waist but Sexton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozlov off to one side.
Sexton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kozlov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sexton tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Sexton as Kozlov shoots in.
Kozlov throws an off balance right hand
and Sexton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kozlov jumps guard but Sexton stands there with Kozlov around his waist. Kozlov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sexton is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton pulls Kozlov into guard.
Kozlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Kozlov.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sexton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Sexton with that takedown attempt.
Kozlov misses with a kick to the body.
Sexton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kozlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sexton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sexton counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sexton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sexton avoids a wild elbow strike from Kozlov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but Sexton won't allow it.
Kozlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sexton clinches.
Sexton is trying to pull guard but Kozlov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kozlov tries a body shot but Sexton blocks it.
Sexton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kozlov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sexton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kozlov tries to avoid it but Sexton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kozlov to the ground. Kozlov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mike Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christopher Sexton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kozlov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sexton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Christopher Sexton.
Well Sexton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Sexton!
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