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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedorov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SashaTheme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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257 lbs
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243 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Fedorov!
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, Aleksandar Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Kozlov.
Kozlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Kozlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fedorov doesn't seem phased though.
Fedorov rushes Kozlov and presses him up against the cage.
Kozlov blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Kozlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fedorov.
Fedorov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov lunges at Fedorov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fedorov's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedorov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kozlov pinned against the cage. Kozlov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kozlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fedorov has time to react.
Kozlov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kozlov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov slips a jab and a cross from Kozlov.
Fedorov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kozlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Fedorov. Fedorov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov scores with a three punch combo!
Fedorov is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Kozlov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fedorov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kozlov circles away.
Kozlov misses with a two punch combination.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Aleksandar Kozlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fedorov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov misses with a double jab.
Kozlov lands a left and a right that sends Fedorov crashing to the canvas! Kozlov dives into mount looking to finish!
Fedorov is rocked!
Fedorov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kozlov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kozlov controlling the pace for now.
Kozlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kozlov looking to ground and pound but Fedorov is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kozlov throwing strikes here but Fedorov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kozlov trying to control but Fedorov is having none of it.
Kozlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kozlov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fedorov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fedorov gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is trying to control. Fedorov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fedorov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedorov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kozlov passes to full mount!
Fedorov tries to lock up and control but Kozlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kozlov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fedorov is trying to escape the mount.
Fedorov is working hard here to advance position.
Kozlov controlling from the full mount.
Fedorov tries to reverse the position but Kozlov maintains control.
Kozlov controlling from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fedorov is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Kozlov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kozlov lands a nice shot that snaps Fedorov's head back.
Kozlov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kozlov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Alexander Fedorov has been cut.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kozlov as he jumps to the side.
Fedorov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fedorov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fedorov backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a one two! Fedorov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kozlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kozlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kozlov fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - Kozlov scores with a four punch combination!
Fedorov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kozlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Kozlov is having none of it.
Alexander Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozlov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aleksandar Kozlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fedorov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kozlov's waist but Kozlov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fedorov off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Fedorov.
Kozlov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fedorov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kozlov's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kozlov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fedorov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fedorov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fedorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedorov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fedorov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kozlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fedorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kozlov lands a jab to Fedorov's midsection.
Fedorov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fedorov blocks a jab.
Kozlov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Fedorov misses.
No joy there for Kozlov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kozlov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fedorov at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fedorov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kozlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kozlov swats away the attempt to clinch by Fedorov.
Kozlov misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov shoots for a takedown but Kozlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kozlov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kozlov misses with a combination
and Kozlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fedorov fails with the takedown.
Fedorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov lands a jab-cross combination.
Fedorov misses with a double jab.
Fedorov looks for a takedown but Kozlov sprawls well.
A combination from Kozlov does no damage.
Kozlov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kozlov throws a good cross that connects.
Kozlov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a combination that misses
and Fedorov counters with a three punch combo that has Kozlov backing up. Kozlov nods at Fedorov to acknowledge the strikes.
Fedorov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kozlov swivels and escapes.
Kozlov catches Fedorov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kozlov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kozlov takes a swing at Fedorov's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kozlov misses with a straight left.
Kozlov misses with a looping right.
Fedorov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kozlov's waist but Kozlov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fedorov off to one side.
Kozlov throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Kozlov.
Kozlov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kozlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov shows good takedown defense.
Kozlov misses with a two punch combination.
Fedorov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kozlov swivels and escapes.
Fedorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Kozlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Fedorov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kozlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kozlov swinging wilding here.
Fedorov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kozlov doesn't seem bothered though.
Fedorov shoots for a takedown but Kozlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Kozlov scores with a four punch combination!
Fedorov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kozlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kozlov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fedorov.
Fedorov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kozlov is fending him off so far but Fedorov persists. Nope, Kozlov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Kozlov as Fedorov shoots in.
Kozlov lands a lovely overhand right.
Fedorov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kozlov circles away.
Kozlov scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fedorov tries to clinch there but Kozlov circles away.
Fedorov looks for a takedown but Kozlov sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fedorov has closed the distance and engaged Kozlov in a clinch.
Kozlov is pressed up against the cage. Fedorov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kozlov down to the mat. Kozlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the body.
Kozlov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No luck for Fedorov with that takedown attempt.
Fedorov fails with the takedown.
Kozlov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fedorov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kozlov looking for a sweep but Fedorov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kozlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kozlov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov avoids the attempt from Kozlov to control.
Kozlov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fedorov goes for an armbar but Kozlov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kozlov.
Fedorov keeping full guard, as Kozlov tries to pass.
Fedorov controls Kozlov momentarily but Kozlov frees himself.
Kozlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alexander Fedorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov controls Kozlov momentarily but Kozlov frees himself.
Fedorov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kozlov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kozlov stands up from Fedorov's guard - Kozlov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kozlov throws a combination that misses
and Fedorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kozlov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kozlov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kozlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Fedorov. Fedorov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kozlov scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Fedorov. Fedorov gets slowly back to his feet.
Fedorov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fedorov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kozlov throws a series of strikes that have Fedorov backpedaling.
Fedorov walks into a left hand.
Kozlov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fedorov looks for a takedown but Kozlov sprawls well.
Kozlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fedorov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fedorov dodges the punch combination from Kozlov.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kozlov but Kozlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aleksandar Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kozlov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fedorov backs up against the cage.
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 Alexander Fedorov.
I think Kozlov 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Kozlov!
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