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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladdy Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Nikifor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov comes to the cage accompanied by Era - Ameno. Vladdy Kozlov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladdy Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Nikifor!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Nikifor shows good takedown defense.
Nikifor lands a nice shot that snaps Kozlov's head back.
Nikifor misses with a few strikes there.
Nikifor throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range.
Nikifor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maksim Nikifor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov has a takedown stuffed.
Nikifor throws a nice looking combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nikifor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Vladdy Kozlov has been cut.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kozlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikifor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt - Nikifor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladdy Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nikifor but Nikifor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nikifor as he jumps to the side.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Kozlov moves forwards but Nikifor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nikifor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikifor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kozlov misses with a hook. Nikifor ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kozlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikifor.
Nikifor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nikifor as he avoids it easily.
Maksim Nikifor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kozlov slips a jab and a cross from Nikifor.
No joy there for Nikifor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kozlov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Nikifor shows good takedown defense.
Nikifor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nikifor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikifor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nikifor fails to land with a series of punches.
Kozlov looks for a takedown but Nikifor sprawls well.
Kozlov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kozlov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nikifor misses with a kick to the body.
Nikifor swinging wilding here.
Nikifor takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikifor.
Nikifor cracks Kozlov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nikifor swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nikifor but Nikifor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches up with Nikifor, looking for a takedown. Kozlov pushes Nikifor against the cage but Nikifor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nikifor throws a series of strikes that have Kozlov backpedaling.
Nikifor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Nikifor as Kozlov shoots in.
Kozlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nikifor circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Nikifor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladdy Kozlov'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.
Kozlov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nikifor pinned against the cage. Nikifor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Nikifor which made him look bad.
Nikifor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kozlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Nikifor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladdy Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Nikifor tries to sprawl out of it but Kozlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nikifor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nikifor!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikifor misses with a few strikes there.
Nikifor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikifor throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
Kozlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nikifor cracks Kozlov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nikifor gets caught flat footed, as Kozlov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikifor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikifor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kozlov is controlling him.
Kozlov throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikifor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikifor wants to stand but Kozlov is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nikifor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kozlov trying to control but Nikifor is working from the bottom.
Kozlov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nikifor.
Vladdy Kozlov's cut is getting worse.
A punch combination from Nikifor misses.
Kozlov has a takedown stuffed.
Kozlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov shoots for a takedown but Nikifor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maksim Nikifor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikifor moves away from the strike by Kozlov.
Kozlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nikifor circles away.
Nikifor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kozlov wants to clinch.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nikifor but Nikifor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kozlov slow jab from Nikifor misses its intended target.
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.
Nikifor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Kozlov with that takedown attempt.
Kozlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nikifor's waist but Nikifor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozlov off to one side.
Kozlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikifor.
Kozlov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nikifor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kozlov rather than just go for the knockout.
Nikifor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nikifor as he jumps to the side.
Nikifor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Nikifor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladdy Kozlov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nikifor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kozlov shoots for a takedown but Nikifor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nikifor throws a series of punches but Kozlov avoids them all with ease.
Kozlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nikifor's waist but Nikifor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozlov off to one side.
Nikifor misses with a series of wild punches.
Kozlov shoots in for a double leg but Nikifor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladdy Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikifor lands a nice looking body shot.
Kozlov needs to keep his hands up - Nikifor had a free shot at his head there.
Nikifor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kozlov looks for a takedown but Nikifor sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Nikifor which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikifor throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches up with Nikifor, looking for a takedown. Kozlov pushes Nikifor against the cage but Nikifor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nikifor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikifor just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikifor misses the shot to the body.
Kozlov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nikifor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nikifor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kozlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kozlov is looking to take a break and control but Nikifor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikifor stops Kozlov from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikifor wants to get back to his feet but Kozlov drags him back down.
Kozlov working the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kozlov wants to control but Nikifor is keeping him busy.
Kozlov working the ground and pound but Nikifor is defending the strikes.
Nikifor is trying to buck Kozlov off.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nikifor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nikifor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kozlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nikifor wants to get back to his feet.
Kozlov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nikifor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kozlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nikifor is in trouble now - Kozlov has advanced to mount!
Nikifor is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
A nice elbow there by Kozlov.
Nikifor squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kozlov tries to control but Nikifor wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a big shot there that rocks Nikifor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kozlov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
You get the feeling that Nikifor really doesn't like being in this position too much.
A nice elbow there by Kozlov.
Kozlov won't let Nikifor get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nikifor is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov working the ground and pound effectively.
Vladdy Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kozlov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nikifor's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlov lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov wants to control the pace but Nikifor is squirming around nicely.
Kozlov with shots to the head and body - Nikifor looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladdy Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nikifor 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 27:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksim Nikifor!
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