PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaliy Klichko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koslov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Requiem for a Dream. Vitaliy Klichko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Klichko
vs
Koslov

202 cm
23
270 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

191 cm
26
245 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaliy Klichko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Koslov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klichko scores with a shot to the body.
Koslov misses with a two punch combination.
Klichko throws a right hand that Koslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koslov also avoids with ease.
Koslov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koslov tries to bum rush Klichko with a series of wild strikes but Klichko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koslov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koslov is defended easily by Klichko.
Klichko misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koslov is defended easily by Klichko.
Vitaliy Klichko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Koslov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov shoots in for a takedown but Klichko shows good takedown defense.
Klichko misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klichko.
Koslov closes the distance and clinches up with Klichko, looking for a takedown. Koslov pushes Klichko against the cage but Klichko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Klichko swinging wildly here.
Klichko tests Koslov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov shoots in for a takedown but Klichko shows good takedown defense.
Klichko connects with a body shot that sends Koslov's belly button to the back.
Klichko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klichko takes a swing at Koslov's ribcage but misses.
Klichko throws a right hand that Koslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koslov also avoids with ease.

Koslov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee asks Koslov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Koslov prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klichko tries to escape but Koslov is in control.

Koslov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Klichko falls off balance throwing a combination

and Koslov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Klichko working hard to break the clinch.
Klichko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koslov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Klichko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Klichko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koslov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Koslov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klichko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koslov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Klichko circles away.
Koslov takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov shoots for a double leg takedown but Klichko sprawls well. He's pushed Koslov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koslov fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klichko throws a combination that misses

and Koslov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koslov.
Koslov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klichko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Klichko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Koslov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koslov misses with a wild combination.
Klichko 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Vitaliy Klichko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Koslov clinches up with Klichko and pushes him back against the cage.
Koslov goes for a takedown attempt but Klichko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Klichko throws a series of punches but Koslov avoids them all with ease.
Klichko throws a right hand that Koslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koslov also avoids with ease.
Koslov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Klichko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koslov.
Vitaliy Klichko is winning the standup battle so far.
Klichko leaves Koslov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vitaliy Klichko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Koslov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klichko swinging wildly here.
Koslov fails to land the takedown.
Koslov shoots in for a takedown but Klichko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koslov moves to clinch but Klichko breaks away
and Klichko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Klichko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Koslov or perhaps it was just good defense by Klichko which made him look bad.
Klichko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koslov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klichko misses with a series of wild punches.
Klichko works over Koslov's head and body with a nice combination.
Koslov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klichko defends it nicely.
Klichko looks to land a combination but Koslov avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koslov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koslov wants to control but Klichko is keeping him busy.
Klichko wants to get back to his feet.
Klichko trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Koslov trying to control the action but Klichko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koslov has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Klichko wants to try and get back to his feet.

Koslov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Klichko manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Koslov controlling the position from side mount.
Koslov works to advance to full mount. Klichko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Igor Koslov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klichko squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
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!
Koslov landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Igor Koslov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Koslov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klichko tries to avoid it but Koslov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klichko to the ground. Klichko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Klichko throws a right and a left that Koslov avoids nicely.
Klichko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klichko shoots in but no luck this time.
Klichko throws a series of punches but Koslov moves out of range.
Koslov misses with a combination
and Klichko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klichko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koslov.
Koslov is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klichko as he avoids it easily.
Klichko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koslov.
Vitaliy Klichko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Koslov.
No joy there for Klichko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klichko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koslov.
Klichko is looking to wear down Koslov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Koslov throws a nice looking combination but Klichko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koslov.
Klichko lands with a nice combination. Koslov backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klichko misses with a series of wild punches.
Koslov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klichko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koslov in his tracks.
Klichko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koslov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klichko avoids it really well and circles away.
Klichko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vitaliy Klichko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Klichko. Beautiful body shot.
Klichko lands with an overhand left.
Koslov closes the distance but Klichko moves to the side
and Klichko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koslov thinking.
Klichko misses with a right hand
and Koslov counters with a three punch combo that has Klichko backing up. Klichko nods at Koslov to acknowledge the strikes.
Klichko throws a nice looking combination but Koslov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koslov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klichko keeps the fight on the outside.
Klichko stuffs the takedown.
Klichko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klichko wants it to stay on the feet.
Koslov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klichko is fending him off so far but Koslov persists. Nope, Klichko circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut lands for Klichko. That snapped Koslov's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klichko looks to land a combination but Koslov avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klichko misses with a double jab

and Koslov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Klichko!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaliy Klichko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klichko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaliy Klichko!