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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katten Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Boris Koslov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Koslov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katten Jansson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jansson.
Jansson tries to close the distance and clinch but Koslov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koslov.
Jansson is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jansson.
Koslov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jansson.
Koslov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jansson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jansson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koslov counters with a stiff right hand.
Boris Koslov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katten Jansson.
A jab lands there for Koslov.
Jansson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koslov.
Jansson misses with a body shot.
Jansson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Koslov works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jansson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koslov is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koslov wants to control from the top but Jansson keeps moving.
Koslov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jansson is keeping the position for now.
Jansson keeping moving, preventing Koslov from controlling successfully.
Jansson trying to control the position.
Koslov looking to sit in guard and control but Jansson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansson prevents Koslov from getting back to his feet.
Koslov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jansson defends well.
Jansson with a nice head shot there.
Jansson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koslov 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jansson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jansson wants to control from the top but Koslov keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jansson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jansson pushes down on Koslov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koslov tries to roll over but Jansson keeps him under control.
Koslov looking for submissions off his back.
Koslov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jansson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jansson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like Boris Koslov has been cut.
Jansson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koslov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jansson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koslov is pressing down on Jansson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koslov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jansson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jansson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jansson postures up and lands a big shot to Koslov's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jansson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jansson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jansson distracts Koslov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Koslov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jansson gets to his feet - Koslov follows without any prompting.
Koslov throws a series of punches but Jansson moves out of range.
Jansson loads up on a big right hand but Koslov slips the punch.
Jansson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koslov circles away.
Jansson misses with a takedown attempt - Koslov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koslov tries to bum rush Jansson with a series of wild strikes but Jansson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koslov scores with a jab to the body.
Koslov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koslov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jansson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katten Jansson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Koslov'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.
Jansson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koslov but Koslov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jansson shoots for a takedown but Koslov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koslov moves away.
Koslov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koslov looks to land a combination. Jansson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koslov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jansson.
Koslov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jansson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jansson shoots for a double leg takedown but Koslov sprawls well. He's pushed Jansson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boris Koslov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katten Jansson.
Koslov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koslov connects with a body shot that sends Jansson's belly button to the back.
Koslov misses with a two punch combination.
Koslov cracks Jansson with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jansson tries to clinch there but Koslov circles away.
Koslov lands the left hand.
Boris Koslov is winning the standup battle so far.
Koslov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jansson slips a jab and a cross from Koslov.
Boris Koslov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jansson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koslov but Koslov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koslov looks to land a combination but Jansson avoids it well.
Jansson fails to land the takedown.
Jansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koslov throws out the jab.
Koslov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jansson.
Koslov misses with the combination.
Koslov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansson landing some decent shots from guard.
Koslov wants to stand but Jansson is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jansson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jansson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koslov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koslov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jansson has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jansson connects with a nice short shot to Koslov's temple.
Jansson is nestled in close to Koslov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jansson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koslov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koslov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jansson slips a nice elbow through Koslov's hands, connecting with Koslov's forehead.
Ground and pound from Jansson.
Jansson lands strikes from half guard.
Jansson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jansson lands strikes from half guard.
Katten Jansson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koslov wants to improve his position but Jansson is controlling well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koslov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koslov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jansson connects with a nice short shot to Koslov's temple.
Jansson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Koslov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Koslov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jansson eats them both and turns towards Koslov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice sprawl there from Koslov as Jansson shoots in.
Koslov misses with a low kick.
Koslov throws a leg kick that misses.
Jansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koslov manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jansson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jansson prevents a body shot from Koslov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Katten Jansson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Boris Koslov's cut.
That's time! Koslov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Koslov lands with a shot to the body.
Koslov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koslov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Koslov wants to slow Jansson down by chopping away at his legs.
Koslov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koslov throws a series of punches but Jansson moves out of range.
Jansson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koslov rather than just go for the knockout.
Jansson has closed the distance and engaged Koslov in a clinch.
Jansson has hold of one of Koslov's legs. Koslov is fighting the takedown attempt but Jansson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Koslov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koslov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jansson doesn't defend quickly enough and Koslov has managed to lock this one up! Can Jansson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Koslov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Boris Koslov!
Boris Koslov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Valhalla 160, into his post fight interview.
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