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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kotzlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Jewa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kotzlowski!
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, Mario Jewa!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotzlowski gets the takedown into side control.
Kotzlowski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kotzlowski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kotzlowski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kotzlowski slows the pace down.
Kotzlowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jewa tries to improve position but can't.
Kotzlowski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kotzlowski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jewa's legs.
Jewa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kotzlowski decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kotzlowski counters with a single leg into guard. Jewa didn't expect that.
Kotzlowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kotzlowski has Jewa up against the cage in a clinch.
Jewa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kotzlowski lands with a light punch inside.
Kotzlowski has hold of one of Jewa's legs. Jewa is fighting the takedown attempt but Kotzlowski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kotzlowski postures up in Jewa's guard and throws a big left but Jewa blocks it.
Jewa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kotzlowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotzlowski works over Jewa with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewa working a defensive guard here.
Kotzlowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No joy there for Kotzlowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jewa tries for a takedown but Kotzlowski circles away easily
and Kotzlowski counters by clinching up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jewa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kotzlowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jewa backwards.
Jewa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kotzlowski smiles and moves away.
Igor Kotzlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Jewa.
Kotzlowski moves into range and clinches up with Jewa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jewa up against the cage.
Kotzlowski has clasped his hands together around Jewa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jewa taking a bit of punishment here - Kotzlowski scoring with strikes.
Jewa trying to control but Kotzlowski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Jewa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kotzlowski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jewa looks gassed!
Kotzlowski controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski lands a big shot there that rocks Jewa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotzlowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jewa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kotzlowski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kotzlowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kotzlowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jewa for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kotzlowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kotzlowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kotzlowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jewa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jewa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kotzlowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kotzlowski postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jewa to stand up.
Kotzlowski clinches.
Kotzlowski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jewa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kotzlowski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kotzlowski manages to end up in side control.
Igor Kotzlowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jewa is trying to improve his position.
Kotzlowski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotzlowski controlling the position from side mount.
Kotzlowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kotzlowski just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kotzlowski working the body and head with strikes.
Kotzlowski working the ground and pound from side control.
Kotzlowski controlling from side mount.
Kotzlowski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kotzlowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jewa on his heels. He'll look to pass Jewa's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski pushing down on Jewa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kotzlowski stands up out of the half guard.
Kotzlowski gets tackled into the cage by Jewa. Jewa maintains the clinch.
Kotzlowski manages to break the clinch.
Kotzlowski looking to score a takedown here. Jewa is defending well but Kotzlowski drives through and ends up in Jewa's guard.
Jewa is breathing heavily.
Kotzlowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jewa is trying to control Kotzlowski's posture but Kotzlowski avoids it.
Kotzlowski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kotzlowski moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kotzlowski walks away with a smile on his face. Jewa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kotzlowski moves into the clinch.
Kotzlowski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jewa is trying to keep an underhook but Kotzlowski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotzlowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jewa!
Kotzlowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jewa looks a forlorn figure.
Kotzlowski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jewa's face.
Kotzlowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kotzlowski lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kotzlowski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kotzlowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kotzlowski gets control of Jewa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kotzlowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kotzlowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jewa is one step ahead there.
Kotzlowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jewa's guard.
Kotzlowski stopping the sweep attempt from Jewa.
Jewa is working an open guard so Kotzlowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kotzlowski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jewa!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotzlowski content just to control the position here.
Jewa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kotzlowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kotzlowski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kotzlowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kotzlowski controlling his opponent.
Jewa is trying desperately to improve position.
Kotzlowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jewa can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski content just to control the position here.
Kotzlowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kotzlowski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jewa has worked his arm free - good work by Jewa!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kotzlowski tries to score with some ground and pound. Jewa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Jewa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jewa tries to bench press Kotzlowski off him but Kotzlowski keeps the position.
Kotzlowski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kotzlowski clinches.
Kotzlowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kotzlowski manages to pull guard.
Kotzlowski keeping moving, preventing Jewa from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewais looking to pass into half guard but Kotzlowski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kotzlowski is in guard.
Jewa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kotzlowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kotzlowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Igor Kotzlowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jewa throws a combination that misses
and Kotzlowski counters by moving into the clinch.
Kotzlowski slowing the pace effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotzlowski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jewa can't fight it off and eventually Kotzlowski manages to take the fight to the floor. Jewa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mario Jewa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kotzlowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kotzlowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kotzlowski 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kotzlowski!
After the big win, Igor Kotzlowski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Laundry 93% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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