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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorjo Kozacz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Elsner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Elsner is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jorjo Kozacz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michal Elsner!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Kozacz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kozacz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kozacz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Elsner keeping full guard, as Kozacz tries to pass.
Kozacz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elsner trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kozacz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elsner is keeping the position for now.
Elsner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kozacz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsner 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.
Kozacz drops back looking for a leg! Elsner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elsner manages to kick Kozacz off! Kozacz jumps back into Elsner's guard.
Elsner wants to sweep but no luck.
Kozacz drops back looking for a leg! Elsner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elsner manages to kick Kozacz off! Kozacz jumps back into Elsner's guard.
Elsner wants to sweep but no luck.
Kozacz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Elsner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kozacz manages to get himself to full guard.
Elsner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsner gets to mount! Kozacz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozacz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Elsner has the hooks in. Kozacz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kozacz is working hard here to advance position.
Well, with Elsner on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kozacz is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Kozacz as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Elsner!
Kozacz is really stuck here.
Kozacz covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kozacz tries to escape but Elsner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Our spies down at at Russian Fighting Community Gym inform us that Elsner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kozacz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Elsner's guard. Nice work there by Kozacz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozacz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elsner is keeping the position for now.
Kozacz is breathing heavily.
Elsner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kozacz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kozacz won't allow Elsner to sweep him here.
Kozacz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Elsner trying to strike off his back.
Elsner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elsner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kozacz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozacz drops back looking for a leg! Elsner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elsner manages to kick Kozacz off! Kozacz jumps back into Elsner's guard.
Kozacz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michal Elsner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kozacz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kozacz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kozacz is trying to get an arm triangle but Elsner is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozacz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kozacz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kozacz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Elsner, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsner tries to bench press Kozacz off him but Kozacz keeps the position.
Elsner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kozacz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elsner wants to improve his position but Kozacz is controlling well.
Kozacz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jorjo Kozacz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elsner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elsner.
Elsner wants to sweep here but Kozacz controlling him for the moment.
Elsner is looking for a triangle but Kozacz pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozacz drops back looking for a leg! Elsner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elsner manages to kick Kozacz off! Kozacz jumps back into Elsner's guard.
Kozacz wants to pass the guard but Elsner is keeping the position.
Elsner 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.
Kozacz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Elsner looking for a sweep. Not yet Elsner, not yet.
Kozacz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kozacz drops back looking for a leg! Elsner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elsner manages to kick Kozacz off! Kozacz jumps back into Elsner's guard.
Kozacz won't allow Elsner to sweep him here.
Elsner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kozacz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kozacz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozacz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kozacz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kozacz tries to free his leg and advance position but Elsner is retaining full guard.
Kozacz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kozacz drops back looking for a leg! Elsner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elsner manages to kick Kozacz off! Kozacz jumps back into Elsner's guard.
Kozacz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Elsner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kozacz's guard.
Kozacz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Elsner passes into side control.
Elsner gets to mount! Kozacz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elsner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kozacz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Elsner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kozacz is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michal Elsner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kozacz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Elsner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kozacz defends well.
Kozacz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Elsner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kozacz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elsner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elsner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kozacz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozacz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsner keeping full guard, as Kozacz tries to pass.
Elsner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Elsner 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.
Elsner working for a triangle but Kozacz defends it easily.
Kozacz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elsner is keeping the position for now.
Kozacz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kozacz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kozacz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Elsner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kozacz wants to pass the guard but Elsner is keeping the position.
Kozacz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kozacz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kozacz drops back looking for a leg! Elsner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elsner manages to kick Kozacz off! Kozacz jumps back into Elsner's guard.
Kozacz looking to pass the guard.
Elsner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kozacz manages to get himself to full guard.
Kozacz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsner passes Kozacz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kozacz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Elsner has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Elsner manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kozacz to take his back!
Kozacz is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozacz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Elsner wants to finish this one by submission but Kozacz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Elsner.
Elsner working for a guillotine from mount but Kozacz is in no mood to give up.
Elsner manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kozacz to take his back!
Kozacz covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kozacz breaks Elsner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jorjo Kozacz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Elsner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Elsner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kozacz's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elsner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Elsner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Elsner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Elsner!
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RATING
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