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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wladamir Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauski Korkeamuoti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov comes to the cage accompanied by Test of a Man - Dash. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wladamir Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauski Korkeamuoti!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Kozlov! Oh, that's hurt him - Korkeamuoti falls to the canvas and Kozlov follows him into side control.
Korkeamuoti is rocked!
It looks like Rauski Korkeamuoti has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from Kozlov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Korkeamuoti is still in real trouble! Can Kozlov finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kozlov works to advance to full mount. Korkeamuoti defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kozlov working for a submission but Korkeamuoti is keeping him at bay.
Korkeamuoti seems to have recovered his senses.
Kozlov looking to finish with strikes here!
Kozlov 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.
Korkeamuoti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kozlov working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Korkeamuoti slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
It looks like Kozlov is going to stand back up.
Kozlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov prevents Korkeamuoti from improving his position.
Kozlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Korkeamuoti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kozlov.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kozlov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Korkeamuoti pinned against the cage. Korkeamuoti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kozlov throws a nice looking combination but Korkeamuoti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.
Kozlov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kozlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Korkeamuoti's waist but Korkeamuoti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozlov off to one side.
Korkeamuoti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kozlov at a distance.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Korkeamuoti wants to clinch up but Kozlov keeps it at a distance.
Rauski Korkeamuoti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korkeamuoti fails with the takedown
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand.
Korkeamuoti shoots in but Kozlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wladamir Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauski Korkeamuoti.
Korkeamuoti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korkeamuoti tries for a takedown but Kozlov manages to get underhooks.
Kozlov pulls Korkeamuoti into guard.
Korkeamuoti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Korkeamuoti preventing the sweep.
Kozlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Korkeamuoti trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kozlov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kozlov wants to sweep here but Korkeamuoti controlling him for the moment.
Korkeamuoti looking to pass the guard.
Kozlov working for submissions but it's allowed Korkeamuoti to get to half guard.
Korkeamuoti seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kozlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Korkeamuoti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Korkeamuoti is tying to control. Kozlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladamir Kozlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rauski Korkeamuoti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Korkeamuoti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korkeamuoti is looking to clinch.
Korkeamuoti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kozlov fails to land the takedown.
Korkeamuoti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kozlov as he avoids it easily.
Wladamir Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauski Korkeamuoti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korkeamuoti fails to land the takedown.
Kozlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wladamir Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov stuffs the takedown.
Kozlov shoots in but Korkeamuoti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Korkeamuoti tries to clinch up but Kozlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Korkeamuoti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Korkeamuoti fails with the takedown
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Korkeamuoti is breathing heavily.
Korkeamuoti has his takedown stuffed
and Kozlov counters with a good low kick that Korkeamuoti was not able to check.
Kozlov gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korkeamuoti stops Kozlov from passing to mount.
Kozlov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Korkeamuoti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kozlov's guard! Nice work there by Korkeamuoti!
Kozlov is looking to sweep but instead, Korkeamuoti has passed into half guard.
Kozlov trying to control but Korkeamuoti postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kozlov is defending against the submission attempts here by Korkeamuoti.
Kozlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Korkeamuoti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Korkeamuoti's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korkeamuoti covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Korkeamuoti tries to roll but Kozlov sticks to his back.
Kozlov controls the action.
Korkeamuoti is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kozlov gets his way!
Korkeamuoti is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kozlov gets his way!
Korkeamuoti tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kozlov throws some wild stikes that Korkeamuoti manages to avoid easily.
Korkeamuoti holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kozlov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Korkeamuoti is in all sorts of trouble here.
Korkeamuoti tries to hold on but Kozlov pushes him away.
Kozlov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Korkeamuoti is now in Kozlov's guard. A big mistake from Kozlov there, giving up the dominant position!
Korkeamuoti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Korkeamuoti trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Kozlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladamir Kozlov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rauski Korkeamuoti'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Korkeamuoti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kozlov counters with a straight right hand.
Korkeamuoti throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range.
Korkeamuoti shoots in but no luck this time.
Korkeamuoti tries to clinch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Korkeamuoti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kozlov swivels and escapes.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches up with Korkeamuoti, looking for a takedown. Kozlov pushes Korkeamuoti against the cage but Korkeamuoti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Korkeamuoti's hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korkeamuoti misses with a low kick.
Korkeamuoti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kozlov swivels and escapes.
Wladamir Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauski Korkeamuoti.
Kozlov swings away with a body shot that misses
so Korkeamuoti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Korkeamuoti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Korkeamuoti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kozlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Korkeamuoti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Korkeamuoti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Korkeamuoti controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Korkeamuoti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kozlov is keeping the position for now.
Kozlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Korkeamuoti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Korkeamuoti wanted to stand there but Kozlov had control of the position.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Korkeamuoti from controlling successfully.
Kozlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Korkeamuoti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kozlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korkeamuoti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice takedown defense from Kozlov. No joy for Korkeamuoti on that attempt.
Korkeamuoti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Korkeamuoti as Kozlov shoots in.
Korkeamuoti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kozlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Korkeamuoti throws a push kick but Kozlov slaps the foot to one side.
Korkeamuoti tries for a takedown but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Korkeamuoti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korkeamuoti moves away.
Korkeamuoti tries to close the distance and clinch but Kozlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korkeamuoti shoots for a double leg takedown but Kozlov sprawls well. He's pushed Korkeamuoti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kozlov shoots and misses
and Korkeamuoti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Korkeamuoti's waist but Korkeamuoti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozlov off to one side.
Rauski Korkeamuoti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wladamir Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Korkeamuoti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rauski Korkeamuoti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kozlov 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wladamir Kozlov!
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