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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kozlovsky (ranked 450 p4p, 58 weight class) and Oliver Lancaster (ranked 523 p4p, 67 weight class). Oliver Lancaster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitali Kozlovsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlovsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kozlovsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lancaster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lancaster lands a head shot.
Lancaster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kozlovsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kozlovsky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kozlovsky preventing the sweep.
Lancaster is pulling down on Kozlovsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Kozlovsky, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kozlovsky from controlling successfully.
Kozlovsky lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlovsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kozlovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlovsky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlovsky won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here.
Lancaster controlling the position.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kozlovsky from controlling successfully.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Lancaster told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kozlovsky 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.
Kozlovsky with a nice head shot there.
Kozlovsky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lancaster has his hands clasped together around Kozlovsky's back. He's all about the action.
Kozlovsky thows a huge punch but Lancaster dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is looking to improve his position.
Kozlovsky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster trying to control from the bottom.
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Kozlovsky there.
Lancaster is looking to control Kozlovsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lancaster avoid being mounted?
Kozlovsky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kozlovsky lands strikes from half guard.
Kozlovsky is working for a kimura but Lancaster is defending it quite comfortably.
Kozlovsky working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kozlovsky working over Lancaster with some ground and pound. Lancaster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Lancaster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky prevents Lancaster from improving his position.
Kozlovsky drops an elbow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Kozlovsky slips a nice elbow through Lancaster's hands, connecting with Lancaster's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kozlovsky lands a nice short elbow.
Lancaster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lancaster.
Kozlovsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kozlovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlovsky stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kozlovsky slips nicely into half guard.
Kozlovsky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lancaster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lancaster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lancaster trying to keep a closed guard but Kozlovsky is proving a slippery customer.
Kozlovsky preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Lancaster seems keen to control Kozlovsky's posture.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kozlovsky from controlling successfully.
Kozlovsky is in close to Lancaster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kozlovsky trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Lancaster controls Kozlovsky momentarily but Kozlovsky frees himself.
Lancaster controlling Kozlovsky's posture.
Kozlovsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kozlovsky won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here.
Lancaster looking to control but Kozlovsky passes into half guard.
Lancaster is looking to control Kozlovsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lancaster avoid being mounted?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster wants to improve his position but Kozlovsky is controlling well.
Lancaster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kozlovsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kozlovsky drops an elbow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Ground and pound from Kozlovsky.
Kozlovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working.
Lancaster trying to hold on to Kozlovsky's head to control him but Kozlovsky postures up.
Kozlovsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lancaster is holding on to half guard well.
Lancaster tries to roll over but Kozlovsky keeps him under control.
Lancaster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kozlovsky is working away from the top position though.
Kozlovsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kozlovsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lancaster wants to control but Kozlovsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kozlovsky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lancaster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kozlovsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Kozlovsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlovsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lancaster controlling the position.
Kozlovsky pushes down on Lancaster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kozlovsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lancaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kozlovsky is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lancaster defending well though.
Kozlovsky working the head and body with strikes.
Kozlovsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lancaster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lancaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kozlovsky's guard.
Kozlovsky wants to sweep here but Lancaster controlling him for the moment.
Lancaster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kozlovsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lancaster is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kozlovsky is on top in guard.
Kozlovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlovsky distracts Lancaster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lancaster controls Kozlovsky momentarily but Kozlovsky frees himself.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlovsky is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky postures up in Lancaster's guard and throws a big left but Lancaster blocks it.
Kozlovsky landing with the ground and pound.
Kozlovsky looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lancaster looking to control.
Kozlovsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlovsky is one step ahead there.
Kozlovsky is in close to Lancaster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lancaster wants to sweep here but Kozlovsky controlling him for the moment.
Lancaster has Kozlovsky pulled in close to control his posture.
Kozlovsky postures up and lands a big shot to Lancaster's brow.
Lancaster is pulling down on Kozlovsky's head to control his posture.
Kozlovsky stands up over Lancaster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kozlovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancaster looking to control.
Kozlovsky working some strikes from top position.
Kozlovsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lancaster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Kozlovsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lancaster lands with a cross.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster tests Kozlovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kozlovsky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kozlovsky lands in his opponent's guard.
Lancaster is trying to control the position but Kozlovsky postures up.
Lancaster wants to hit a switch here but Kozlovsky passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lancaster there!
Lancaster tries to hold on but Kozlovsky postures up.
Kozlovsky breaks from Lancaster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kozlovsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster is bucking up trying to escape but Kozlovsky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lancaster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kozlovsky lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlovsky lands a big shot there that rocks Lancaster but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kozlovsky with shots to the head and body - Lancaster looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kozlovsky scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster tries to lock up and control but Kozlovsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kozlovsky lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lancaster is still in real trouble! Can Kozlovsky finish him?
Lancaster tries to lock up and control but Kozlovsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kozlovsky fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kozlovsky drops a big elbow. That's hurt Lancaster! More shots from Kozlovsky and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitali Kozlovsky!
Vitali Kozlovsky retains his heavyweight title!
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RATING
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