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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 3170 p4p, 344 weight class) and Wyatt Measles (ranked 2568 p4p, 287 weight class). 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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Basic striking
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wyatt Measles!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Measles.
Nice body punch from Measles.
Kosmanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Measles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kosmanov scrambles back to his feet.
Kosmanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut
and Measles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Measles wants to stall.
Kosmanov blocks an elbow strike.
Measles missing with knees to the body.
Measles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kosmanov's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Measles is working Kosmanov over against the cage.
Measles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Measles lands an elbow inside that Kosmanov shrugs off.
Kosmanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Measles smiles and moves away.
Measles lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Measles just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Measles counters by clinching up.
Measles effectively controlling the action here.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Measles avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Measles just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kosmanov's brow.
Kosmanov has Measles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Measles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kosmanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosmanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Measles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Measles blocks a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov wants a takedown.
Kosmanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Measles prevents it.
Measles taking a breather.
Kosmanov works on Measles's body with a couple of short punches.
Measles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kosmanov or not.
Measles blocks a body shot from Kosmanov.
Measles just leaning against Kosmanov, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Measles.
Kosmanov lands with a light punch inside.
Measles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Measles trying to land knees to the body.
Kosmanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Kosmanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Measles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Kosmanov.
Measles avoiding damage.
Measles lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Measles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Measles trying to stall but Kosmanov improves his position.
Kosmanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kosmanov jumps guard but Measles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Measles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kosmanov is trying to drag Measles to the mat but Measles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Measles pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Measles gets underhooks to prevent Kosmanov's takedown attempt.
Kosmanov dodges an elbow strike from Measles.
Measles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kosmanov is defending well for now.
Measles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kosmanov wants a takedown.
Kosmanov avoids the elbow strike from Measles, against the cage.
Kosmanov avoids the elbow strike from Measles, against the cage.
Kosmanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Measles lands an elbow inside that Kosmanov shrugs off.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov tries to pull guard but Measles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kosmanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Measles just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kosmanov's brow.
Measles throws an elbow that misses.
Measles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Measles stalling.
Measles gets underhooks to prevent Kosmanov's takedown attempt.
Measles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kosmanov's defenses.
Measles lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Measles blocking some punches.
Kosmanov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Measles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosmanov looking to control but Measles passes into half guard.
Measles tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kosmanov controls his leg.
Measles is looking to advance position but Kosmanov won't allow it.
Kosmanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kosmanov keeping full guard, as Measles tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Measles dominated that round.
That's time! Kosmanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kosmanov fails to land the takedown.
Kosmanov throws a shot from downtown. Measles moves away and avoids it.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right.
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Measles defends it nicely.
Kosmanov misses with a looping right.
Measles has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Kosmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Measles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kosmanov is defending well for now.
Measles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Measles's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
I was talking to Kosmanov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kosmanov is trying to pull guard but Measles has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kosmanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kosmanov.
Measles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kosmanov's defenses.
Kosmanov dodges an elbow strike from Measles.
Measles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Vladimir Kosmanov has been cut.
Measles lands an elbow inside.
Kosmanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Measles.
Measles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Measles trying to land knees to the body.
Wyatt Measles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kosmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Measles controls the action.
Kosmanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
Measles lands a damaging elbow.
Kosmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Measles controls the action.
Measles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kosmanov.
Come on Measles - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Measles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kosmanov avoids it.
Kosmanov tries to break the clinch but Measles is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kosmanov as Measles tries to tie him up.
Measles misses with a body punch.
Kosmanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Measles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kosmanov avoids the elbow strike from Measles, against the cage.
Kosmanov pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosmanov, not yet.
Measles wanted to stand there but Kosmanov had control of the position.
Kosmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosmanov, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kosmanov is on top in guard.
Kosmanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosmanov throws an elbow that misses. Measles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kosmanov's guard. Nice move by Measles!
Kosmanov is striking off his back. Measles thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Measles is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kosmanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kosmanov is striking off his back. Measles thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov trying to hold on to Measles's head to control him but Measles postures up.
Measles tries to stand and escape but Kosmanov actually recovers to full guard.
Measles pushing down on Kosmanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kosmanov is looking to control Measles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kosmanov avoid being mounted?
Kosmanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kosmanov tries to get out of the position.
Measles tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kosmanov controls his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov wants to get back to full guard but Measles has passed into side control.
Measles decides to stand back up. Measles steps back and let's Kosmanov get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Measles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Kosmanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Measles staying out of range there.
Kosmanov defending well as Measles loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Kosmanov misses.
Measles jabs Kosmanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Measles tries to clinch up but Kosmanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Measles tries to sprawl out of it but Kosmanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Measles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Measles is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kosmanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kosmanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Kosmanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Measles controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Measles is trying to get back to full guard.
Kosmanov is trying to control. Measles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kosmanov throwing shots but Measles is blocking nicely.
Kosmanov stops Measles from getting back to his feet.
Measles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Measles keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Kosmanov looking to sit in guard and control but Measles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Measles wants to stand but Kosmanov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Measles controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov is working hard here to advance position.
Kosmanov is looking to sweep but instead, Measles has passed into half guard.
Kosmanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov is looking to control Measles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kosmanov avoid being mounted?
Kosmanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Measles wants to get back to his feet.
Measles thows a huge punch but Kosmanov dodges it nicely.
Kosmanov wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kosmanov walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kosmanov throws a solid leg kick but Measles takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kosmanov.
Wyatt Measles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kosmanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Measles throws out the jab.
Kosmanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Measles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wyatt Measles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kosmanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wyatt Measles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kosmanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kosmanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Measles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Measles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosmanov.
Measles looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Measles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kosmanov.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wyatt Measles.
Well Measles 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wyatt Measles!
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energy
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hype
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