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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadik Koslov (ranked 2449 p4p, 3910 weight class) and Za Beast (ranked 321 p4p, 475 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vadik Koslov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Za Beast!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koslov, pushing him back against the cage.
Koslov misses with the head strike.
Beast prevents a body shot from Koslov.
Koslov working aggressively here.
Beast blocks a body shot from Koslov.
Beast can't break the clinch.
Koslov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beast drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koslov wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Koslov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koslov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast controls Koslov momentarily but Koslov frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast wants to control the position but Koslov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Beast looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koslov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Beast has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Beast tries to roll over but Koslov keeps him under control.
Koslov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beast regains half guard.
Koslov moves into full mount! Beast won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov landing strikes from the mount and Beast is in trouble!
Beast tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koslov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Beast working to try and regain half guard.
Koslov controlling the position easily from mount.
Koslov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Koslov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koslov controlling from the full mount.
Beast manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Koslov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast wants to improve his position but Koslov is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Koslov seems content to control.
Beast is trying to get back to full guard.
Beast is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koslov pulls his head out easily.
Koslov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koslov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koslov'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beast taking some punishment here, with Koslov in his half guard.
Koslov is nestled in close to Beast, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koslov lands a nice short elbow.
Beast regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koslov preventing the sweep.
Beast working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Koslov has passed into half guard!
Koslov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koslov wants to control but Beast is keeping him busy.
Beast taking some punishment here, with Koslov in his half guard.
Koslov is looking to take a break and control but Beast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Koslov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadik Koslov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Koslov darts in and clinches Beast up against the cage.
Koslov working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Koslov.
Koslov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beast can do to turn this around?
Koslov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
Koslov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beast's elbow.
Koslov tries a body shot but Beast blocks it.
Koslov throws a head punch that misses.
Koslov tightens his grip and picks Beast up, before dumping him to the ground. Beast manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koslov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koslov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beast manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koslov manages to get himself to full guard.
Beast working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koslov's head.
Koslov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beast preventing the sweep.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Koslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koslov has control of Beast's left arm, preventing Beast from doing any damage.
Beast won't allow Koslov to get back to his feet.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Koslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koslov looking for a sweep. Not yet Koslov, not yet.
Beast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koslov has control of Beast's left arm, preventing Beast from doing any damage.
Beast working some strikes from top position.
Koslov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beast passes into half guard.
Koslov is trying to get back to full guard.
Beast thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koslov's head.
Vadik Koslov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beast trying to pass the guard but Koslov defending well.
Beast throwing shots but Koslov is blocking nicely.
Beast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beast missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koslov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Beast manages to pass to mount!
Beast is landing with some decent strikes but Koslov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Beast raining down shots from the mount!
Beast is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Beast throws some wild stikes that Koslov manages to avoid easily.
Beast is landing with some decent strikes but Koslov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Koslov is in a horrible position here. Beast smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koslov is desperately trying to improve his position but Beast has a good base and remains in mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koslov is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Beast raining down hammerfists from mount.
Beast punishing his opponent with strikes.
Koslov regains half guard.
Beast trying to control from half guard but Koslov is working away.
Beast might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Koslov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Beast uses his free foot to push down on Koslov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Koslov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Za Beast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Beast shoots in for a double leg but Koslov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beast throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koslov's waist but Koslov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beast off to one side.
The fighters circling - Koslov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koslov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beast.
Beast has Koslov up against the cage in a clinch.
Koslov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koslov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vadik Koslov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Za Beast.
Jab from Koslov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Koslov.
Beast gets tackled into the cage by Koslov. Koslov maintains the clinch.
Koslov misses with a punch on the inside.
Koslov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beast looking for a takedown.
Beast blocks an uppercut.
Beast dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koslov goes for a takedown attempt but Beast pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beast moves in looking to clinch but Koslov pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov stuffs the takedown.
Koslov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beast manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Koslov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beast is keeping the position for now.
Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast, not yet.
Koslov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beast has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koslov has managed to get both his arms back between Beast's legs - danger averted.
Koslov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast, not yet.
Beast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koslov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koslov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koslov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beast's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Koslov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Beast.
Check out the look on Koslov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Koslov scoring with punches and elbows.
Beast struggling a bit here.
Koslov slows the pace down.
Beast is looking for a sweep.
Koslov working the head and body with strikes.
Beast is looking to regain half guard here but Koslov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov looks up at the clock and then as Beast takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Koslov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Beast is trying to get back to half guard.
Koslov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Beast regains half guard.
Beast looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koslov slips a nice elbow through Beast's hands, connecting with Beast's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beast tries to roll over but Koslov keeps him under control.
Beast is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Koslov jumps into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadik Koslov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koslov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadik Koslov!
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energy
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RATING
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