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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Kogos (ranked 2999 p4p, 3163 weight class) and Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 379 p4p, 393 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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Excellent boxer
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Kogos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kogos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batirovenkekikala throws an overhand right that lands on Kogos's shoulder, as Kogos tries to avoid the shot.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook
and Kogos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kogos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kogos throws an overhand right that lands on Batirovenkekikala's shoulder, as Batirovenkekikala tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Batirovenkekikala there.
It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Kogos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Kogos's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A left and a right from Kogos both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batirovenkekikala looks to throw the jab but Kogos is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kogos moves away from the strike by Batirovenkekikala.
Kogos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kogos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Batirovenkekikala.
Kogos connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Kogos misses.
Kogos misses with a looping left.
Batirovenkekikala appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kogos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kogos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Batirovenkekikala's guard.
Kogos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kogos won't allow Batirovenkekikala to get back to his feet.
Kogos is looking to work some ground and pound but Batirovenkekikala has wrist control.
Kogos trying to control the position from guard on top but Batirovenkekikala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kogos throws an elbow that misses. Batirovenkekikala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kogos's guard. Nice move by Batirovenkekikala!
Kogos 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.
Batirovenkekikala is fighting to break Kogos's control of his arms but Kogos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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!
Kogos looking for a sweep. Not yet Kogos, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kogos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Batirovenkekikala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Batirovenkekikala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kogos wants to sweep but no luck.
Kogos controls Batirovenkekikala momentarily but Batirovenkekikala frees himself.
Kogos wants to hit a sweep here but Batirovenkekikala passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kogos there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Batirovenkekikala controlling his opponent.
Kogos wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Kogos right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to stick to Kogos's back but Kogos is turning into Batirovenkekikala. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Batirovenkekikala's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kogos.
Batirovenkekikala is controlling Kogos's posture.
Batirovenkekikala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kogos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Kogos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Kogos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Batirovenkekikala misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Kogos.
It looks like Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has been cut.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a shot to the body
and Kogos counters with a series of strikes. Batirovenkekikala will be more careful next time no doubt.
Batirovenkekikala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kogos manages to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kogos attempts a counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala avoids it well and moves away.
Kogos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos scores with a takedown into Batirovenkekikala's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kogos looking to sit in guard and control but Batirovenkekikala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kogos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batirovenkekikala can do to turn this around?
Batirovenkekikala slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kogos looks to move to half guard but instead Batirovenkekikala has passed into mount! Damn!
Kogos is looking to improve his position but Batirovenkekikala isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Batirovenkekikala tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Batirovenkekikala controlling from the full mount.
Kogos is working to get back to half guard.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kogos is desperately trying to improve his position but Batirovenkekikala has a good base and remains in mount.
Kogos regains half guard.
Batirovenkekikala seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kogos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Batirovenkekikala is working away from the top position though.
Batirovenkekikala wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Kogos is looking for a sweep. Batirovenkekikala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Batirovenkekikala swings widly with a right hand
and Kogos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick
so Kogos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kogos is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kogos throwing strikes but missing.
Kogos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Kogos dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Batirovenkekikala gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kogos wants to pass the guard but Batirovenkekikala is keeping the position.
Batirovenkekikala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Batirovenkekikala wants to stand and escape but Kogos is having none of it.
Kogos trying to control but Batirovenkekikala is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kogos throws a big elbow that misses.
Kogos throws a strike but Batirovenkekikala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Batirovenkekikala wants to stand and escape but instead Kogos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Batirovenkekikala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kogos.
Paulo Kogos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kogos throws an elbow that misses. Batirovenkekikala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kogos's guard. Nice move by Batirovenkekikala!
Kogos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kogos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kogos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kogos thows a huge punch but Batirovenkekikala dodges it nicely.
Kogos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to escape.
Kogos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batirovenkekikala defending well though.
Kogos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Batirovenkekikala punching from the bottom.
Kogos throwing shots but Batirovenkekikala is blocking nicely.
Kogos looks to land a strike but Batirovenkekikala avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kogos 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batirovenkekikala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kogos won't allow Batirovenkekikala to get back to his feet.
Kogos chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kogos wants to pass the guard but Batirovenkekikala is keeping the position.
Kogos throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kogos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kogos throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kogos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kogos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kogos is looking to work some ground and pound but Batirovenkekikala has wrist control.
Batirovenkekikala has momentary wrist control but Kogos slips an elbow through the middle.
Kogos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batirovenkekikala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kogos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kogos is in close to Batirovenkekikala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kogos stops Batirovenkekikala from standing up.
Kogos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Batirovenkekikala's head.
Batirovenkekikala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kogos.
Batirovenkekikala keeping moving, preventing Kogos from controlling successfully.
Kogos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Batirovenkekikala's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kogos with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Kogos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kogos 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Kogos!
A determined Paulo Kogos didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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