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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Kostov (ranked 403 p4p, 755 weight class) and Iner Raledran (ranked 62 p4p, 109 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 12 - 7 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Kostov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Iner Raledran!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raledran lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kostov will feel that in the morning.
Raledran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kostov swings for the body but Raledran moves out of range.
A jab from Raledran finds it's way through Kostov's defenses.
Kostov stuffs the takedown attempt from Raledran. Raledran gets slowly back to his feet.
Raledran thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostov. That's going to slow Raledran down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran connects with a crisp jab.
Raledran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raledran throws a lazy right hand but Kostov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raledran throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov clobbers Raledran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Kostov is predictable there
and Raledran moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Kostov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Raledran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov breaks from the clinch.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kostov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Raledran feints the counter takedown.
Kostov throws a lazy uppercut
and Raledran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Raledran throws out a loose jab but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raledran checks a low kick from Kostov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raledran checks a low kick from Kostov.
Kostov tries a head kick but it misses.
Raledran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kostov scores with a jab to the body.
Raledran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kostov punishes Raledran's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Kostov.
Raledran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Raledran is trying to control the action in half guard but Kostov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov wants to improve his position but Raledran is controlling well.
Raledran is looking to take a break and control but Kostov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kostov gets full guard.
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.
Raledran is stalling in the full guard.
Raledran prevents Kostov from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raledran won't allow Kostov to sweep him here.
Raledran wants to pass the guard but Kostov is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kostov with a jab.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kostov throws a leg kick but Raledran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raledran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kostov defends it well.
Pavel Kostov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kostov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
Raledran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kostov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kostov thuds a left hand into Raledran's body.
Kostov connects with a nice looking jab.
Raledran tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
Raledran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raledran catches Kostov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Raledran throws an overhand right that lands on Kostov's shoulder, as Kostov tries to avoid the shot.
Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raledran can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raledran has closed the distance and engaged Kostov in a clinch.
Kostov is trying to break the clinch but Raledran has him pressed against the cage.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land.
Kostov is trying to break the clinch but Raledran is controlling him.
Raledran scores with a shot to the side of Kostov's head.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kostov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kostov gets underhooks to prevent Raledran's takedown attempt.
Kostov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raledrans head.
Kostov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raledran has him pressed against the cage.
Kostov misses with some punches.
Raledran misses with the head strike.
Kostov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Raledran.
Raledran lands with a light punch inside.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov stalling in the clinch but Raledran improves position.
Raledran is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kostov manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Kostov.
Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kostov throws a low kick, looking for Raledran's leg but Raledran calmly moves out of range.
Kostov lands a front kick.
Raledran blocks the body kick.
Raledran misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
Raledran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raledran lands with a right to the head.
Raledran lands a shoulder strike.
Raledran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kostov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raledran can turn it around.
Kostov slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raledran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Raledran on the inside.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iner Raledran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Raledran drags the fight down to the ground.
Kostov 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.
Raledran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kostov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kostov stopping the sweep attempt from Raledran.
Kostov pushes down on Raledran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Raledran trying to hold on to Kostov's head to control him but Kostov postures up.
Kostov not doing much here.
Kostov prevents Raledran from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kostov misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Raledran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kostov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Kostov coming out on top.
Raledran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raledran misses with a low kick.
Raledran wants to clinch up but Kostov keeps it at a distance.
Kostov jabs Raledran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov swings for the body but Raledran moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
Raledran motions for Kostov to come forward. Raledran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Raledran misses.
Kostov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raledran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kostov scrambles back to his feet.
Kostov throws out a powerful jab.
Raledran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raledran fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Kostov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raledran is defended easily by Kostov.
Kostov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kostov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kostov connects with a crisp jab.
Iner Raledran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov with the inside leg kick.
Raledran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Raledran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raledran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raledran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raledran letting Kostov take a breather here.
Raledran pushes Kostov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raledran is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raledran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Kostov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Raledran is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kostov to the mat. Kostov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kostov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Raledran is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov trying to control the position here.
Raledran throws an elbow that misses. Kostov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Raledran's guard. Nice move by Kostov!
Kostov wants to control from the top but Raledran keeps moving.
Raledran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kostov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kostov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kostov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four 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.
Kostov stands and throws Raledran's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kostov trying to control the action but Raledran is working from the bottom.
Kostov just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostov is looking to take a break and control but Raledran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kostov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
Our winner, Pavel Kostov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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