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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between scott aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Koslof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjorn Koslof is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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178 cm
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140 lbs
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160 cm
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136 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, scott aoki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Koslof! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Koslof cracks aoki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. aoki looks for a takedown but Koslof sprawls well. aoki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. aoki trying to mount his opponent but Koslof defends it. Koslof pushes aoki off looking to stand but aoki dives back in and keeps control.
Koslof makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Koslof misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from aoki.
That's one minute gone in the round. aoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for scott aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him. aoki shoots in and drives through. Koslof sprawls well. Koslof lands a really nice looking cross but aoki seems unphased.
Koslof misses the shot to the body. Koslof fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. aoki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koslof's waist but Koslof gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing aoki off to one side. Nice takedown defense from Koslof. No joy for aoki on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koslof connects with a body shot. aoki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Koslof lands a nice shot to the body.
Koslof lands a body shot.
Koslof looks to score with a jab to the body but aoki is just out of range. aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koslof sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Koslof ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Koslof displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from aoki.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koslof lands a right hook to the body.
Jab from Koslof. A telegraphed right hand from aoki misses the target. Koslof pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koslof comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. aoki looks for a takedown but Koslof sprawls well. aoki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round. aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koslof as he avoids it easily. aoki fails with a takedown attempt. scott aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed takedown attempt from aoki is defended easily by Koslof. aoki shoots in looking for a takedown. Koslof tries to sprawl out of it but aoki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koslof manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Koslof dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
aoki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Koslof! aoki gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! aoki takes a body punch but keeps moving. aoki tries for a takedown but Koslof sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. aoki on the wrong end of a nice hook. Koslof scores with a body shot.
scott aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. aoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round. aoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A combination from aoki does no damage. Koslof lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Koslof tries a head kick but it misses.
aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. aoki blocks the body kick.
aoki drops his hands momentarily and Koslof takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. aoki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. aoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koslof is fending him off so far but aoki persists. Nope, Koslof circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for scott aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Koslof scores with a hook to the body. aoki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Koslof throws a head kick that misses. Koslof lands with a shot to the body. aoki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koslof avoids it really well and circles away. aoki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koslof misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koslof thuds his right hand into aoki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Koslof looks for the body kick but aoki saw that one coming. Koslof throws and low kick but aoki moves out of range easily. aoki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koslof tries to avoid it but aoki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koslof to the ground. Koslof escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Koslof stuffs the takedown. Koslof throws a low kick, looking for aoki's leg but aoki calmly moves out of range. Koslof is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down aoki rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. aoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt. aoki shoots in for a takedown but Koslof shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. aoki tries for a takedown but Koslof sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. aoki tries to clinch there but Koslof circles away.
Koslof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
aoki closes the distance and clinches up with Koslof, looking for a takedown. aoki pushes Koslof against the cage but Koslof circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Koslof ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. aoki shoots in but Koslof avoids the takedown attempt easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Koslof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
aoki shoots in but Koslof avoids the takedown attempt easily. aoki shoots in and bounces Koslof off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. aoki prevents Koslof from getting back to his feet. aoki stands up from guard. Let's bang! Koslof connects with a body shot. Koslof keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round. aoki shoots in looking for a takedown. Koslof tries to sprawl out of it but aoki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koslof manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for scott aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him. aoki shoots for a takedown but Koslof saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Koslof attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. aoki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koslof counters with a three punch combo that has aoki backing up. aoki nods at Koslof to acknowledge the strikes. Koslof avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. aoki throws a sloppy body shot
and Koslof counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. aoki misses with a takedown and Koslof counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Koslof rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but aoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bjorn Koslof seems to be getting the better of the standup. Koslof avoids the head kick by aoki.
Koslof lands a right hook to the body.
aoki shoots and misses and Koslof counters with a stiff right hand. aoki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round. aoki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
aoki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Koslof pushes aoki off looking to stand but aoki dives back in and keeps control.
aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koslof knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Koslof pushes aoki off looking to stand but aoki dives back in and keeps control.
aoki is working for a kimura but Koslof is defending it quite comfortably.
Koslof wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Koslof takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
aoki fails with the takedown and Koslof counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps aoki thinking. aoki tries for a takedown but Koslof circles away easily and Koslof counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bjorn Koslof. I've got Koslof winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Koslof!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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