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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bofur Widenose (ranked 193 p4p, 364 weight class) and Pavel Kostov (ranked 24 p4p, 48 weight class). Kostov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Гио Пика - Буйно Голова. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20 - 13 - 4 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bofur Widenose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Kostov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostov lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice cross by Kostov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Widenose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kostov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Widenose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kostov sprawls well. Kostov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Widenose gets slowly back to his feet.
Kostov tries a quick counter leg kick but Widenose is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Widenose moves forwards but Kostov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kostov.
Kostov jabs at Widenose's body.
Widenose dives in for a single leg takedown but Kostov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kostov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widenose drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Widenose prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Widenose pulls guard successfully.
Kostov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Kostov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose has Kostov pulled in close to control his posture.
Kostov preventing the sweep.
Widenose is looking to sweep but instead, Kostov has passed into half guard.
Widenose tries to get to full guard but Kostov has control of the leg.
Widenose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Widenose wants to control but Kostov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kostov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Widenose is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kostov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kostov's back!
Kostov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Widenose off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kostov really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Widenose's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Widenose connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kostov to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Widenose trying to control momentarily.
Widenose is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kostov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Widenose patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kostov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Kostov right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Both fighters circling a little - Kostov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kostov scores with a jab.
Kostov misses with a wild body shot.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kostov misses with an uppercut.
Widenose attempts a counter takedown but Kostov avoids it well and moves away.
Widenose misses with a takedown attempt - Kostov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Kostov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose moves out of range of the strikes.
Widenose drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kostov sprawls and moves away.
Kostov stuffs the takedown attempt from Widenose. Widenose gets slowly back to his feet.
Kostov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kostov throws a leg kick
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Widenose wants to pass to mount but Kostov is defending the position.
Kostov is controlling Widenose's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kostov pushes Widenose off looking to stand but Widenose dives back in and keeps control.
Kostov manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Widenose preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Widenose trying to control but Kostov is working from the bottom.
Kostov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kostov keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Widenose manages to avoid it.
Widenose tries to counter with a takedown but Kostov is quick to defend against it.
Widenose takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Widenose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kostov throws a jab when Widenose was well out of range.
Widenose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Some wild striking there from Kostov.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostov lands a head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Kostov. No joy for Widenose on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kostov sizes up Widenose with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose tries to clinch up but Kostov circles away and keeps his distance.
Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kostov scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kostov.
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Widenose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kostov wants to land a leg kick but Widenose is out of range.
Widenose appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Widenose takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kostov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostov works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov loads up on a big right hand but Widenose slips the punch.
Kostov scores with a jab. Widenose acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Widenose fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov throws a sloppy body shot
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
Widenose landing a few strikes.
Widenose trying to control the position but Kostov is working away.
Widenose working the head with strikes.
Kostov defending against the ground and pound.
Kostov can't do much from the bottom here.
Widenose is staying tight to Kostov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Widenose grinds an elbow into Kostov's temple.
Widenose 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.
Kostov is looking for a sweep.
Widenose misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kostov is trying to control Widenose's posture but Widenose avoids it.
Widenose tries to score with some ground and pound. Kostov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kostov taking a bit of punishment here - Widenose scoring with strikes.
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 manages to work his way to half guard, despite Widenose's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose thows a huge punch but Kostov dodges it nicely.
Kostov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Widenose works over Kostov with some ground and pound from guard.
Widenose throws a big right hand that misses.
Widenose throwing strikes from guard but Kostov blocks nicely.
Widenose lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Widenose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Widenose not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing that Widenose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Kostov keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Kostov coming out on top.
Widenose slips a straight right by Kostov.
Widenose attempts a counter takedown but Kostov avoids it well and moves away.
Widenose checks the leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bofur Widenose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostov keeps Widenose at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pavel Kostov.
I've got Kostov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
During a confident post fight interview, Pavel Kostov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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