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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bofur Widenose (ranked 537 p4p, 499 weight class) and Pavel Kostov (ranked 69 p4p, 64 weight class). Kostov has chosen Гио Пика - Буйно Голова as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185
27 - 13 - 1 |
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185 cm
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190
22 - 15 - 4 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 27 - 13 - 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 22 - 15 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Kostov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widenose instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Kostov.
Kostov tries to work over Widenose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov is working Widenose over against the cage.
Widenose tries to pull guard but Kostov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Widenose tries for a takedown. No joy.
Widenose fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widenose prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Widenose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Widenose tries to pull guard but Kostov won't allow it.
Widenose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kostov to keep the fight standing.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Widenose avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Kostov is struggling to control the position.
Widenose tries to pull guard but Kostov won't allow it.
Widenose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kostov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Widenose jumps guard but Kostov stands there with Widenose around his waist. Widenose gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov gets underhooks to prevent Widenose's takedown attempt.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Widenose controls his hands.
Kostov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Kostov.
Widenose wants a takedown but no success here.
Kostov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kostov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kostov lands a hook that snaps the head of Widenose backwards.
Kostov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kostov misses with some punches.
Widenose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Widenose seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kostov can turn it around.
Kostov tries a body shot but Widenose blocks it.
Widenose prevents a body shot from Kostov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Widenose is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kostov is defending well.
Widenose is looking for a takedown.
Kostov tries a body shot but Widenose blocks it.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Widenose's elbow.
Widenose looking to stall.
Widenose jumps guard but Kostov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Widenose wants a takedown.
Kostov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kostov cracks Widenose with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Widenose controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov is pressed up against the cage. Widenose has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kostov down to the mat. Kostov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kostov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kostov lands with a good body shot.
Kostov lands a nice hook to Widenose's body. Widenose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Widenose closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kostov lands a front kick.
Kostov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kostov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kostov misses with a straight left.
Kostov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kostov throws a looping overhand right but Widenose ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Widenose closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kostov circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kostov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kostov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Widenose keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Widenose avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kostov is struggling to control the position.
Widenose lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kostov is positioning himself well to prevent Widenose advancing to mount.
Kostov wants to improve his position but Widenose is controlling well.
Kostov has a hand on Widenose's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Widenose takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good leg kick by Kostov.
Kostov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Widenose moves away from the strike by Kostov.
Widenose dives in for a single leg takedown but Kostov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kostov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Widenose prevents a body shot from Kostov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Kostov.
Kostov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kostov tries a body shot but Widenose blocks it.
Widenose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kostov smiles and moves away.
A low kick from Kostov misses
and Widenose counters with a single leg into guard. Kostov didn't expect that.
Kostov kicks Widenose off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kostov loads up on a big right hand but Widenose slips the punch.
Kostov with the inside leg kick.
Kostov misses with the body kick
and Widenose counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Widenose is working for a kimura but Kostov is defending it quite comfortably.
Widenose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose is keen to just control but Kostov is a slippery customer.
Widenose is stalling here. Kostov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Widenose seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kostov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostov controlling the position from side mount.
Widenose is trying to improve his position.
Kostov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pavel Kostov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Widenose is trying to control Kostov's posture but Kostov avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Widenose is trying to control Kostov's posture but Kostov avoids it.
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.
Kostov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Widenose to his feet.
The fighters circling - Kostov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kostov scores with a nice right hand.
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widenose takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kostov connects with a right hand. Widenose shakes it off.
Kostov tries to land a body kick
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kostov!
Widenose is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kostov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kostov regains half guard, as Widenose was trying to land strikes.
Kostov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose scoring with some ground and pound.
Kostov is pulling down on Widenose's head to control his posture.
Kostov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Widenose lands a couple of digs.
Kostov controlling Widenose's posture.
Widenose tries to free his leg and advance position but Kostov is retaining full guard.
That's two 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.
Kostov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Widenose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kostov is on top in guard.
Kostov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Widenose is keeping the position for now.
Widenose is trying to control the position but Kostov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Widenose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Widenose wants to control the position but Kostov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Widenose is trying is best to control the position here.
Kostov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Widenose trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Widenose takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
Kostov jabs Widenose right on the nose. Widenose blinks but takes it well.
Kostov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Widenose moves into range and clinches up with Kostov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose jumps guard but Kostov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Widenose is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bofur Widenose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostov has a couple of punches blocked by Widenose.
Kostov prevents a body shot from Widenose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kostov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
A relieved looking Pavel Kostov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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