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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ross Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Oliokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koscheck comes into the arena with amazing by kanye west blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ross Koscheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Oliokov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koscheck gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Oliokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Koscheck has wrist control.
Koscheck trying to keep a closed guard but Oliokov is proving a slippery customer.
Koscheck wants to get back to his feet but Oliokov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koscheck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliokov's guard.
Oliokov has Koscheck pulled in close to control his posture.
Koscheck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koscheck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oliokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliokov can't keep his opponent in guard - Koscheck advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oliokov is looking to escape.
Oliokov tries to roll over but Koscheck keeps him under control.
Koscheck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck tries to pass to full mount but Oliokov defends it.
Oliokov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koscheck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oliokov kicks Koscheck off and gets back to his feet.
Koscheck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Oliokov!
Koscheck thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Koscheck scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Koscheck prevents Oliokov from getting the reversal.
Koscheck looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliokov is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliokov gets back to half guard.
Oliokov trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliokov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliokov is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliokov is trying to stand back up but Koscheck is controlling him
Oliokov is trying to escape back to his feet but Koscheck uses the scramble to pass into side control.
An elbow from Koscheck crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Koscheck.
Koscheck scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Oliokov to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliokov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oliokov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koscheck.
Koscheck lands strikes from half guard.
Koscheck trying to control from half guard but Oliokov is working away.
Oliokov is trying to maintain the position but Koscheck is very close to passing his half guard.
Koscheck throws a strike but Oliokov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Koscheck is working Oliokov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koscheck throws a big right hand that misses.
Koscheck wants to pass the guard but Oliokov is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliokov trying to control the position here.
Koscheck postures up and lands a big shot to Oliokov's brow.
Oliokov 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.
Koscheck postures up in Oliokov's guard and throws a big left but Oliokov blocks it.
Koscheck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oliokov wants to get back to his feet but Koscheck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oliokov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Koscheck 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.
Oliokov shoots and misses
and Koscheck counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koscheck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koscheck slips a nice elbow through Oliokov's hands, connecting with Oliokov's forehead.
Oliokov trying to control but Koscheck postures up.
Koscheck thows a huge punch but Oliokov dodges it nicely.
Koscheck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ross Koscheck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliokov wants to get back to his feet.
Koscheck seems to be looking for submissions.
Oliokov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koscheck scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliokov is breathing heavily.
Oliokov trying to control but Koscheck postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koscheck working the head and body with strikes.
Koscheck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliokov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oliokov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koscheck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oliokov is not content to let Koscheck control the position.
Koscheck stalling away here and it's allowed Oliokov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Koscheck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliokov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliokov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oliokov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koscheck is controlling him.
Koscheck working some strikes from top position.
Koscheck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oliokov tries to clinch
and Koscheck counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koscheck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oliokov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Koscheck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koscheck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Koscheck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Koscheck tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oliokov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Koscheck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koscheck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koscheck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliokov has hold of Koscheck's hands but Koscheck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koscheck wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Oliokov scores with a jab. Koscheck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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.
Oliokov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koscheck counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Oliokov's guard now.
Koscheck tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliokov is retaining full guard.
Oliokov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Koscheck puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Koscheck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oliokov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oliokov wants to get back to full guard but Koscheck has passed into side control.
Koscheck is landing with some decent strikes but Oliokov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliokov gets back to half guard.
Koscheck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oliokov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koscheck is nestled in close to Oliokov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Koscheck dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Oliokov closes the distance and clinches.
Oliokov is pressed up against the cage. Koscheck has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oliokov down to the mat. Oliokov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oliokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliokov looking to stall.
Oliokov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Koscheck managing to block the knees to the body from Oliokov.
Oliokov managing to block the knees to the body from Koscheck.
Oliokov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliokov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Koscheck uses from the top position.
Koscheck wants to control from the top but Oliokov keeps moving.
Oliokov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliokov being controlled here, momentarily.
Koscheck postures up and lands a big shot to Oliokov's brow.
Koscheck lands a couple of digs.
Koscheck wants to pass the guard but Oliokov is keeping the position.
Oliokov wants to get back to his feet but Koscheck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oliokov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koscheck landing some decent shots from guard.
Oliokov is trying to control the position but Koscheck postures up.
Oliokov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two 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.
Koscheck lands a couple of digs.
Koscheck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koscheck pushing down on Oliokov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Koscheck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koscheck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliokov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koscheck scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliokov tries to kick Koscheck off but Koscheck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oliokov punching from the bottom.
Oliokov wants to get back to his feet.
Koscheck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oliokov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koscheck wants to pass the guard but Oliokov is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck wants to control from the top but Oliokov keeps moving.
Koscheck scoring with some ground and pound.
Koscheck scoring with some ground and pound.
Koscheck wants to control from the top but Oliokov keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koscheck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koscheck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oliokov is controlling Koscheck's posture.
Oliokov wants to get back to his feet but Koscheck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ross Koscheck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koscheck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliokov has Koscheck pulled in close to control his posture.
Oliokov 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.
Koscheck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koscheck landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koscheck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliokov's head.
Oliokov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Koscheck has passed into side control.
Yuri Oliokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliokov is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Koscheck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koscheck, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Koscheck!
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hype
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