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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Rossan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolyan Dotsenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Rossan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kolyan Dotsenko!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Dotsenko as Rossan shoots in.
Rossan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko throws a series of punches but Rossan moves out of range.
Rossan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dotsenko defends it nicely.
Dotsenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rossan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dotsenko!
Dotsenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dotsenko wants to control but Rossan is having none of it.
Dotsenko bucks up and throws Rossan to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Dotsenko shoots in but Rossan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paul Rossan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolyan Dotsenko.
Dotsenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rossan as he jumps to the side.
Paul Rossan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Dotsenko misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Dotsenko misses
and Rossan counters by moving into the clinch.
Dotsenko looking for a takedown.
Rossan tries to pull guard but Dotsenko won't allow it.
Dotsenko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rossan can't fight it off and eventually Dotsenko manages to take the fight to the floor. Rossan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dotsenko stands up and waves to Rossan to follow him.
Dotsenko swinging wildly here.
Rossan throws a right and a left that Dotsenko avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dotsenko is defended easily by Rossan.
Dotsenko feints and as Rossan raises his hands in defense, Dotsenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rossan kicks Dotsenko off and gets to his feet.
No luck for Rossan with that takedown attempt.
Dotsenko throws a series of punches but Rossan avoids them all with ease.
Rossan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rossan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dotsenko counters with a series of strikes. Rossan will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rossan.
Rossan closes the distance and clinches up with Dotsenko, looking for a takedown. Rossan pushes Dotsenko against the cage but Dotsenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dotsenko is defended easily by Rossan.
Rossan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dotsenko is defended easily by Rossan.
Rossan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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.
Dotsenko walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dotsenko.
Dotsenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dotsenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Rossan shoots in for a takedown but Dotsenko shows good takedown defense.
Rossan throws a combination that misses
and Dotsenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rossan's knee momentarily.
Dotsenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Rossan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dotsenko controls Rossan momentarily but Rossan frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kolyan Dotsenko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rossan scores a takedown into full mount!
Rossan trying to control but Dotsenko is having none of it.
Dotsenko swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dotsenko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dotsenko trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dotsenko is pressing down on Rossan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dotsenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dotsenko passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dotsenko stands up.
Rossan leaves Dotsenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rossan pushes Dotsenko up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two 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.
Dotsenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rossan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dotsenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rossan.
Dotsenko looking for a takedown.
Paul Rossan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolyan Dotsenko.
Dotsenko breaks from the clinch.
Rossan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dotsenko counters with a single leg into guard. Rossan didn't expect that.
Dotsenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rossan is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dotsenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dotsenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rossan is keeping the position for now.
Rossan wants to stand but Dotsenko is controlling the position.
Rossan is trying to keep Dotsenko in close.
Rossan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dotsenko on the ground.
Rossan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dotsenko is now in half guard.
Dotsenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kolyan Dotsenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dotsenko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dotsenko wants to finish this one by submission but Rossan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dotsenko.
Rossan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolyan Dotsenko 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!
Dotsenko rushes Rossan and presses him up against the cage.
Dotsenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rossan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dotsenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rossan defends well.
Rossan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dotsenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rossan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dotsenko is trying to control the position but Rossan postures up.
Rossan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dotsenko punching from the bottom - just letting Rossan know he's still in a fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dotsenko looking to control.
Rossan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dotsenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dotsenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dotsenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dotsenko has his foot on Rossan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rossan works his way back into a safe position though.
Dotsenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rossan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rossan won't allow Dotsenko to sweep him here.
Dotsenko wants to stand and escape but Rossan is having none of it.
Rossan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dotsenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Dotsenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dotsenko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dotsenko keeping moving, preventing Rossan from controlling successfully.
Dotsenko striking off his back but it's not causing Rossan any problems.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rossan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dotsenko as he avoids it easily.
Rossan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rossan darts in trying to clinch
and Dotsenko counters with a shoot takedown. Rossan fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossan wants to get back to his feet but Dotsenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dotsenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dotsenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dotsenko wants to pass the guard but Rossan is keeping the position.
Dotsenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rossan is looking for a triangle here but Dotsenko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dotsenko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rossan down.
Paul Rossan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Dotsenko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Rossan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dotsenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dotsenko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolyan Dotsenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dotsenko 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolyan Dotsenko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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