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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urban Boeg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koslov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Requiem for a Dream kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Urban Boeg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Koslov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koslov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Koslov forces Boeg back against the cage and clinches.
Boeg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boeg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Koslov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boeg misses with a few strikes there.
Koslov is looking to clinch.
Boeg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koslov rushes Boeg and presses him up against the cage.
Boeg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boeg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koslov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boeg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boeg lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boeg scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov blocks a body shot from Boeg.
Boeg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koslov backwards.
Koslov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boeg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boeg looking to throw knees to the head but Koslov is blocking nicely.
Boeg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koslov breaks from the clinch.
Koslov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boeg defends it nicely.
Igor Koslov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koslov is defended easily by Boeg.
Urban Boeg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Koslov.
Koslov tries to clinch but Boeg moves out of range.
Koslov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koslov throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Boeg moves in looking to clinch but Koslov pushes him off.
Koslov moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Boeg.
Koslov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Koslov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koslov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boeg tries to kick Koslov off but Koslov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koslov wants to take a breather but Boeg is having none of it.
Koslov trying to mount his opponent but Boeg defends it.
Koslov stops Boeg from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov stands up from half guard.
Koslov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boeg counters with a three punch combo that has Koslov backing up. Koslov nods at Boeg to acknowledge the strikes.
Koslov keeps the fight on the outside.
Boeg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Urban Boeg has been cut.
Boeg is breathing heavily.
Koslov pushes Boeg up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boeg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koslov blocks it with crossed arms.
Boeg taking a breather.
Koslov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boeg wants to clinch up but Koslov keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boeg wants to clinch.
Koslov shoots in for a takedown but Boeg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koslov darts in and clinches Boeg up against the cage.
Boeg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Boeg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koslov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koslov wants the takedown. Boeg is fighting it off but Koslov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Boeg's guard against the cage.
Boeg has his feet on Koslov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boeg tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boeg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Koslov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Urban Boeg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boeg gets a clinch.
Koslov breaks the clinch.
Koslov wants to clinch but Boeg slips to the side
and Boeg moves into the clinch.
Koslov breaks from the clinch.
Koslov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boeg.
Koslov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boeg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boeg blocks a head kick by Koslov.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Koslov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice takedown defense from Boeg. No joy for Koslov on that attempt.
Boeg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koslov moves into the clinch.
Koslov tries for a takedown but Boeg manages to get underhooks.
Boeg trying to land knees to the body.
Boeg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koslov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Urban Boeg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Koslov.
Koslov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boeg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Boeg.
Boeg tries to land knees in the clinch but Koslov avoids the damage to the body.
Boeg trying to land knees to the body.
Boeg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koslov is trying to drag Boeg to the mat but Boeg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boeg looking to throw knees to the head but Koslov is blocking nicely.
Boeg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koslov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from Boeg.
Koslov breaks the clinch.
Koslov misses with a kick to the body.
Urban Boeg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boeg wants to clinch but Koslov slips to the side
and Koslov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boeg's guard.
Koslov stops Boeg from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov is stalling in the full guard.
Koslov won't allow Boeg to get back to his feet.
Koslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boeg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koslov pushes down on Boeg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boeg is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov works his way into full mount!
Koslov working for a guillotine from mount but Boeg is in no mood to give up.
Boeg wants to try and get back to his feet.
Koslov wants to control the pace but Boeg is squirming around nicely.
Koslov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Koslov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boeg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boeg!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boeg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koslov's guard.
Koslov working a defensive guard here.
Boeg wanted to stand there but Koslov had control of the position.
Koslov seems keen to control Boeg's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Koslov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Urban Boeg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boeg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boeg looks to land a combination. Koslov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boeg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koslov fails with a takedown attempt.
Koslov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boeg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koslov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koslov stands and steps away. Boeg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Koslov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boeg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koslov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boeg circles away.
Boeg keeps the fight on the outside.
Boeg tries to clinch up
and Koslov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boeg's guard.
Koslov won't allow Boeg to get back to his feet.
Igor Koslov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koslov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boeg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koslov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boeg manages to avoid it.
Urban Boeg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boeg wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Urban Boeg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Koslov.
Boeg tries to clinch but Koslov is having none of it.
Boeg misses with a combination
and Koslov counters with a stiff right hand.
Koslov is looking to clinch.
Boeg tries to clinch up.
Koslov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Koslov duly obliges.
Koslov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Koslov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koslov swats away the attempt to clinch by Boeg.
Koslov shoots for a double leg takedown but Boeg sprawls well. He's pushed Koslov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koslov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boeg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boeg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koslov goes for a takedown attempt but Boeg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Koslov misses with a double jab
and Boeg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boeg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koslov tries to pull guard but Boeg holds him up against the cage and eventually Koslov drops back down to his feet.
Boeg lands a nice uppercut.
Koslov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koslov tries to clinch up
and Boeg counters by moving into the clinch.
Igor Koslov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koslov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boeg throws a head punch that misses.
Boeg is struggling to control the position.
Urban Boeg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boeg is trying to maintain a safe position but Koslov gets an underhook and turns Boeg into the cage.
Boeg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Koslov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koslov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Koslov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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