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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koslov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Requiem for a Dream. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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196 cm
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254 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Koslov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spencer Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher has a takedown stuffed.
A big right from Koslov misses.
Fisher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koslov swivels and escapes.
Spencer Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koslov looks to land a right hand but Fisher moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fisher.
Igor Koslov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Fisher.
Fisher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koslov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fisher somewhat.
Fisher shoots in looking for a takedown but Koslov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fisher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fisher misses with a takedown attempt - Koslov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fisher shoots for a double leg takedown but Koslov sprawls well. He's pushed Fisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koslov scores with a jab.
It looks like Spencer Fisher has been cut.
Good shot there by Koslov.
Koslov misses the shot to the body.
Koslov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koslov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koslov stops Fisher from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov wants to pass the guard but Fisher is defending well.
Koslov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koslov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fisher for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Koslov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Koslov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fisher shoots and misses
and Koslov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fisher's guard now.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet but Koslov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koslov wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koslov is controlling him.
Koslov forces his way into half guard.
Koslov is controlling the pace.
Koslov trying to control from half guard but Fisher is working away.
Koslov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fisher is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Igor Koslov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Koslov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fisher!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fisher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koslov tries to control but Fisher wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fisher is looking to improve his position but Koslov isn't that keen on the idea.
Fisher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koslov looking to control but Fisher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Koslov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fisher is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Koslov looking to control but Fisher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Fisher really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fisher has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good control from Koslov.
Will Koslov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
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 Spencer Fisher's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fisher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fisher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fisher showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Koslov trying to control here.
Fisher throws a strike but Koslov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fisher postures up in Koslov's guard and throws a big left but Koslov blocks it.
Koslov trying to control the position.
Koslov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fisher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Koslov keeps moving.
Koslov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Koslov keeps moving.
Fisher is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Spencer Fisher was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fisher tries for a takedown but Koslov circles away easily
enabling Koslov to counter with a crisp jab.
Fisher has his takedown stuffed
and Koslov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Koslov gets caught flat footed, as Fisher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fisher being controlled here momentarily.
Koslov keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koslov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fisher!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov looking to control but Fisher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koslov avoids the attempt from Fisher to control.
Fisher is squirming around, avoiding Koslov's attempts to control the action.
Koslov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Koslov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Koslov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Igor Koslov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fisher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fisher.
Fisher thows a huge punch but Koslov dodges it nicely.
Fisher misses with a head shot. Koslov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fisher throws a strike but Koslov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Koslov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fisher with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koslov counters with a good low kick that Fisher was not able to check.
Fisher with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koslov counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Koslov misses.
Igor Koslov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisher misses with a takedown
and Koslov counters with a nice uppercut.
Igor Koslov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Fisher.
Koslov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koslov throws a hook but Fisher avoids it easily.
Koslov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fisher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koslov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisher keeps working.
Fisher is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fisher is not content to let Koslov control the position.
Fisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov controlling the position from side mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Koslov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fisher with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koslov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Koslov not doing much here.
Fisher is trying to stand up here but Koslov is controlling him well.
Igor Koslov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koslov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fisher!
Koslov wants to control the pace but Fisher is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov controlling the position easily from mount.
Koslov wants to control the pace but Fisher is squirming around nicely.
Fisher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koslov controlling from the full mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Igor Koslov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fisher has his takedown stuffed
and Koslov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koslov is taking a breather. Fisher says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Koslov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koslov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Koslov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fisher gets the takedown into side control.
Koslov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Koslov is looking to advance position but Fisher won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fisher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fisher is looking to escape.
Koslov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fisher is not content to let Koslov control the position.
Igor Koslov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Koslov seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Igor Koslov just wasn't active enough.
Koslov throws a right hand that Fisher ducks under and follows up with a left that Fisher also avoids with ease.
Fisher with a poor takedown
and Koslov counters with a two punch combo.
Igor Koslov is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher swats away the attempt to clinch by Koslov.
Koslov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koslov showed some decent athleticism there.
Spencer Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fisher tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Koslov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koslov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Koslov!
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energy
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RATING
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