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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russian Boy (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! Russian Boy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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191 cm
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245 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Russian Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Koslov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koslov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Koslov fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy takes a swing at Koslov's ribcage but misses.
Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but Koslov is just out of range.
Boy throws a right hand that misses
and Koslov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boy won't be happy with that.
Boy bucks up and tries to throw Koslov off but instead Koslov has got his back!
Koslov working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy rolls, trying to escape but Koslov keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boy is trying to break free.
Koslov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Koslov misses with a punch to the head.
Boy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov working for the choke.
Boy holding both Koslov 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koslov missing with punches from the back.
Boy trying to control the hands but Koslov breaks the grip.
Boy wants to get back to his feet.
Koslov looking to break Boy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Boy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Koslov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Koslov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Koslov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Koslov is looking to control Boy but Boy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koslov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Boy's body.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Igor Koslov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Boy tries to clinch but Koslov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy stuffs the takedown attempt from Koslov. Koslov gets slowly back to his feet.
Boy looks to land a combination. Koslov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boy throws a poor cross that misses
and Koslov counters with a takedown into side control.
Boy gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koslov moves nicely into side control.
Koslov is staying tight to Boy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Koslov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Koslov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koslov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Russian Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Boy. Those never looked like landing.
Koslov fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russian Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Koslov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boy closes the distance and pushes Koslov back into the cage.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Koslov has him pressed against the cage.
Boy slowing the pace effectively.
Koslov blocks an elbow strike.
Boy pushes Koslov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koslov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russian Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Koslov.
Boy is struggling to control the position.
Boy prevents the takedown attempt.
Boy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov keeps control of Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koslov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boy up against the cage.
Boy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koslov looks for a takedown but Boy sprawls well.
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws a series of punches but Koslov moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Boy as Koslov shoots in.
Boy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koslov's head.
Boy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koslov prevents a body shot from Boy.
Koslov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koslov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koslov.
Boy closes the distance and pushes Koslov back into the cage.
Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Koslov backwards.
Koslov tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.
Boy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koslov dodges an elbow strike from Boy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koslov takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Boy dominated that second round.
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!
Koslov swinging wildly here.
Koslov misses the jab.
Boy throws a series of punches but Koslov moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koslov closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koslov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Koslov trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov won't allow Boy to get back to his feet.
Boy controls Koslov momentarily but Koslov frees himself.
Boy wants to get back to his feet but Koslov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koslov stands and throws Boy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Igor Koslov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koslov is looking to take a break and control but Boy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boy wants to control but Koslov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Koslov is controlling him well.
Boy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boy tries to get out of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Koslov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boy to his feet.
Boy cracks Koslov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koslov is defended easily by Boy.
Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Koslov circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov closes the distance and clinches up with Boy, looking for a takedown. Koslov pushes Boy against the cage but Boy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koslov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Koslov advances position into side control!
Boy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boy is trying to escape the position but Koslov is controlling the position.
Boy pushes Koslov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Koslov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy regains half guard there - taking advantage of Koslov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koslov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boy!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koslov looking to control but Boy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koslov controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koslov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Koslov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koslov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
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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RATING
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