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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yevgeni Raduchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov has chosen Back in the USSR as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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187 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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187 cm
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190 lbs
23 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yevgeni Raduchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drago Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raduchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Raduchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kozlov missing with knees to the body.
Raduchenko managing to block the knees to the body from Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but Raduchenko avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raduchenko tries to pull guard but Kozlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Raduchenko can't get the takedown.
Raduchenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kozlov up against the cage.
Raduchenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Kozlov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raduchenko keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
Kozlov won't allow Raduchenko to sweep him here.
Kozlov throwing strikes but missing.
Kozlov passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raduchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Raduchenko trying to control but Kozlov postures up.
Kozlov trying to pass the guard but Raduchenko defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov throwing shots but Raduchenko is blocking nicely.
Kozlov is trying to control. Raduchenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raduchenko is pressing down on Kozlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Raduchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Raduchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kozlov defends well.
Raduchenko is trying to keep Kozlov in close.
Raduchenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kozlov trying to control but Raduchenko is working from the bottom.
Raduchenko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kozlov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Raduchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raduchenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kozlov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov postures up in Raduchenko's guard and throws a big left but Raduchenko blocks it.
Kozlov with a nice head shot there.
Kozlov landing some decent shots from guard.
Raduchenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kozlov trying to control but Raduchenko is working from the bottom.
Kozlov stopping the sweep attempt from Raduchenko.
Kozlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Raduchenko is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kozlov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raduchenko is trying to keep Kozlov in close.
Raduchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raduchenko is trying to control the position but Kozlov postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Raduchenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kozlov thumps Raduchenko with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov moves out of range as Raduchenko throws a body kick.
Raduchenko rushes Kozlov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drago Kozlov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Raduchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kozlov.
Raduchenko misses with a takedown attempt - Kozlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kozlov tries to score with a low kick but Raduchenko moves his leg out of the way.
Raduchenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raduchenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Kozlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raduchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raduchenko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Raduchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raduchenko trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Raduchenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Raduchenko won't allow Kozlov to sweep him here.
Raduchenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Raduchenko throws an elbow but Kozlov slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Raduchenko tries to advance position but instead Kozlov slips a leg back in to half guard.
Kozlov makes his way to full guard, as Raduchenko worked for a kimura.
Raduchenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Raduchenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Kozlov pulls Raduchenko in close to prevent any damage.
Raduchenko stands and throws Kozlov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kozlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko lands a nice forearm strike.
Raduchenko wants to control but Kozlov is keeping him busy.
Raduchenko cracks Kozlov with a big elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raduchenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kozlov dodges the ground and pound from Raduchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgeni Raduchenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Raduchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kozlov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raduchenko tries to clinch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov takes a swing at Raduchenko's ribcage but misses.
Raduchenko scores with a jab to the body.
Kozlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kozlov shoots in and bounces Raduchenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Raduchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kozlov stopping the sweep attempt from Raduchenko.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Raduchenko keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raduchenko is looking for a triangle but Kozlov pushes his legs off easily.
Kozlov postures up.
Kozlov cracks Raduchenko with a solid left hand.
Raduchenko working for a triangle but Kozlov defends it easily.
Kozlov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raduchenko keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Raduchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kozlov preventing the sweep.
Raduchenko is working hard here to advance position.
Yevgeni Raduchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kozlov advances position into side control!
Raduchenko wants to control but Kozlov postures up.
Raduchenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kozlov's best efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov with the ground and pound but Raduchenko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko wants to sweep here but Kozlov controlling him for the moment.
Raduchenko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kozlov escapes and throws Raduchenko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Raduchenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kozlov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Raduchenko is avoiding damage well.
Kozlov trying to control the action but Raduchenko is working from the bottom.
Raduchenko wants to control but Kozlov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is trying to ground and pound but Raduchenko uses the momentary lack of control by Kozlov to regain half guard.
Raduchenko wants to get back to full guard.
Kozlov trying to pass the guard but Raduchenko defending well.
Kozlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raduchenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kozlov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raduchenko defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raduchenko is trying to control but can't.
Raduchenko is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kozlov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drago Kozlov.
I think Kozlov 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yevgeni Raduchenko!
A pretty intense looking Yevgeni Raduchenko took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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