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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maniek Czarnecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czarnecki has chosen Dawaj na ring! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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187 cm
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196 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm
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199 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Koslov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maniek Czarnecki! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Koslov connects with the punch. Koslov fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Koslov avoids the head kick by Czarnecki.
Good leg kick by Czarnecki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Czarnecki throws a head kick but Koslov moves out of range.
Koslov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Czarnecki avoids it really well and circles away. Czarnecki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koslov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Koslov drives through with a takedown into Czarnecki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Koslov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Czarnecki swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round. Koslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Czarnecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Koslov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Czarnecki swivels though and keeps the full guard. Koslov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koslov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Koslov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koslov drops back looking for a leg! Czarnecki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Czarnecki manages to kick Koslov off! Koslov jumps back into Czarnecki's guard. Koslov wants to control from the top but Czarnecki keeps moving. Koslov is really struggling to control Czarnecki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koslov tries to free his leg and advance position but Czarnecki is retaining full guard. Koslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Czarnecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Koslov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Czarnecki swivels though and keeps the full guard. Czarnecki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Koslov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Czarnecki lands a high kick!
It looks like Boris Koslov has been cut. Czarnecki slips a jab and a cross from Koslov.
Koslov misses with a hook. Czarnecki throws a body punch but Koslov moves out of range. Czarnecki tried to score with a low kick but Koslov checks it. Czarnecki misses with a body kick. A shot to the liver by Koslov. Beautiful body shot. Koslov misses with a series of wild punches.
Czarnecki tries a head kick but it misses.
Czarnecki scores with a push kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Czarnecki misses with a kick to the body.
Koslov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Czarnecki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Koslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Czarnecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Koslov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Boris Koslov's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Czarnecki scores with a hook. Czarnecki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koslov.
Koslov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Koslov throws a right and a left that Czarnecki avoids nicely. No joy there for Koslov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koslov misses the shot to the body. Koslov cracks Czarnecki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Czarnecki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Czarnecki misses with a head kick.
Czarnecki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koslov looks to land a combination but Czarnecki avoids it well. Koslov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Czarnecki is fending him off so far but Koslov persists. Nope, Czarnecki circles away and we're back to standing. A big left from Koslov misses. Czarnecki throws a head kick that misses. Koslov blocks a head kick by Czarnecki.
Nice body kick from Czarnecki. Koslov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sloppy strikes from Czarnecki. Those never looked like landing. Czarnecki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Czarnecki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A clash of legs there as Koslov blocks the low kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Czarnecki. Czarnecki is looking to land body kicks. Czarnecki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koslov circles away quickly and effectively. Koslov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Maniek Czarnecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Koslov scores with a takedown into Czarnecki's guard. Czarnecki trying to keep a closed guard but Koslov is proving a slippery customer.
Koslov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Czarnecki pulls Koslov in close to prevent any damage. Koslov looking to pass the guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Maniek Czarnecki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Koslov tries to bum rush Czarnecki with a series of wild strikes but Czarnecki uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A combination from Koslov does no damage. Koslov misses with a series of wild punches.
Koslov moves into range and connects with a jab. Czarnecki throws a right and a left that both miss. Czarnecki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Czarnecki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koslov manages to avoid it. Czarnecki stalks Koslov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Koslov's face. Koslov staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koslov throws a one two combo.
It looks like Maniek Czarnecki has been cut. Czarnecki throws a series of punches but Koslov avoids them all with ease. Czarnecki dodges the punch combination from Koslov.
Koslov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Czarnecki. Boris Koslov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Czarnecki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Koslov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Koslov throws a series of strikes that have Czarnecki backpedaling.
Czarnecki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koslov defending well as Czarnecki loads up on a big left hand. Koslov throws a series of punches but Czarnecki avoids them all with ease. Koslov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Koslov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Czarnecki circles away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Czarnecki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Czarnecki connects with the punch. Czarnecki throws a head kick but Koslov moves out of range.
Koslov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Czarnecki as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Czarnecki throws a series of punches but Koslov avoids them all with ease. Koslov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Koslov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Czarnecki connects with a leg kick. Koslov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. That kick from Czarnecki tenderised Koslov's leg. Koslov is trying to keep his angry face on. Koslov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Czarnecki tries a head kick but it misses.
Koslov checks a leg kick. Koslov blocks a head kick by Czarnecki.
Koslov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Czarnecki. Koslov throws out a leg kick but Czarnecki moves out of range and Koslov only half commits. Koslov avoids the head kick by Czarnecki.
Koslov shoots in and drives through. Czarnecki sprawls well. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Czarnecki misses with the combination.
Koslov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Czarnecki pinned against the cage. Czarnecki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Czarnecki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maniek Czarnecki will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Koslov throws a right hand that Czarnecki ducks under and follows up with a left that Czarnecki also avoids with ease. Czarnecki is looking to land body kicks. Czarnecki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Koslov throws a right and a left that both miss. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Czarnecki, right into the meat.
Koslov avoids a kick to the body.
Koslov fails to land with a series of punches.
Czarnecki wants to land a leg kick but Koslov is out of range. Czarnecki is looking to slow Koslov down with leg kicks. Czarnecki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Koslov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Czarnecki defends it nicely. Koslov misses with a body shot.
Koslov defending well as Czarnecki loads up on a big left hand. Czarnecki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Koslov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Czarnecki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Czarnecki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Koslov drops back looking for a leg! Czarnecki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Czarnecki manages to kick Koslov off! Koslov jumps back into Czarnecki's guard. Koslov wants to pass the guard but Czarnecki is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Koslov trying to control but Czarnecki is working from the bottom. Koslov wants to pass the guard but Czarnecki is keeping the position. Boris Koslov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Koslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Czarnecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koslov looking to pass the guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Boris Koslov. Koslov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koslov checks a low kick from Czarnecki. Czarnecki tries a head kick but it misses.
Koslov shoots in looking for a takedown. Czarnecki tries to sprawl out of it but Koslov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Czarnecki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Koslov checks the leg kick. Czarnecki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Koslov shoots in but Czarnecki avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Koslov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Horrible takedown by Koslov or perhaps it was just good defense by Czarnecki which made him look bad. Czarnecki misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Koslov throws a series of punches but Czarnecki moves out of range. Czarnecki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Koslov shoots in and gets a takedown into Czarnecki's guard. Czarnecki keeping full guard, as Koslov tries to pass. Czarnecki trying to keep a closed guard but Koslov is proving a slippery customer.
Koslov drops back looking for a leg! Czarnecki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Czarnecki manages to kick Koslov off! Koslov jumps back into Czarnecki's guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Czarnecki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boris Koslov. I think Koslov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Koslov! Boris Koslov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Valhalla 160, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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