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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kotzlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismail Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saidov has chosen Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kotzlowski!
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, Ismail Saidov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saidov with a poor takedown
and Kotzlowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saidov shoots in and drives through. Kotzlowski sprawls well.
Saidov shoots in and drives through. Kotzlowski sprawls well.
Igor Kotzlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismail Saidov.
Saidov looking to score a takedown here. Kotzlowski is defending well but Saidov drives through and ends up in Kotzlowski's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotzlowski looking to control.
Kotzlowski keeping full guard, as Saidov tries to pass.
Kotzlowski wants to stand and escape but Saidov is having none of it.
Kotzlowski wants to control but Saidov passes easily into half guard.
Saidov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidov is trying to work for a kimura but Kotzlowski is defending well.
Saidov seems to be looking for submissions.
Saidov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Saidov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kotzlowski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kotzlowski!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski stopping the sweep attempt from Saidov.
Saidov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kotzlowski manages to pass to side control.
Kotzlowski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Saidov controls his leg.
Saidov kicks Kotzlowski off and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kotzlowski. No joy for Saidov on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saidov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saidov is looking for a kimura but Kotzlowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saidov to get the leverage.
Saidov is looking for a kimura but Kotzlowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saidov to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saidov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kotzlowski is just riding it out for now. Saidov eventually gives up the hold.
Saidov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saidov is working away from the top position though.
Saidov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kotzlowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saidov.
Kotzlowski is looking to control Saidov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kotzlowski avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismail Saidov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saidov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kotzlowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kotzlowski struggling a bit here.
Saidov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saidov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kotzlowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saidov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kotzlowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saidov but great work by Kotzlowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidov tries to bench press Kotzlowski off him but Kotzlowski keeps the position.
Saidov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kotzlowski's best efforts.
Saidov gets full guard.
Kotzlowski wanted to stand there but Saidov had control of the position.
Kotzlowski stopping the sweep attempt from Saidov.
Saidov is looking for a triangle but Kotzlowski pushes his legs off easily.
Saidov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kotzlowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kotzlowski scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotzlowski wants to clinch
and Saidov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kotzlowski's guard now.
Kotzlowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kotzlowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saidov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kotzlowski dives on top into guard.
Saidov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kotzlowski defends well.
Kotzlowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Saidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saidov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski throws an elbow that misses. Saidov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kotzlowski's guard. Nice move by Saidov!
Saidov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kotzlowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kotzlowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kotzlowski!
Kotzlowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saidov keeps working.
Saidov tries to buck Kotzlowski off but Kotzlowski is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saidov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kotzlowski off and has taken his back!
Saidov looking for the RNC.
Kotzlowski trying to get back to his feet but Saidov is in full control for now.
Kotzlowski trying to control but not successfully.
Saidov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saidov looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismail Saidov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Saidov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kotzlowski defends it nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Kotzlowski.
Kotzlowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ismail Saidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saidov dives in and grabs Kotzlowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kotzlowski pushes down on Saidov's head and hops out.
Saidov shoots for a double leg takedown but Kotzlowski sprawls well. He's pushed Saidov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Igor Kotzlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismail Saidov.
Saidov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kotzlowski pinned against the cage. Kotzlowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saidov closes the distance and clinches up with Kotzlowski, looking for a takedown. Saidov pushes Kotzlowski against the cage but Kotzlowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidov blocks a head kick by Kotzlowski.
Kotzlowski looking to score a takedown here. Saidov is defending well but Kotzlowski drives through and ends up in Saidov's guard.
Kotzlowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saidov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saidov working for a triangle but Kotzlowski defends it easily.
Saidov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saidov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saidov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saidov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kotzlowski wanted to stand there but Saidov had control of the position.
Kotzlowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ismail Saidov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saidov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kotzlowski!
Saidov avoids the attempt from Kotzlowski to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski is working to get back to half guard.
Saidov goes for an armbar but Kotzlowski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kotzlowski.
Saidov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kotzlowski defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saidov wants to sweep here but Kotzlowski controlling him for the moment.
Kotzlowskiis looking to pass into half guard but Saidov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Saidov is in guard.
Igor Kotzlowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kotzlowski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saidov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kotzlowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saidov, into his guard.
Saidov controlling Kotzlowski's posture.
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 Igor Kotzlowski.
I think Saidov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismail Saidov!
An out of breath Ismail Saidov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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