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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Rafkatovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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182 cm
23
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Kozlov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timur Rafkatovich! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice takedown defense from Rafkatovich. No joy for Kozlov on that attempt. Kozlov clinches up against the cage. Rafkatovich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rafkatovich takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Timur Rafkatovich's cut even more. Rafkatovich wants to take the fight to the mat but Kozlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Rafkatovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rafkatovich tries to circle away but Kozlov has him pinned against the cage. Kozlov pulls Rafkatovich into guard.
Kozlov seems keen to control Rafkatovich's posture. Kozlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rafkatovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Rafkatovich should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Kozlov controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kozlov wants to stand up but Rafkatovich is controlling him. Rafkatovich wants to pass the guard but Kozlov is keeping the position. Rafkatovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kozlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rafkatovich has managed to get both his arms back between Kozlov's legs - danger averted. Rafkatovich being controlled here momentarily. Rafkatovich won't allow Kozlov to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kozlov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kozlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Rafkatovich taking shots to the head.
Timur Rafkatovich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Timur Rafkatovich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Kozlov! Jack Kozlov took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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