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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Kohalic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ILia Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Kohalic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to ILia Kosarev's chin.
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212 cm
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280 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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191 cm
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225 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Kohalic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ILia Kosarev! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kosarev thumps Kohalic with a low kick. Kosarev throws a combination that misses and Kohalic counters with a nice body shot. Kosarev throws a head kick but Kohalic moves out of range.
Kohalic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kosarev's half guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Kohalic controlling the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kohalic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kohalic drops an elbow to the side of Kosarev's head. Kohalic stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Kohalic blocks a head kick by Kosarev.
Kosarev just misses with a punch to the body.
Kohalic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kosarev is trying to defend but Kohalic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Ground and pound from Kohalic. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kosarev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kohalic. Kohalic is controlling the pace.
Kosarev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kohalic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kohalic drops an elbow to the side of Kosarev's head. Kosarev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kohalic. Kohalic passes the guard and advances to mount! Kohalic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kohalic postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Kosarev is out cold - huge knockout for Kohalic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Al Kohalic! Al Kohalic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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