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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunji Koizumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Soshnyanin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunji Koizumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Soshnyanin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Soshnyanin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koizumi feints and as Soshnyanin raises his hands in defense, Koizumi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koizumi looking to pass the guard.
Koizumi content to stall in guard here.
Koizumi looking to pass the guard.
Soshnyanin is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soshnyanin wants to sweep here but Koizumi controlling him for the moment.
Koizumi trying to control but Soshnyanin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koizumi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soshnyanin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soshnyanin trying to control the position.
Koizumi throws a big elbow that misses.
Koizumi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soshnyanin controlling Koizumi's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koizumi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soshnyanin swivels and escapes.
Soshnyanin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Koizumi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soshnyanin sprawls well. Soshnyanin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koizumi gets slowly back to his feet.
Soshnyanin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A clash of legs there as Koizumi blocks the low kick.
Soshnyanin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koizumi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Soshnyanin takes a swing at Koizumi's ribcage but misses.
Koizumi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Soshnyanin throws a jab when Koizumi was well out of range.
Koizumi doesn't manage to clinch there - Soshnyanin circles away.
Soshnyanin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Koizumi blocks it well.
Soshnyanin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Soshnyanin leaves Koizumi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soshnyanin is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunji Koizumi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koizumi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soshnyanin feints a counter leg kick.
Koizumi tries a head kick but it misses.
Soshnyanin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soshnyanin.
Koizumi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koizumi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick but Koizumi moves out of range.
Koizumi checks a low kick from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi dives in and grabs Soshnyanin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soshnyanin pushes down on Koizumi's head and hops out.
Soshnyanin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gunji Koizumi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koizumi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soshnyanin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koizumi tries to land a leg kick but Soshnyanin saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koizumi or perhaps it was just good defense by Soshnyanin, which made it look bad.
Good leg kick by Soshnyanin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koizumi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Koizumi blocks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Soshnyanin. No joy for Koizumi on that attempt.
Koizumi pushes Soshnyanin away with a front kick.
Koizumi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soshnyanin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koizumi throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soshnyanin avoids a kick to the body.
Koizumi tries to land a leg kick but Soshnyanin saw it coming and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koizumi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koizumi doesn't seem bothered though.
Soshnyanin avoids the head kick by Koizumi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soshnyanin lands a really nice looking cross but Koizumi seems unphased.
It looks like Gunji Koizumi has been cut.
Koizumi dives in and grabs Soshnyanin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soshnyanin pushes down on Koizumi's head and hops out.
Koizumi wants to slow Soshnyanin down by chopping away at his legs.
Koizumi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soshnyanin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice cross by Soshnyanin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Soshnyanin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunji Koizumi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koizumi fails with a takedown attempt.
Soshnyanin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Soshnyanin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koizumi gets a clinch.
Soshnyanin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koizumi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soshnyanin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin lands a shoulder strike.
Soshnyanin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soshnyanin digs a right hand into Koizumi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koizumi's gas tank.
Soshnyanin misses with some punches.
Koizumi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Soshnyanin regains guard immediately.
Koizumi trying to control the position from guard on top but Soshnyanin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soshnyanin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koizumi throws a big elbow that misses.
Koizumi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soshnyanin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soshnyanin has Koizumi pulled in close to control his posture.
Soshnyanin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koizumi's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soshnyanin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Soshnyanin works over Koizumi with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soshnyanin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soshnyanin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Soshnyanin is continuing to stall.
Koizumi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koizumi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soshnyanin wants to control from the top but Koizumi keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Koizumi has a closed guard, preventing Soshnyanin from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Soshnyanin throws a hook to the side of Koizumi's head but Koizumi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soshnyanin blocks a head kick by Koizumi.
Soshnyanin throws a lazy right hand but Koizumi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koizumi tries to counter with a takedown but Soshnyanin is quick to defend against it.
Koizumi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soshnyanin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koizumi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soshnyanin stuffs the takedown.
Soshnyanin flicks out a counter leg kick but Koizumi steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunji Koizumi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koizumi looks for the body kick but Soshnyanin saw that one coming.
Koizumi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Koizumi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koizumi wants to take a breather but Soshnyanin is having none of it.
Koizumi is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Koizumi seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koizumi prevents Soshnyanin from improving his position.
Soshnyanin trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viktor Soshnyanin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gunji Koizumi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Koizumi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Soshnyanin's guard.
Soshnyanin keeping moving, preventing Koizumi from controlling successfully.
Soshnyanin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Koizumi wants to improve his position but Soshnyanin is controlling well.
Soshnyanin trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koizumi is pressing down on Soshnyanin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koizumi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soshnyanin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gunji Koizumi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soshnyanin stopping the sweep attempt from Koizumi.
Koizumi keeping moving, preventing Soshnyanin from controlling successfully.
Koizumi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soshnyanin manages to get himself to full guard.
Koizumi trying to control but Soshnyanin is working from the bottom.
Soshnyanin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Soshnyanin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koizumi tries to free his leg and advance position but Soshnyanin is retaining full guard.
Soshnyanin keeping moving, preventing Koizumi from controlling successfully.
Soshnyanin looking for a sweep. Not yet Soshnyanin, not yet.
Soshnyanin keeping moving, preventing Koizumi from controlling successfully.
Soshnyanin looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koizumi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Koizumi.
Soshnyanin throws out a counter right but Koizumi avoids it with no problem.
Koizumi scores with a head kick. Soshnyanin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Viktor Soshnyanin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koizumi scores with a leg kick.
Soshnyanin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koizumi can pounce on him.
Soshnyanin looks to land a body kick but Koizumi moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koizumi checks a leg kick.
Koizumi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soshnyanin is fending him off so far but Koizumi persists. Nope, Soshnyanin circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Koizumi.
Koizumi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soshnyanin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soshnyanin blocks a head kick by Koizumi.
Koizumi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soshnyanin circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Soshnyanin is predictable there
and Koizumi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soshnyanin.
Koizumi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koizumi showed some decent athleticism there.
Koizumi is thwarting Soshnyanin's attempts to control the position.
Gunji Koizumi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi trying to control the action but Soshnyanin is working from the bottom.
Soshnyanin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Koizumi trying to control from half guard but Soshnyanin is working away.
Koizumi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soshnyanin trying to control but Koizumi postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Soshnyanin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunji Koizumi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soshnyanin 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Soshnyanin!
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