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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Bellatoo (ranked 1730 p4p, 196 weight class) and Vitali Kozlovsky (ranked 1513 p4p, 177 weight class). Bellatoo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is MAHAKAL THE TERROR Party Weed. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 cm
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240 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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190 cm
19
220 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cassius Bellatoo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitali Kozlovsky! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kozlovsky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Kozlovsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kozlovsky working over Bellatoo with some ground and pound. Bellatoo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Bellatoo is looking for a sweep. Kozlovsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bellatoo trying to hold on to Kozlovsky's head to control him but Kozlovsky postures up.
Bellatoo's coaches at CrossFit Sydney have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Bellatoo wants to improve his position but Kozlovsky is controlling well.
Kozlovsky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Ground and pound from Kozlovsky. Bellatoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kozlovsky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Kozlovsky working the head and body with strikes. Kozlovsky working Bellatoo over with strikes. Kozlovsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kozlovsky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Kozlovsky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bellatoo is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kozlovsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Bellatoo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bellatoo works his way to full guard. Good work. Bellatoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlovsky is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kozlovsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bellatoo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kozlovsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bellatoo's head. Kozlovsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bellatoo's head. Bellatoo looking to control.
Kozlovsky scoring with some ground and pound. Bellatoo seems keen to control Kozlovsky's posture. Kozlovsky with a nice head shot there. Kozlovsky postures up.
Kozlovsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bellatoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bellatoo, not yet. Kozlovsky lands a couple of decent looking shots. Kozlovsky being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kozlovsky is working Bellatoo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Bellatoo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Kozlovsky is pressing down on Bellatoo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Bellatoo advances to half guard. Bellatoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kozlovsky is pressing down on Bellatoo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kozlovsky 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. Bellatoo 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. Kozlovsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kozlovsky is on top in guard.
Bellatoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlovsky is one step ahead there. Kozlovsky stands up over Bellatoo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bellatoo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kozlovsky with a nice head shot there. Kozlovsky working some strikes from top position. Kozlovsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kozlovsky looking to pass the guard. Kozlovsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bellatoo's head. Kozlovsky trying to control but Bellatoo is working from the bottom. Bellatoo wants to sweep here but Kozlovsky controlling him for the moment. Kozlovsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kozlovsky's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kozlovsky is working Bellatoo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kozlovsky chips away with some ground and pound. Kozlovsky preventing the sweep. Kozlovsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bellatoo's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bellatoo is trying to control the position but Kozlovsky postures up. Bellatoo 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. Kozlovsky lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bellatoo is trying to keep Kozlovsky in close.
Kozlovsky scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Kozlovsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kozlovsky lands a couple of decent looking shots. This has been an exciting period of action! Bellatoo working a defensive guard here.
Kozlovsky trying to control but Bellatoo is working from the bottom. Bellatoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlovsky is one step ahead there. Kozlovsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kozlovsky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kozlovsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Kozlovsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Kozlovsky is in close to Bellatoo's body, working some short punches and elbows. Bellatoo wants to sweep here but Kozlovsky controlling him for the moment. Bellatoo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Kozlovsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kozlovsky wants to sweep but no luck. Bellatoo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kozlovsky looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kozlovsky looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kozlovsky! Kozlovsky staying calm. Kozlovsky scores with punches from side control. Bellatoo tries to buck Kozlovsky off but Kozlovsky is having none of it. Kozlovsky content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Bellatoo is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Bellatoo gets back to half guard. Kozlovsky is trying to control. Bellatoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Bellatoo is trying to maintain the position but Kozlovsky is very close to passing his half guard. Kozlovsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Kozlovsky working the head and body with strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Kozlovsky is thwarting Bellatoo's attempts to control the position. The fighters are battling for position here. Bellatoo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Bellatoo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bellatoo trying to keep a closed guard but Kozlovsky is proving a slippery customer.
Kozlovsky chips away with some ground and pound. Kozlovsky passes Bellatoo's left leg - he's now in half guard. Kozlovsky lands strikes from half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Kozlovsky is thwarting Bellatoo's attempts to control the position. Bellatoo manages to get to full guard.
Kozlovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellatoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kozlovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bellatoo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bellatoo keeping moving, preventing Kozlovsky from controlling successfully. Bellatoo controlling Kozlovsky's posture. Kozlovsky distracts Bellatoo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kozlovsky chips away with some ground and pound. Kozlovsky postures up.
Kozlovsky distracts Bellatoo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bellatoo is trying to control the position but Kozlovsky postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Kozlovsky distracts Bellatoo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kozlovsky wants to control from the top but Bellatoo keeps moving. Kozlovsky works over Bellatoo with some ground and pound from guard. Kozlovsky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kozlovsky postures up in Bellatoo's guard and throws a big left but Bellatoo blocks it. Kozlovsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Bellatoo has wrist control. Bellatoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlovsky is one step ahead there. Kozlovsky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kozlovsky lands a couple of digs. Kozlovsky postures up and lands a big shot to Bellatoo's brow. Kozlovsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bellatoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kozlovsky trying to control but Bellatoo is working from the bottom. Bellatoo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kozlovsky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Bellatoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlovsky is one step ahead there. Bellatoo controls Kozlovsky momentarily but Kozlovsky frees himself. Kozlovsky stands up over Bellatoo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bellatoo is trying to keep Kozlovsky in close.
Kozlovsky landing with the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bellatoo wants to sweep here but Kozlovsky controlling him for the moment. Bellatoo trying to keep a closed guard but Kozlovsky is proving a slippery customer.
Kozlovsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Bellatoo has wrist control. Kozlovsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bellatoo's head. Kozlovsky postures up and lands a big shot to Bellatoo's brow. Kozlovsky postures up.
Kozlovsky scoring with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Kozlovsky dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kozlovsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bellatoo sprawls well initially but Kozlovsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Bellatoo wants to improve his position but Kozlovsky is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kozlovsky connects with a nice short shot to Bellatoo's temple. Kozlovsky lands with a punch from half guard. Kozlovsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kozlovsky lands strikes from half guard. Bellatoo wants to get back to full guard but Kozlovsky has passed into side control. Kozlovsky lands a few punches from side control. Vitali Kozlovsky has got the better of the ground game so far. Kozlovsky landing strikes. Bellatoo tries to improve position but can't. Bellatoo is not in a great position here, taking some shots. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kozlovsky lands a decent elbow from side control. Kozlovsky scores with punches from side control. Bellatoo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kozlovsky's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Bellatoo is looking to control Kozlovsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bellatoo avoid being mounted? Kozlovsky drops an elbow to the side of Bellatoo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kozlovsky working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Kozlovsky lands strikes from half guard.
Bellatoo is rocked! Bellatoo is trying to get back to full guard. Oh Bellatoo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kozlovsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Kozlovsky lands with a punch from half guard. Bellatoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bellatoo seems to have got his legs back now. Kozlovsky is looking for a kimura here.
Kozlovsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kozlovsky winds up and cracks Bellatoo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Bellatoo is trying to control but can't.
Kozlovsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kozlovsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kozlovsky working the head and body with strikes. Bellatoo has hold of Kozlovsky's hands but Kozlovsky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kozlovsky is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bellatoo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kozlovsky fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bellatoo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kozlovsky! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitali Kozlovsky!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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