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Event: C286: Gunnarsson vs Martin II     
Date:   Mar 10, 2024
#R1#
Benny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kosmanov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kosmanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benny.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kosmanov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Benny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kosmanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benny counters with a stiff right hand.
Benny staying out of range there.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot
and Benny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Benny jabs Kosmanov right on the nose. Kosmanov blinks but takes it well.
Benny lands a jab to Kosmanov's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov needs to keep his hands up - Benny had a free shot at his head there.
Benny with the inside leg kick.
Benny looks to throw the jab but Kosmanov is out of range. #T1#
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kosmanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benny swings widly with a right hand
and Kosmanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benny connects with a leg kick.
Benny throws a series of punches but Kosmanov avoids them all with ease.
Benny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benny with the inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benny.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov checks a low kick from Benny.
Kosmanov clobbers Benny with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Benny misses with a hook
and Kosmanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looks like Benny has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Benny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
Benny throws a chopping leg kick but Kosmanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kosmanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Benny.
Benny throws a leg kick which misses Kosmanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kosmanov tries to avoid it.
Benny lands a head shot.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Benny. That snapped Kosmanov's head back.
Benny thuds a left hand into Kosmanov's body.
Benny misses with a low kick as Kosmanov jumps back.
Kosmanov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kosmanov moves forwards but Benny connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benny cracks Kosmanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kosmanov looks to land a right hand but Benny moved out of range.
Kosmanov needs to keep his hands up - Benny had a free shot at his head there.
Benny is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A cross from Benny lands.
Benny misses with a wild body shot.
Benny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benny turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Benny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kosmanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kosmanov throws a shot to the body.
Benny thumps Kosmanov with a low kick.
Benny lands a glancing blow to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Kosmanov misses with a wild combination.
Benny checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kosmanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benny blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benny misses with a lunging right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benny jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benny was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.C. Benny dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Benny defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
Kosmanov is looking to chop away at Benny's legs.
Benny with a nice calf kick.
Benny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosmanov can do to turn this around?
Benny scores with a body shot.
Kosmanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benny in his tracks.
Benny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a counter combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Kosmanov. That snapped Benny's head back.
Benny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kosmanov. Kosmanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov slips a jab from Benny.
Kosmanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benny throws a low kick, looking for Kosmanov's leg but Kosmanov calmly moves out of range.
Benny connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Benny tries to score with a low kick but Kosmanov moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Kosmanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benny scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kosmanov throws a right hand that misses
and Benny counters with a straight right hand.
Kosmanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benny connects with a solid leg kick.
Benny throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kosmanov on the side of the head.
Benny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benny scores with the left hand. Kosmanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kosmanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Benny counters with a nice uppercut.
Benny misses with an uppercut. Kosmanov saw that one coming.
Benny misses with a straight right. #T2#
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benny looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
Kosmanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Benny ducked under it nicely.
D.C. Benny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosmanov throws a head kick but Benny moves out of range.
Benny sizes up Kosmanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benny misses with a lunging right hand
and Kosmanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benny comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benny swings widly with a right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
Benny throws a solid leg kick but Kosmanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benny.
Kosmanov counters with a body kick.
Kosmanov slips under a jab.#T3#
Kosmanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kosmanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kosmanov lands with a nice combination. Benny backs away looking to recover.
Benny slips under a jab from Kosmanov.
Benny tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kosmanov is able to avoid easily.
Benny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benny misses with the combination.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Benny was well out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kosmanov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Benny has got the better of the exchanges.
Benny scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Benny throws a body kick that misses.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut
and Benny counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Benny lands.
The fighters circling - Benny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Benny as he checks the leg kick.
Benny tried to counter with a leg kick but Kosmanov avoided it.
Good work by Benny as he checks the leg kick.
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Benny.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick.
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benny.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.C. Benny dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Benny misses with an uppercut.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benny.
Benny moves out of range of the body kick from Kosmanov.
Benny swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Benny turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a straight left.
Benny misses with the body kick
and Kosmanov counters with a left and a right that stings Benny.
Benny with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benny misses with a hook to the body
and Benny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosmanov connects with the punch.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right. #T1#
Benny throws a solid leg kick but Kosmanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benny.
Kosmanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benny digs a good body shot into Kosmanov's ribs.
Benny feints and then cracks Kosmanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kosmanov down.
Benny throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benny feinted there with a counter leg kick.
D.C. Benny is winning the standup battle so far.
Benny connects with a crisp jab.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Benny was well out of range.
Kosmanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benny chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benny sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Benny looks to land a right hand but Kosmanov moved out of range.
Kosmanov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Benny dips to his left and cracks Kosmanov with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Benny.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benny lands with an overhand left.
Kosmanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kosmanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benny throws a low kick, looking for Kosmanov's leg but Kosmanov calmly moves out of range.
Kosmanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kosmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benny counters with a straight right hand.
Benny is looking to slow Kosmanov down with leg kicks.
Kosmanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kosmanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Nice body punch from Benny.
Benny lands a nice looking body shot.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Benny.
Benny cracks Kosmanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kosmanov defending well as Benny loads up on a big left hand.
Benny is looking to chop away at Kosmanov's legs.
Benny backing away here, and Kosmanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick.
Kosmanov works Benny's body with a nice hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kosmanov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Benny scores with a jab. Kosmanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benny scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Benny lands a jab to the nose.
Kosmanov lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benny lands with a shot to the body.
Kosmanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kosmanov throws an off balance right hand
and Kosmanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benny pushes Kosmanov away with a front kick.
Benny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kosmanov lands a slapping body shot.
Kosmanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kosmanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benny scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
D.C. Benny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benny has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... D.C. Benny!

A very excited looking D.C. Benny made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: C280: Marley vs Olsen II     
Date:   Feb 18, 2024
#R1#
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been informed that Hawk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hawk works Kosmanov's body with a nice hook.
Kosmanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk dodges the punch combination from Kosmanov.
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hawk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kosmanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Hawk tries to clinch up
and Kosmanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Kosmanov has knocked Hawk down with a huge combo! Kosmanov steps away and waves a wobbly Hawk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.#CL2#
Hawk moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Kosmanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kosmanov is looking to control Hawk's arms but Hawk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kosmanov has his back to the cage.
Hawk is pushing Kosmanov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kosmanov.
Hawk digs a right hand into Kosmanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kosmanov's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kosmanov is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Hawk.
Kosmanov has had enough of the clinch but Hawk keeps him there for the moment.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Hawk avoiding damage.
Kosmanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawk digs a right hand underneath Kosmanov's ribcage. Kosmanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawk lands a hook that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Kosmanov is trying to break free.
Hawk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hawk trying to stall but Kosmanov improves his position.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Hawk gets an underhook and turns Kosmanov into the cage.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Kosmanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawk.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Hawk trying to control the position but instead, Kosmanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawk into the cage.
Kosmanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kosmanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Kosmanov breaks from the clinch.
Hawk tries to clinch but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Kosmanov throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Kosmanov blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosmanov wants to break free but Hawk has control.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk is trying to stall.
Kosmanov holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosmanov.
Hawk stalling in the clinch but Kosmanov improves position.
Hawk slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Kosmanov - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch.
Hawk wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosmanov throws a good cross that connects.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawk wants to clinch but Kosmanov slips to the side
and Kosmanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kosmanov scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Hawk gets a clinch.
Hawk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kosmanov is keeping busy.#BC#
Kosmanov manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully.
Ethan Hawk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Hawk.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk presses Kosmanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Kosmanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hawk rushes Kosmanov and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk lands an uppercut.
Hawk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk is struggling to control the position.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but instead, Hawk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kosmanov into the cage.
Hawk lands a right hand.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kosmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawk avoiding damage as Kosmanov throws knees to the body. #BC#
Kosmanov breaks from the clinch.
Hawk tries to clinch there but Kosmanov circles away. #CL2#
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Hawk trying to control the position but instead, Kosmanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawk into the cage.
Kosmanov tries to stall but Hawk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hawk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kosmanov slows down the pace here.
Kosmanov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Hawk slows down the pace here.
Kosmanov tries to stall but Hawk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kosmanov misses with some punches.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Kosmanov blocking some punches. #T3#
Kosmanov lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Hawk.
Hawk lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawk wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Kosmanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk tries to clinch but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Kosmanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Kosmanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kosmanov is trying to break free.
Kosmanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov stalling against the cage.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov works on Hawk's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov lands with a left to the head.
Hawk is looking to control Kosmanov's arms but Kosmanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawk has his back to the cage.
Hawk stalling in the clinch.
Hawk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kosmanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kosmanov effectively controlling the action here.
Kosmanov is looking to control Hawk's arms but Hawk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kosmanov has his back to the cage.
Kosmanov is trying to break the clinch but Hawk is controlling him.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawk.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawk is looking to clinch but Kosmanov is avoiding it.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kosmanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Hawk avoided it.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kosmanov defends it well.
Hawk tries to clinch but Kosmanov is having none of it. #CL2#
Hawk closes the distance and pushes Kosmanov back into the cage.
Kosmanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawk is trying to stall.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Kosmanov prevents a body shot from Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with some punches.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kosmanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawk as Kosmanov tries to tie him up. #T1#
Hawk lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Hawk pushes Kosmanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the head.
Kosmanov presses Hawk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kosmanov looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawk is trying to maintain a safe position but Kosmanov gets an underhook and turns Hawk into the cage.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk lands a left hand.
Hawk misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov trying to control the position but instead, Hawk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kosmanov into the cage.#T2#
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kosmanovs head.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kosmanov taking a breather.
Kosmanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Hawk gets an underhook and turns Kosmanov into the cage.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Hawk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawk gets through Kosmanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Kosmanov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Kosmanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Kosmanov blocks an uppercut.
Kosmanov lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov has Hawk pressed against the cage.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Kosmanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Hawk clinches.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kosmanov fails to land.
A short uppercut from Kosmanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Kosmanov pushes off an throws an elbow but Hawk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kosmanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawk as Kosmanov tries to tie him up.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk scores with a shoulder strike.
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kosmanov breaks from the clinch.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kosmanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kosmanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kosmanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawk.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Hawk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hawk 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Hawk!

Ethan Hawk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: C275: Gunnarson vs Ochoa II     
Date:   Feb 04, 2024
#R1#
Anubis jabs Kosmanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anubis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anubis looks to land a combination but Kosmanov avoids it well.
It looked like Kosmanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anubis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anubis duly obliges.
Anubis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anubis throws a nice head kick!
Anubis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kosmanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Anubis.
Kosmanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Anubis cracks a nice hook into Kosmanov's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anubis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Anubis saw that one coming.
Anubis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kosmanov misses with a left hand
and Anubis counters with a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov motions for Anubis to come forward. Kosmanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Anubis tries to clinch but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Anubis swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kosmanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kosmanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kosmanov avoids the head kick by Anubis.
Kosmanov is looking to counter punch.
Anubis tries to clinch up but Kosmanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kosmanov is looking to counter punch.
Anubis throws a head kick but Kosmanov moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Anubis.
Anubis lands a head kick. Kosmanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Anubis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kosmanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anubis 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.
Kosmanov cracks Anubis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Anubis is rocked!
Kosmanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anubis is still on wobbly legs! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Anubis lands the left hand.
Anubis seems to have recovered his senses.
Anubis scores with a one two! Kosmanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anubis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Anubis avoided it.#T2#
Anubis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anubis tries to clinch there but Kosmanov circles away.
Anubis moves away from the strike by Kosmanov.
Anubis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kosmanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kosmanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kosmanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anubis throws a shot from downtown. Kosmanov moves away and avoids it.
Anubis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kosmanov throws a lazy right hand but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Anubis avoids it easily.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anubis moves away.
Anubis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kosmanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anubis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Walad Anubis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Kosmanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Anubis unleashes a big counter combination but Kosmanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anubis throws a one two combo.
Anubis staying out of range there.
Anubis needs to keep his hands up - Kosmanov had a free shot at his head there.
Anubis loads up on a big right hand but Kosmanov slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Kosmanov. That snapped Anubis's head back.
Anubis throws a head kick that misses
and Kosmanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anubis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov dodges the punch combination from Anubis.
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but Anubis slips the punch.
Kosmanov avoids the head kick by Anubis. #T4#
Anubis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kosmanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anubis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Anubis scores with a head kick. Kosmanov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kosmanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anubis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kosmanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anubis tries to clinch but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kosmanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anubis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anubis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anubis scores with a spinning back kick!
Anubis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anubis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kosmanov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Anubis was well out of range.
A head kick by Anubis misses #KD#
and Kosmanov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anubis! Kosmanov lets Anubis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walad Anubis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Anubis blocks a head kick by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Anubis.
Anubis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anubis tries a head kick but it misses.
Anubis misses with a head kick.
Walad Anubis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anubis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Kosmanov misses the target.
Anubis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kosmanov avoids the head kick by Anubis.
An attempted straight right counter from Kosmanov misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anubis, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Anubis swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Anubis rushes Kosmanov and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Anubis manages to break the clinch.
Kosmanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Kosmanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anubis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kosmanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Anubis closes the distance and clinches.
Kosmanov gets through Anubis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Anubis breaks the clinch.
Anubis misses with a head kick.
Kosmanov throwing a counter right hand but Anubis manages to avoid it.
Anubis lunges at Kosmanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kosmanov's hand.
Kosmanov moves out of range as Anubis strikes.
Anubis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anubis tries to clinch there but Kosmanov circles away.
Kosmanov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Anubis throws a head kick but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Crunch! Anubis slams his shin into Kosmanov's torso.
Kosmanov throws the left hand but Anubis avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Kosmanov throws a jab when Anubis was well out of range.
Kosmanov takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Kosmanov.
Anubis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anubis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosmanov moves away.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Anubis forces Kosmanov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Kosmanov manages to break the clinch.
Kosmanov moves away from the strike by Anubis.
An attempted straight right counter from Kosmanov misses the target.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anubis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick by Anubis misses
letting Kosmanov counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Anubis.
Anubis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Anubis clobbers Kosmanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anubis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anubis just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Anubis rushes Kosmanov and presses him up against the cage.
Anubis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anubis is trying to stall.
Kosmanov prevents a body shot from Anubis.
Kosmanov controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Kosmanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anubis misses with a looping right.
Kosmanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Anubis avoided it.
Kosmanov misses with a looping left.
Anubis misses the shot to the body.
Anubis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kosmanov avoids the head kick by Anubis.
Kosmanov is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Anubis misses with a looping right.
Kosmanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anubis scores with a head kick. Kosmanov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Anubis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kosmanov on the side of the head.
Kosmanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anubis misses with a double jab
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Anubis.
Anubis is looking to clinch but Kosmanov is avoiding it.
Good shot there by Anubis.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anubis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anubis throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Kosmanov counters with a nice right hand that sends Anubis toppling to the canvas! Anubis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kosmanov finish him?!
Anubis throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Kosmanov counters with a nice right hand that sends Anubis toppling to the canvas! Anubis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kosmanov finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosmanov needs to keep his hands up - Anubis had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Walad Anubis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Anubis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Anubis misses
and Kosmanov scores with a counter punch that sends Anubis to the canvas! Kosmanov smells blood - he's punishing Anubis with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Anubis has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Kosmanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C273: Martin vs Gunnarsson     
Date:   Jan 28, 2024
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Monkey with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Kosmanov tries to keep at a distance but Monkey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kosmanov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Monkey looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Monkey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Monkey works on Kosmanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Monkey tries a body shot but Kosmanov blocks it.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Monkey slows down the pace here.
Kosmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosmanov.
Monkey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kosmanov.
Monkey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kosmanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Monkey lands a hook that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kosmanov is keeping busy.#BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Monkey finds it's target.
Monkey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosmanov 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.
Monkey scores with a nice head shot.
Monkey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Monkey clobbers Kosmanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kosmanov connects with a crisp jab.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov avoids a kick to the body.
Kosmanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Monkey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.#T2#
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
A big left from Kosmanov misses.
Monkey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Monkey looks to land a combination but Kosmanov avoids it well.
Kosmanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
A jab from Monkey misses.
Monkey looks for the body kick but Kosmanov saw that one coming.
Kosmanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monkey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kosmanov takes a step back to recover.
Monkey slips a jab and a cross from Kosmanov.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kosmanov checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Kosmanov jumps back.
Kosmanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Monkey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Monkey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monkey slips under a jab from Kosmanov.
Monkey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kosmanov just manages to avoid it.
Monkey scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Monkey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosmanov flicks out a counter leg kick but Monkey steps away.
Monkey jabs at Kosmanov's body.
Spider Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kosmanov's sensitive parts.
Monkey with the inside leg kick.
Kosmanov connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey scores with a nice body kick.
Monkey tries a low kick but Kosmanov avoids it.#T4#
Monkey throws a leg kick but Kosmanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kosmanov throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
Monkey wants to slow Kosmanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kosmanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey throws a chopping leg kick but Kosmanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kosmanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monkey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monkey avoids the head kick by Kosmanov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kosmanov.
A low kick lands for Monkey.
Kosmanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monkey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Monkey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kosmanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Kosmanov checks it
letting Kosmanov counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey dominated that round.
That's time! Monkey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kosmanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monkey.
Kosmanov lands an overhand right.
Monkey tries to land a front kick but Kosmanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
It looked like Monkey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kosmanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey scores with a hook.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey throws a low kick, looking for Kosmanov's leg but Kosmanov calmly moves out of range.
Monkey throws a front kick that sends Kosmanov stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kosmanov is looking to land body kicks.
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Monkey connects with the punch.#T1#
Monkey scores with a shot to the body.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monkey thumps Kosmanov with a low kick.
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kosmanov's sensitive parts.
Spider Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.#CL#
Monkey closes the distance and clinches.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Kosmanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kosmanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kosmanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2##BC2#
Kosmanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kosmanov walks into a stiff left hand from Monkey.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monkey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monkey cracks Kosmanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monkey.
Monkey lands a right hook to the body.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kosmanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kosmanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey lands with a straight right. Kosmanov didn't see that one coming.
Monkey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosmanov can do to turn this around?
Monkey tries to clinch
and Kosmanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monkey thinking.
Monkey lands an overhand right.#T3#
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kosmanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kosmanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kosmanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Monkey scores with a jab.
Kosmanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Kosmanov catches Monkey right on the button with a cross.
Monkey defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kosmanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Monkey lands a jab.
Kosmanov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Monkey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey's corner calls for a 1-2. Monkey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Monkey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kosmanov slips under a jab from Monkey.
Monkey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kosmanov's hands.
Monkey with a jab.
Kosmanov drops his hands momentarily and Monkey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monkey tries to clinch up but Kosmanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Monkey digs a good hook to Kosmanov's body.
Monkey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kosmanov walks into a left hand.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kosmanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Monkey.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosmanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Monkey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Monkey throws a nice head kick!
Monkey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Monkey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Monkey has managed to clinch.
Monkey pushes Kosmanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kosmanov as Monkey tries to tie him up.
Kosmanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kosmanov leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Kosmanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##CL#
Monkey rushes Kosmanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monkey wants to stall.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Kosmanov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monkey.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Monkey as Kosmanov tries to tie him up.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosmanov pushes Monkey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosmanov's elbow.
Monkey lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Monkey is keeping busy.
Monkey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage. #T2#
Monkey lands a hook that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Monkey.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosmanov blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Kosmanov looking to throw knees to the head but Monkey is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Monkey - that landed with a thud.
Kosmanov is trying to break the clinch but Monkey has him pressed against the cage.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monkey lands a body shot.
Kosmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kosmanov can't break the clinch.
Kosmanov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kosmanov wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Monkey. #T3#
Monkey blocking some punches.
Monkey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kosmanov blocks an uppercut.
Monkey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monkey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey gets through Kosmanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kosmanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spider Monkey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Monkey.
A head punch on the inside from Kosmanov fails to land.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov stalling the fight.
Monkey prevents a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monkey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Monkey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monkey. #T4#
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey lands with an overhand left.
Kosmanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monkey scores with a punch to the head.
Monkey scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kosmanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Monkey pushes Kosmanov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kosmanov fails to land.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Spider Monkey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Monkey breaks the clinch.
Kosmanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monkey is out of range and Kosmanov settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spider Monkey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monkey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spider Monkey!

Spider Monkey thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: C272: Payer vs Albatross     
Date:   Jan 21, 2024
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kosmanov. #TD#
Rolf lands a takedown into guard.
Kosmanov keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Kosmanov scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Kosmanov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Rolf controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Rolf is working for a kimura but Kosmanov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kosmanov is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Kosmanov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Rolf drops back looking for a leg! Kosmanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kosmanov manages to kick Rolf off! Rolf jumps back into Kosmanov's guard.
Kosmanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kosmanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolf is working hard here to advance position.
Kosmanov trying to strike off his back.
Rolf advances position into side control!
Kosmanov lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
Kosmanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rolf off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is taking a good look at Rolf as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kosmanov! #T2#
Rolf is really stuck here.
Rolf covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kosmanov scores with punches and elbows.
Rolf's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov is landing with strikes from the back.
Rolf tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rolf regains half guard.
Kosmanov lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Rolf's brow. #SUB#
Kosmanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Rolf looking for a guillotine here but Kosmanov defends easily.
Kosmanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3##SUB#
Rolf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kosmanov defends it easily.
Kosmanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolf, not yet. #SUB#
Rolf looking for a guillotine here but Kosmanov defends easily. #SUB#
Rolf looking for a guillotine here but Kosmanov defends easily.
Kosmanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kosmanov with a nice head shot there.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Rolf's brow.
Kosmanov working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB#
Rolf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosmanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Rolf's brow.
Kosmanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolf, not yet.
Rolf is trying to keep Kosmanov in close.
Kosmanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Rolf's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosmanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosmanov is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
That's time! Rolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Rolf feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Kosmanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rolf controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Kosmanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kosmanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kosmanov is in close to Rolf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kosmanov is in close to Rolf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf wants to sweep but no luck.
Kosmanov chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Rolf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Rolf looking for a guillotine here but Kosmanov defends easily. #T1#
Kosmanov with a nice head shot there.
Kosmanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rolf pulls Kosmanov in close to prevent any damage.
Kosmanov cracks Rolf with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Rolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kosmanov is aware though and is defending well.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kosmanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Rolf has wrist control.#SUB#
Rolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kosmanov defends well.
Kosmanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kosmanov's guard. #REVR#
Rolf trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Rolf looking to pass the guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kosmanov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rolf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kosmanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rolf is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kosmanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Kosmanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kosmanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kosmanov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rolf won't allow Kosmanov to sweep him here.
Kosmanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vladimir Kosmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kosmanov lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rolf lands a head shot.
Rolf missing with a left hand there. Kosmanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Kosmanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosmanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosmanov's elbow. #T4#
Rolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rolf.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rolf cracks Kosmanov with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Kosmanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rolf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolf tries a body shot but Kosmanov blocks it.
Rolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
Rolf blocks an uppercut.
Rolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jakob Rolf will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
Rolf misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Rolf has hold of one of Kosmanov's legs. Kosmanov is fighting the takedown attempt but Rolf gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kosmanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolf manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kosmanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kosmanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Rolf wants to sweep here but Kosmanov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kosmanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kosmanov has managed to get both his arms back between Rolf's legs - danger averted.
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov is in close to Rolf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov trying to strike off his back. #T1#
Kosmanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Kosmanov striking off his back but it's not causing Rolf any problems.
Kosmanov keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Rolf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kosmanov is keeping the position for now.
Kosmanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kosmanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kosmanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolf is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rolf controls the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kosmanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rolf slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kosmanov.#SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura here.
Kosmanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rolf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rolf's back!
Kosmanov doesn't have the hooks in and Rolf manages to turn into his guard.
Kosmanov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rolf trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.
Rolf sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kosmanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Kosmanov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kosmanov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kosmanov keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kosmanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kosmanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rolf trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Rolf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Kosmanov clinches with his opponent. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Kosmanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
Rolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jakob Rolf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kosmanov lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov throws a head punch that misses.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Rolf has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
Kosmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rolf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kosmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rolf blocking some punches.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.

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 Jakob Rolf.
I think Rolf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jakob Rolf!

During a confident post fight interview, Jakob Rolf thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Kosmanov vs Romero     
Date:   Dec 23, 2023
#R1#
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kosmanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target.
Romero checks a leg kick.
Romero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kosmanov's head backwards.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kosmanov.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Kosmanov.
We've been hearing reports that Kosmanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rock Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero .
Kosmanov throws an overhand right that lands on Romero 's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero scores with a one two! Kosmanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kosmanov throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
Kosmanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Kosmanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kosmanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero . #T1#
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the head.
Kosmanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kosmanov blocks a jab.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
As Romero tries to get set, Kosmanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Romero manages to avoid the attempt.
Romero slips a jab from Kosmanov.
Romero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kosmanov looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Romero slips under a jab.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kosmanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosmanov tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero .
Romero lands with a straight right. Kosmanov didn't see that one coming.
Nice jab there from Romero .
Romero might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Kosmanov connects with a looping right hand.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romero sprawls and moves away.
Kosmanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rock Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the body.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kosmanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romero momentarily.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero .
Kosmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Romero throws out a counter right but Kosmanov avoids it with no problem.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Kosmanov scores with a body shot.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Romero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Romero lands the left hand.
A big right from Romero misses.
Jab from Kosmanov.#T3#
Romero lands a head shot.
Kosmanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero clobbers Kosmanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Kosmanov is rocked!
Kosmanov tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Oh Kosmanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero fakes the body blow, causing Kosmanov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kosmanov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rock Romero !
Rock Romero is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Rock Romero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SMASH: Barrels vs Frewin     
Date:   Dec 03, 2023
#R1#
Jones throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Kosmanov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kosmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Kosmanov was not able to check.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones misses with a body punch #CL#
and Kosmanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kosmanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Jones misses.
Kosmanov tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Kosmanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov lands a jab to the nose.
Jones defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Kosmanov.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Kosmanov is out of range. #T1#
Jones cracks Kosmanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kosmanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Kosmanov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kosmanov staying calm.
Jones is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kosmanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kosmanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov working away.#T2#
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kosmanov wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Kosmanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov trying to control the position.
Kosmanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Jones wants to sweep here but Kosmanov controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Kosmanov is proving a slippery customer.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kosmanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kosmanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kosmanov lands a couple of digs.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones is trying to keep Kosmanov in close.
Kosmanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones controlling the position.
Kosmanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to control the position but Kosmanov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jones throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kosmanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Kosmanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kosmanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones wants to control but Kosmanov postures up.
Jones tries to bench press Kosmanov off him but Kosmanov keeps the position.
Kosmanov controls the position.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Kosmanov working away.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Kosmanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kosmanov working the ground and pound.
Kosmanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Kosmanov wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Kosmanov working away.#T1#
Kosmanov working the head with strikes.
Vladimir Kosmanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kosmanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kosmanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones is trying to control Kosmanov's posture but Kosmanov avoids it.
Kosmanov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jones prevents Kosmanov from moving into mount.
Kosmanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kosmanov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kosmanov is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Kosmanov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Kosmanov prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kosmanov trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Kosmanov thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
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. Kosmanov connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones has hold of Kosmanov's hands but Kosmanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones is looking to control Kosmanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Kosmanov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Kosmanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kosmanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kosmanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Kosmanov is proving a slippery customer.
Kosmanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kosmanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kosmanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Kosmanov slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kosmanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kosmanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kosmanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones wants to hit a sweep here but Kosmanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Kosmanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Kosmanov's attempts to control the action.
Kosmanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Kosmanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Nice body punch from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kosmanov. Kosmanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Kosmanov is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.
Jones cracks Kosmanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Kosmanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Kosmanov steps away.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kosmanov momentarily.
Kosmanov throws a right hand that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Jones.
Kosmanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Kosmanov misses. #T1#
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Kosmanov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kosmanov checks a leg kick.
Kosmanov is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.
Kosmanov tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
No joy there for Kosmanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kosmanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones clobbers Kosmanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there #TD#
and Kosmanov counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosmanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Kosmanov working away.
Jones holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kosmanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones wants to control but Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kosmanov scoring with punches from side control.
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kosmanov working the ground and pound.
Kosmanov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kosmanov working away.
Kosmanov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jones is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Kosmanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Kosmanov controlling from side mount.
Kosmanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Jones is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Kosmanov is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones tries to bench press Kosmanov off him but Kosmanov keeps the position.
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones prevents Kosmanov from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vladimir Kosmanov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Kosmanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Kosmanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Kosmanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kosmanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosmanov moves away.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Kosmanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
Kosmanov cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kosmanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Mason Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Jones tenderised Kosmanov's leg. Kosmanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kosmanov takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. #T2#
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kosmanov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Kosmanov rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Kosmanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kosmanov.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
Kosmanov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones stuns Kosmanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kosmanov tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kosmanov.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Kosmanov is out of range. #TD#
Kosmanov drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kosmanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kosmanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kosmanov slips nicely into half guard.
Kosmanov controlling the pace.
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. Kosmanov connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kosmanov is working away from the top position though.
Kosmanov prevents Jones from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Kosmanov slips a straight right by Jones.
Kosmanov throws a one two combo.
Jones avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Kosmanov seems unphased.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Kosmanov moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kosmanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kosmanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good shot there by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kosmanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kosmanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones staying out of range there.#T1#
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kosmanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Kosmanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones works the jab nicely.
A low kick from Jones misses #TD#
and Kosmanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kosmanov won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Kosmanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosmanov trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov passes into half guard. #T2#
Kosmanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kosmanov winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Kosmanov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones trying to control but Kosmanov postures up. #T3#
Jones tries to get to full guard but Kosmanov has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones controlling Kosmanov's posture.
Kosmanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mason Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosmanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kosmanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kosmanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Kosmanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Kosmanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kosmanov tries to avoid it.

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 Vladimir Kosmanov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kosmanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 48:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!

Vladimir Kosmanov retains his welterweight title!
Vladimir Kosmanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH:220     
Date:   Nov 19, 2023
#R1#
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov throws a low kick, looking for Wagner's leg but Wagner calmly moves out of range.
Wagner thuds his shin into the meat of Kosmanov's side.
Wagner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kosmanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kosmanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wagner takes one on the button.
Kosmanov lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagner takes one to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kosmanov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Wagner moves out of range. #T1#
Kosmanov throws a leg kick but Wagner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wagner moves forwards but Kosmanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kosmanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Wagner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kosmanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Wagner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kosmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kosmanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kosmanov tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Wagner working aggressively here.
Kosmanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kosmanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Kosmanov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kosmanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kosmanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Wagner has wrist control.
Kosmanov content to stall in guard here.
Wagner trying to control the position.
Kosmanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosmanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Wagner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kosmanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kosmanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Wagner has wrist control.
Kosmanov looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner throws a lazy right hand but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Wagner misses #TD2#
and Kosmanov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov controlling from the top position.
Kosmanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Kosmanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wagner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner pulls Kosmanov in close to prevent any damage.
Kosmanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wagner is controlling Kosmanov's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wagner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kosmanov slips a straight right by Wagner.
Wagner misses with a wild body shot.
Wagner lands a nice shot that snaps Kosmanov's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner misses the shot to the body.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Wagner misses with a straight right.
Kosmanov lands with a right hand.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wagner.
Kosmanov misses with a straight left.
Kosmanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wagner throws a sloppy head kick and Kosmanov moves out of range easily.
Wagner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wagner wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Wagner. No joy for Kosmanov on that attempt. #T2#
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kosmanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Wagner thinks about countering with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Kosmanov.
Wagner ducks right into an uppercut from Kosmanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner lands a nice shot that snaps Kosmanov's head back.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Wagner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wagner.#T3#
Wagner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kosmanov lands with a nice body punch.
Wagner misses with a straight left.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kosmanov lands a jab to Wagner's midsection.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Wagner ducked under it nicely.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wagner lands a body shot.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Wagner. #T4#
Kosmanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wagner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wagner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wagner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosmanov throws out a loose jab but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Wagner.
Konrad Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Wagner walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL#
Wagner instigates a clinch.
Kosmanov tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike.
Kosmanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kosmanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kosmanov fails to land.
Kosmanov misses with a body punch.
Kosmanov tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner digs a right hand underneath Kosmanov's ribcage. Kosmanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wagner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wagner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagner gets through Kosmanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Wagner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Konrad Wagner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kosmanov blocks an uppercut.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
Kosmanov digs a right hand into Wagner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wagner's gas tank.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wagner.
A short left from Wagner.
Kosmanov is working Wagner over against the cage.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Kosmanov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosmanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wagner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kosmanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Kosmanov throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
As Kosmanov backs away, Wagner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kosmanov punishes Wagner's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kosmanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice cross by Wagner.
Kosmanov cracks a nice hook into Wagner's ribs.
Wagner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot.
Wagner misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Kosmanov counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner. #TD2#
Kosmanov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Wagner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wagner controlling the position for now.
Wagner is looking for a sweep. Kosmanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working.
Wagner tries to get to full guard but Kosmanov has control of the leg.
Kosmanov working over Wagner with some ground and pound. Wagner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Kosmanov content to control rather than advance.
Wagner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kosmanov is nestled in close to Wagner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wagner wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well.
Kosmanov controlling the action here.
Kosmanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Konrad Wagner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick from Wagner.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wagner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kosmanov digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
It looked like Wagner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kosmanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wagner. That's going to slow Kosmanov down.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kosmanov throws out the jab.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.#T1#
Wagner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kosmanov dips to his left and cracks Wagner with an uppercut!
Kosmanov wants to clinch but Wagner slips to the side
and Kosmanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kosmanov missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kosmanov lands a nice hook to Wagner's body. Wagner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kosmanov lands a jab to the nose.
Wagner jabs at Kosmanov's body.#T2#
Kosmanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wagner's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wagner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kosmanov just manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Wagner misses the target.
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
It looked like Wagner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wagner is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Wagner tries to clinch up.
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
Wagner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wagner tests Kosmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov tests Wagner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kosmanov misses with the combination.
Wagner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Wagner throws a body punch but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Kosmanov saw that one coming.
Kosmanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wagner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kosmanov lands a jab to the nose.
Wagner doesn't manage to clinch there - Kosmanov circles away.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wagner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kosmanov checks a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wagner scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Kosmanov lands a jab to the head.
Konrad Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagner defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
Wagner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kosmanov tries to counter by closing the distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wagner.
Wagner misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov walks into a jab.
Kosmanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Kosmanov lands.#T1#
Wagner avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Wagner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Wagner misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Kosmanov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wagner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kosmanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wagner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Kosmanov rushes Wagner and presses him up against the cage.
Wagner working aggressively here. #T2#
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kosmanov or not.
Kosmanov tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Kosmanov tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner lands with a right to the head.
Wagner scores with a shot to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Kosmanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Wagner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wagner lands a body shot.
Kosmanov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Kosmanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Kosmanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kosmanov.
A shot in the inside from Wagner.
Kosmanov prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner lands a hook that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Kosmanov lands with a left to the head.
Wagner working aggressively here.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner tries a body shot but Kosmanov blocks it.
Kosmanov cracks Wagner with a nice body shot.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kosmanov scores with a hook to the body.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Kosmanov lands a shot to the body.
Kosmanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Kosmanov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Wagner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kosmanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
Wagner working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosmanov.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Kosmanov.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Kosmanov - that landed with a thud.
Wagner working aggressively here.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Kosmanov.
I think Kosmanov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!

Vladimir Kosmanov is the new welterweight champion!
Vladimir Kosmanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Kowalkiewicz     
Date:   Nov 11, 2023
#R1#
Kosmanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov scores with a hook to the body. Boma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kosmanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Boma counters with an outside leg kick.
Kosmanov lands a head shot.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Boma was well out of range.
Boma counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Kosmanov counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kosmanov lands a few punches from side control.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boma keeps working. #T1#
Boma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kosmanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kosmanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boma wants to get back to full guard.
Boma is trying to stand back up but Kosmanov is controlling him
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Boma is working from the bottom.
Boma wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kosmanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boma trying to control from the bottom.
Kosmanov is keen to just control but Boma is a slippery customer.
Boma scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kosmanov manages to mount him!
Kosmanov with good strikes from the mount here!
Kosmanov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#Boma is rocked!
Kosmanov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boma is still in real trouble! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Kosmanov avoids the attempt from Boma to control.
Kosmanov landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Kosmanov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Boma covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
A relieved looking Vladimir Kosmanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lunak     
Date:   Oct 14, 2023
#R1#
Burger misses with a hook #CL2#
and Kosmanov counters by moving into the clinch.
Burger misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Kosmanov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kosmanov manages to end up in side control.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burger keeps working.
A control attempt from Burger but he's now mounted!
Kosmanov breaks from Burger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Burger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kosmanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Burger's face. #T1#
Kosmanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Burger wants to hold on but Kosmanov pushes him away.
Kosmanov wants to control the pace but Burger is squirming around nicely.
Kosmanov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kosmanov with good strikes from the mount here!
Kosmanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Burger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Burger hang on?
Kosmanov lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov breaks from Burger's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Burger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kosmanov dominating with strikes here.
Kosmanov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Burger?
Burger tries to hold on but Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov controlling from mount.
Kosmanov with shots to the head and body - Burger looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Burger is rocked!
Kosmanov lands a couple of good shots and Burger has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Burger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kosmanov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Burger tries to roll but Kosmanov sticks to his back.
A helpless look comes across Burger 's face. He knows he's trapped as Kosmanov lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 11, 2023





182 cm
21 yrs
166 lbs



180 cm
35 yrs
170 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Glass.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kosmanov sprawls well. Kosmanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nerdspoof The 3rd gets slowly back to his feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in for a takedown but Kosmanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kosmanov as he avoids it easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kosmanov defends well and Nerdspoof The 3rd ends up having to push Kosmanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Kosmanov has hold of one of Nerdspoof The 3rd's legs. Nerdspoof The 3rd is fighting the takedown attempt but Kosmanov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (0) vs (2) Kosmanov
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to control but Kosmanov passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control but Kosmanov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kosmanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB2#
Kosmanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nerdspoof The 3rd sees it coming and defends easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control from the bottom.
Kosmanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well. #SUB2#
Kosmanov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kosmanov is keen to just control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is a slippery customer.#T2#
Kosmanov is looking to advance position but Nerdspoof The 3rd won't allow it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling the position for now.
Kosmanov content to control rather than advance.
Kosmanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to roll over but Kosmanov keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Kosmanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Nerdspoof The 3rd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nerdspoof The 3rd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kosmanov being controlled here momentarily.
Kosmanov pushes down on Nerdspoof The 3rd's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Kosmanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nerdspoof The 3rd is just riding it out for now. Kosmanov eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov trying to control from Nerdspoof The 3rd's half guard. Nerdspoof The 3rd has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Kosmanov trying to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to keep a closed guard but Kosmanov is proving a slippery customer. #T5#
Nerdspoof The 3rd keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working hard here to advance position.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps moving.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd working for a triangle but Kosmanov defends it easily.
Kosmanov slips nicely into half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Nerdspoof The 3rd makes his way to full guard, as Kosmanov worked for a kimura.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control but Kosmanov passes easily into half guard.
Kosmanov trying to control the pace. #T7#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying is best to control the position here.
Kosmanov is looking to stall here but Nerdspoof The 3rd recovers full guard.
Kosmanov trying to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working from the bottom.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kosmanov stands and throws Nerdspoof The 3rd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (0) vs (5) Kosmanov#T8##SUB2#
Kosmanov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kosmanov working away.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to bench press Kosmanov off him but Kosmanov keeps the position. #T9##SUB2#
Kosmanov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nerdspoof The 3rd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Nerdspoof The 3rd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Kosmanov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nerdspoof The 3rd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kosmanov but great work by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (4) vs (5) Kosmanov
Kosmanov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (7) vs (5) Kosmanov#SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kosmanov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kosmanov and Nerdspoof The 3rd has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T10#
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosmanov keeps working.
Kosmanov tries to buck Nerdspoof The 3rd off but Nerdspoof The 3rd is having none of it.#SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings around for an armbar but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nerdspoof The 3rd's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (7) vs (7) Kosmanov
Kosmanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kosmanov trying to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov advances to half guard. #T11#
Kosmanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kosmanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kosmanov's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (11) vs (7) Kosmanov
Kosmanov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Kosmanov is really stuck here.
Kosmanov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nerdspoof The 3rd's guard. Nice work there by Kosmanov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (11) vs (9) Kosmanov
Kosmanov wants to pass the guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd is keeping the position.
Kosmanov is looking to advance position but Nerdspoof The 3rd has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (15) vs (9) Kosmanov#T12#
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to control but Kosmanov wriggling away.
Kosmanov regains half guard.
Kosmanov is looking for a sweep. Nerdspoof The 3rd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control from half guard but Kosmanov is working away.
Kosmanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to control the action in half guard but Kosmanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kosmanov tries to get to full guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd has control of the leg. #T14#
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (18) vs (9) Kosmanov
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping him busy.
Kosmanov is looking to regain half guard here but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kosmanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kosmanov is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Sep 03, 2023





180 cm
35 yrs
170 lbs



178 cm
26 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vladimir Kosmanov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Marski Martola!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Martola tries to keep at a distance but Kosmanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martola's coach down at FF Forever was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martola's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kosmanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martola. #TD#
Kosmanov lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kosmanov (2) vs (0) Martola
Kosmanov looking to sit in guard and control but Martola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kosmanov (2) vs (2) Martola
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kosmanov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kosmanov (4) vs (2) Martola
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Martola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martola looking to control. #T1#
Martola can't keep his opponent in guard - Kosmanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Martola keeping control of the position.
Kosmanov is taking a breather. Martola says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Kosmanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martola is just riding it out for now. Kosmanov eventually gives up the hold.
Martola wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping busy. #T2#
Kosmanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Martola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kosmanov trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Kosmanov is trying to work for a kimura but Martola is defending well. #T3#
Kosmanov is controlling the pace.
Martola tries to roll over but Kosmanov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kosmanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Kosmanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martola has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Kosmanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov passes into side control, despite Martola's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kosmanov (7) vs (2) Martola
Martola regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kosmanov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Kosmanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martola has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5##SUB2#
Martola actively working from the bottom here.
Kosmanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Martola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kosmanov is trying to work for a kimura but Martola is defending well. #SUB#
Kosmanov is working for a kimura but Martola is defending it quite comfortably. #T6##SUB#
Kosmanov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Martola defend it? Kosmanov steps over the head and cranks it - Martola is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kosmanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Kosmanov!
An out of breath Vladimir Kosmanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 02, 2023





159 cm
44 yrs
168 lbs



180 cm
35 yrs
170 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 40 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kosmanov defends well and Steel ends up having to push Kosmanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Kosmanov has Steel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kosmanov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steel tumbling to the mat - Kosmanov dives into Steel's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Kosmanov
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel keeping full guard, as Kosmanov tries to pass.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel managing to control the position. #T1#
Kosmanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kosmanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kosmanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kosmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Kosmanov trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T3#
Steel pulls Kosmanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kosmanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kosmanov wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Kosmanov
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Kosmanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (4) Kosmanov#T4#
Kosmanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Kosmanov controlling from the top position. #T5#
Kosmanov trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Steel pulls Kosmanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kosmanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kosmanov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (7) Kosmanov#T6#
Steel gets back to half guard.
Kosmanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kosmanov tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Kosmanov stalling.
Kosmanov wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
Steel tries to roll over but Kosmanov keeps him under control.#T7#
Kosmanov trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Steel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kosmanov is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Steel wants to get back to full guard but Kosmanov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (10) Kosmanov
Steel is letting Kosmanov control him for a moment. #T8#
Kosmanov advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (2) vs (12) Kosmanov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov controlling his opponent.
Kosmanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kosmanov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Steel is holding on tight.
Kosmanov tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Steel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T9#
Kosmanov mounts Steel! Really nice guard pass there!
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Kosmanov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Steel is surviving well by controlling Kosmanov's body position as best he can.
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Kosmanov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T10#
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kosmanov wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Kosmanov content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kosmanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
Kosmanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kosmanov wants to advance to full mount but Steel doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (12) Kosmanov
Kosmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosmanov, not yet.
Kosmanov working a defensive guard here.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kosmanov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (14) Kosmanov#T12#
Steel working a defensive guard but Kosmanov passes into half guard.
Kosmanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kosmanov prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel moves into full guard.
Kosmanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.
Kosmanov wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kosmanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T13#
Kosmanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kosmanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Kosmanov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (6) vs (14) Kosmanov
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Kosmanov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kosmanov has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kosmanov wins on points by 14 to 6.
Our winner, Vladimir Kosmanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SPFT #2     
Date:   Jul 23, 2023
#R1##TD#
Kosmanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Xanthopoulos!
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov is staying tight to Xanthopoulos's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kosmanov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kosmanov wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping him busy.
Kosmanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Xanthopoulos tries to buck Kosmanov off but Kosmanov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov working away.
Kosmanov with the ground and pound but Xanthopoulos regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
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. Kosmanov connects with a nice short shot to Xanthopoulos's temple. #T1#
Kosmanov is pressing down on Xanthopoulos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xanthopoulos is holding on for now.
Xanthopoulos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kosmanov. #SUB#
Kosmanov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Xanthopoulos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kosmanov has Xanthopoulos in his guard.#REVB#
Xanthopoulos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Kosmanov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Xanthopoulos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kosmanov.#T2#
Kosmanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov is working hard here to advance position.
Kosmanov is not content to let Xanthopoulos control the position.
Kosmanov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Xanthopoulos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Xanthopoulos is thwarting Kosmanov's attempts to control the position.
Kosmanov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Xanthopoulos jumps into side control!
Kosmanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosmanov keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov manages to get back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos moves into full mount! Kosmanov won't be happy about that! #T4#
Kosmanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Xanthopoulos blocks Kosmanov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kosmanov tries to reverse the position but Xanthopoulos maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xanthopoulos content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Xanthopoulos gets a takedown into half guard.
Kosmanov wants to get back to full guard.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xanthopoulos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kosmanov!
Xanthopoulos wants to control the pace but Kosmanov is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kosmanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Kosmanov is squirming around, avoiding Xanthopoulos's attempts to control the action.
Kosmanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Xanthopoulos has a good base and remains in mount.
Xanthopoulos controlling the pace for now.
Kosmanov is looking to improve his position but Xanthopoulos isn't that keen on the idea.
Xanthopoulos controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Kosmanov is looking to get to half guard.
Xanthopoulos controlling from the full mount.
Kosmanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Kosmanov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kosmanov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Xanthopoulos controlling the pace.
Kosmanov wants to get back to full guard but Xanthopoulos has passed into side control.
Kosmanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kosmanov regains half guard.
Kosmanov is looking to improve his position.
Kosmanov moves into full guard.
Xanthopoulos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Xanthopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kosmanov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Xanthopoulos was covering up waiting for the punch and Kosmanov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Xanthopoulos controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Xanthopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xanthopoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov throws an elbow that misses. Xanthopoulos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kosmanov's guard. Nice move by Xanthopoulos!#REVB##SUB#
Kosmanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xanthopoulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xanthopoulos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Xanthopoulos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kosmanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kosmanov has control of Xanthopoulos's left arm, preventing Xanthopoulos from doing any damage.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xanthopoulos is one step ahead there.
Xanthopoulos looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kosmanov trying to keep a closed guard but Xanthopoulos is proving a slippery customer.
Xanthopoulos slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Xanthopoulos manages to pass to mount!
Xanthopoulos looking to control but Kosmanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Kosmanov is looking to get to half guard.
Xanthopoulos can't control as he wanted to and Kosmanov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xanthopoulos prevents Kosmanov from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xanthopoulos lands a nice short elbow.
Xanthopoulos is controlling the pace. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xanthopoulos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kosmanov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Xanthopoulos manages to pass to mount!
Kosmanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xanthopoulos controlling from mount.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xanthopoulos wants to control the pace but Kosmanov is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xanthopoulos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!

Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: OFK 303 - Robson Vs Do Urden     
Date:   Jun 03, 2023
#R1#
Kim lands a jab to the head.
Kim throws a leg kick
and Kosmanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kosmanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Kosmanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kosmanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Kim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Kim looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kosmanov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kosmanov trying to control but Kim postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim tries to pass to full mount but Kosmanov defends it. #T1#
Kosmanov tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
Kim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kosmanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kim is controlling the pace.
Kosmanov controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kosmanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right.
Kim looks to land a right hand but Kosmanov moved out of range.#CL2#
Kim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kosmanov misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kim manages to break the clinch.
Kim lands with a good body shot.
Kim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kim with a nice cross.
Kosmanov slips under a jab from Kim.
Kim throws a big shot that misses.
Kosmanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kosmanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A clash of legs there as Kim blocks the low kick.#T3#
Kim with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kim.
Kosmanov misses with a few strikes there.
Kim was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kim takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Kim tries to clinch up but Kosmanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kim throws a push kick but Kosmanov slaps the foot to one side.
Kosmanov lands a head shot.
Kim moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.#CL2#
Kim clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kosmanov.
Kosmanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kosmanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov blocks an uppercut.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim lands with a light punch inside.
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kim stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Kosmanov.
Kim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kim tries a body shot but Kosmanov blocks it.
Kosmanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kosmanov lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kim - that landed with a thud.
Kim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kosmanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kosmanov is keeping busy.
Kosmanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasol Kim dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kosmanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Kim takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Kosmanov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Kim is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Kim is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Kosmanov looking to control but instead Kim has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kosmanov is stalling here. Kim is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kosmanov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kim has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kosmanov stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kim working away.#T2#
Kosmanov manages to get back to half guard.
Kim thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kosmanov wants to control but Kim is keeping busy.
Kim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yasol Kim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kosmanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Kim is keen to just control but Kosmanov is a slippery customer.#T3#
Kosmanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Kim trying to control the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kim trying to control the action but Kosmanov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kosmanov.
Kim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kosmanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kim finds it's way round the side to connect with Kosmanov's head.
Kim cracks a nice hook into Kosmanov's ribs.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kim scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
Kim scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yasol Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kosmanov doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Kim holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Kosmanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kim up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov tries to land a knee to the head but Kim blocks with his arms.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasol Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Kosmanov.
A good leg kick by Kim.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Kosmanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kim gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kosmanov counters with a series of strikes. Kim will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kosmanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throws a leg kick but Kosmanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Kosmanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kosmanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
Kim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kim moves away from the strike by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kim.
Kosmanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kim.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosmanov walks into a straight right hand from Kim.
Kosmanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kim with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Kosmanov scores with a nice strike.
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kosmanov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yasol Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Kosmanov misses.
Kosmanov throws a combination that misses
and Kim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kosmanov scores with a nice head shot.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov lands a slapping body shot.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Kosmanov throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kosmanov at a distance.
Kim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kosmanov under the eye.#CL2#
Kim instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kim.
Kosmanov lands a right hand.
Yasol Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim lands a body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kosmanov is keeping busy.
Kim misses with a body punch.
Kim misses with a body punch.
Kosmanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Kosmanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim trying to control the position but instead, Kosmanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kim into the cage.
Kosmanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kosmanov misses with a knee to the head.
Kim dodges an elbow strike from Kosmanov.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosmanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow. #TD#
Kosmanov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kosmanov wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Kosmanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kosmanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vladimir Kosmanov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Kim tries to clinch but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kosmanov slips under a jab.
Kosmanov throwing a counter right hand but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim missing with a left hand there. Kosmanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kosmanov cracks Kim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kosmanov throws an off balance right hand
and Kim counters with a leg kick.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kim connects with a leg kick.
Kim lands with a straight right. Kosmanov didn't see that one coming.
Kim closes the distance but Kosmanov moves to the side
and Kosmanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kim counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kim misses with a right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Kosmanov defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Kim dips to his left and cracks Kosmanov with an uppercut!
Kim throws a shot to the body.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov needs to keep his hands up - Kim had a free shot at his head there.
Yasol Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kosmanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kim.
Kim swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kosmanov's sensitive parts.
Kim tries to clinch up.
Kim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kosmanov.
Kim misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kim is trying to defend but Kosmanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kosmanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kosmanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kosmanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov is looking to advance position but Kim won't allow it.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kim is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kosmanov jumps into side control!
Kim is looking to reverse the position.
Kosmanov takes a little break here. Kim wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kim to see if he's OK.
Kosmanov working the ground and pound.
Kim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kim trying to pass the guard but Kosmanov defending well. #T4#
Kosmanov keeping hold of Kim's head, controlling as best he can.
Kosmanov wants to get back to full guard.
Kim is keen to just control but Kosmanov is a slippery customer.
Kosmanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov is looking to control Kim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kosmanov avoid being mounted?
Kim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yasol Kim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kosmanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kim is looking to clinch.
Kim scores with a body shot.
Kim thumps Kosmanov with a low kick.
Kim feints and then cracks Kosmanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kosmanov down.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Some bone on bone action there as Kim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kosmanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kosmanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a looping left.
Kim looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kosmanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kosmanov in his tracks.
Kim swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
The crowd cheers as Kim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kosmanov doesn't seem phased though.
Kim misses with a right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
Kim fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Kosmanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim. #CL#
Kosmanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
Kim blocks a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim lands with a light punch inside.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kosmanov.
Kim prevents the takedown attempt.
Kosmanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kosmanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kim.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Yasol Kim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kim lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosmanov tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kosmanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kosmanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kosmanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kosmanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Kim blocking some punches.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Kosmanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim blocks a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosmanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kim gets underhooks to prevent Kosmanov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kosmanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosmanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yasol Kim.
I think Kim 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yasol Kim!

Yasol Kim is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Yasol Kim, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: OFK 298 - Howard Vs Kelly     
Date:   May 14, 2023
#R1#
DiAngelo shoots in looking for a takedown. Kosmanov tries to sprawl out of it but DiAngelo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kosmanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. DiAngelo ducked under it nicely.
DiAngelo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DiAngelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kosmanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kosmanov enables DiAngelo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kosmanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but DiAngelo controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kosmanov holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
DiAngelo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kosmanov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kosmanov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Kosmanov content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DiAngelo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DiAngelo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kosmanov controls the pace.
Kosmanov pushes down on DiAngelo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kosmanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kosmanov controlling the pace.
Kosmanov continues to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DiAngelo wants to improve his position but Kosmanov 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. Kosmanov connects with a nice short shot to DiAngelo's temple.
Still in half guard, Kosmanov seems content to control.
Kosmanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Kosmanov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Kosmanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Kosmanov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
DiAngelo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kosmanov passes into side control!
DiAngelo is letting Kosmanov control him for a moment.
Kosmanov is putting a hurting on DiAngelo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kosmanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kosmanov taking a breather here.
DiAngelo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Kosmanov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
DiAngelo is looking for a sweep. Kosmanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Kosmanov seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov passes to side control.
Kosmanov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused DiAngelo some visible discomfort.
Kosmanov cracks DiAngelo with a big right hand but DiAngelo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kosmanov taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DiAngelo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kosmanov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kosmanov with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Kosmanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kosmanov content to control rather than advance.
Kosmanov passes to full mount!
Kosmanov content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
DiAngelo regains half guard.
DiAngelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
DiAngelo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kosmanov lands strikes from half guard.
Kosmanov is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for DiAngelo!
Kosmanov scoring with strikes but DiAngelo is staying in there.
DiAngelo is trying desperately to improve position.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
DiAngelo taking shots to the head. #ROC#DiAngelo is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Kosmanov.
DiAngelo is still in real trouble! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Vladimir Kosmanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DiAngelo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov landing shots from mount.
Kosmanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Kosmanov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has DiAngelo covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov retains his lightweight title!
Vladimir Kosmanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFK 289 - Santaban Vs Marek     
Date:   Apr 15, 2023
#R1#
Jankovic slips a straight right by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Jankovic counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jankovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Kosmanov is wise to it.
Jankovic avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Jankovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Kosmanov steps away.
Kosmanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Jankovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a combination. Jankovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kosmanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Jankovic misses with a right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Marko Jankovic has been cut.
Kosmanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Jankovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jankovic is just out of range.
Kosmanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Kosmanov tries to clinch #KD2#
and Jankovic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kosmanov! Jankovic lets Kosmanov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Kosmanov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oh Kosmanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been hearing reports that Kosmanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Kosmanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jankovic's half guard.
Kosmanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kosmanov is breathing heavily.
Jankovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kosmanov is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Jankovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jankovic.
Jankovic pulls Kosmanov in to control the position.
Kosmanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jankovic is pulling down on Kosmanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kosmanov, at least for the moment.
Kosmanov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jankovic keeps working. #T3#
Kosmanov is really struggling to control Jankovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jankovic prevents Kosmanov from moving into mount.
Kosmanov working away.
Kosmanov tries to advance to mount but Jankovic denies him.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but Jankovic is working away.
Kosmanov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jankovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov is keen to just control but Jankovic is a slippery customer.
Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov lands strikes from half guard.
Jankovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kosmanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kosmanov trying to pass the guard but Jankovic defending well.
Still in half guard, Kosmanov seems content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kosmanov continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marko Jankovic's cut.
That's time! Kosmanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jankovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jankovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Kosmanov steps away.
A punch lands to the side of Kosmanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kosmanov darts in looking for a takedown but Jankovic gets double underhooks and turns Kosmanov into the cage.
Jankovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankovic.
Kosmanov lands a body punch.
Jankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosmanov throws a head punch that misses.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Jankovic.
Still in the clinch, Kosmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Jankovic breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic looks to throw the jab but Kosmanov is out of range.
Kosmanov misses with a double jab
and Jankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Jankovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick from Jankovic.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick from Jankovic.
Kosmanov looks to land a left hand but Jankovic moved out of range nicely.
Marko Jankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Kosmanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jankovic throws out a counter right but Kosmanov avoids it with no problem.
Jankovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jankovic is looking to land body kicks.
Jankovic thumps Kosmanov with a low kick.
Kosmanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jankovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Jankovic thuds his right hand into Kosmanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kosmanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marko Jankovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kosmanov misses with a double jab
and Jankovic counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Kosmanov lands with a hook. Jankovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kosmanov lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kosmanov.#T3#
Jankovic looks to land a left hand but Kosmanov moved out of range nicely.
Kosmanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kosmanov lands with a hook. Jankovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kosmanov swings widly with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a straight right hand.
Kosmanov misses with a left hand
and Jankovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kosmanov's knee momentarily.
Kosmanov throws a big shot that misses.
Jankovic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jankovic drops Kosmanov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jankovic follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Jankovic!
In his post fight interview, Marko Jankovic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: OFK 284 - Kosmanov Vs Santaban     
Date:   Mar 26, 2023
#R1#
Santaban misses with a leg kick
and Kosmanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santaban bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Santaban is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santaban scores with a nice strike.
Santaban misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Kosmanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santaban waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kosmanov.
We've been hearing reports that Kosmanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Santaban ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Uniesky Santaban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santaban.
Santaban swings widly with a right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santaban throws a hook to the side of Kosmanov's head but Kosmanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santaban takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Santaban misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Kosmanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kosmanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santaban lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kosmanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kosmanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santaban is out of range and Kosmanov settles back down. #T1#
Santaban throws a hook but Kosmanov blocks it.
Santaban misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Santaban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uniesky Santaban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santaban takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kosmanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santaban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosmanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kosmanov checks a low kick from Santaban.
Santaban swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santaban throws an overhand right that lands on Kosmanov's shoulder, as Kosmanov tries to avoid the shot.
Santaban getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov misses with a body punch
and Santaban counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Santaban misses its intended target. #T2#
Santaban misses with a lunging right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Santaban misses with an uppercut.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot
and Santaban counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santaban. Kosmanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Kosmanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Santaban.
Nice uppercut lands for Kosmanov. That snapped Santaban's head back.
Kosmanov misses with a two punch combination.
Santaban misses with a hook. Kosmanov ducked under it nicely.
Kosmanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kosmanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some wild striking there from Santaban. #T3#
Kosmanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Santaban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Santaban.
Santaban misses with a hook to the body
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Santaban throws a right and a left that Kosmanov avoids nicely.
Santaban blocks a jab.
Santaban is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kosmanov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Kosmanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santaban drops his hands momentarily and Kosmanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Santaban takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kosmanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kosmanov slips a jab from Santaban.
Kosmanov defending well as Santaban loads up on a big left hand.
Santaban throws out a loose jab but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Santaban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santaban misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kosmanov dives in and grabs Santaban's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santaban pushes down on Kosmanov's head and hops out.
Santaban appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santaban tries to bum rush Kosmanov with a series of wild strikes but Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santaban misses with a low kick.
Kosmanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santaban connects with a jab.
Santaban throws a leg kick
and Kosmanov counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Santaban. That snapped Kosmanov's head back.
Kosmanov lands with a nice body punch.
Santaban misses with a right hand
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Santaban is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosmanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santaban.
Santaban misses with a two punch combination.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right.
Santaban now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uniesky Santaban dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Santaban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santaban was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
Santaban scores with a decent looking hook.
Kosmanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santaban at a distance.
Santaban lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Kosmanov can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Santaban and Kosmanov drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Santaban.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uniesky Santaban!
Uniesky Santaban is the new welterweight champion!
Uniesky Santaban took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: OFK 278 - Kosmanov Vs Ryan     
Date:   Mar 05, 2023
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Ryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kosmanov lands a body shot.
Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Kosmanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kosmanov slips under a jab from Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ryan, as that shot connected.
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kosmanov. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kosmanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kosmanov blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kosmanov tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kosmanov to the ground. Kosmanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosmanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Ryan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kosmanov to the mat! Kosmanov manages to get full guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Kosmanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryan's guard. #REVR#
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Kosmanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Kosmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosmanov wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kosmanov cracks Ryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kosmanov misses with a series of wild punches. #T4##TD2#
Kosmanov gets caught napping as Ryan dives in and scores a takedown. Kosmanov manages to retain guard.
Kosmanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosmanov seems keen to control Ryan's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosmanov, not yet.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kosmanov is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Ryan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Ryan finds it's target.
Kosmanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kosmanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Ryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kosmanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ryan trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving. #T1#
Kosmanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ryan trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Ryan passes Kosmanov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ryan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kosmanov's head.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosmanov keeps working. #T2#
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.
Kosmanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryan's back!
Ryan rolls, trying to escape but Kosmanov keeps control of the position.
Ryan trying to control but not successfully.
Kosmanov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kosmanov.
Will Kosmanov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Ryan right now. #SUB#
Ryan showing good submission defense here. #T3#
Kosmanov controlling from the back.
Ryan is really stuck here.
Ryan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryan trying to control but not successfully.
Kosmanov scores with strikes from the back.
Ryan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ryan can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kosmanov wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
A shot to the body from Ryan misses
and Kosmanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ryan works the jab nicely.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Kosmanov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ryan!
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
Ryan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kosmanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Vladimir Kosmanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov tries to move to full mount but Ryan actually manages to regain half guard.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Kosmanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kosmanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Ryan keeping full guard, as Kosmanov tries to pass.
Kosmanov distracts Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kosmanov trying to hold on to Ryan's head to control him but Ryan postures up.
Kosmanov is looking to improve his position.
Kosmanov is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard. #T2#
Kosmanov gets full guard.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov is adopting a defensive guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kosmanov defends it nicely.
Ryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Kosmanov. #KD#
Kosmanov drops Ryan with a nice combination! Kosmanov dives into Ryan's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#Ryan is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Eddie Ryan has been cut.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Ryan is still in real trouble! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryan seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Kosmanov is pushing down on Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Kosmanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ryan controlling the position for now.
Ryan moves into full guard.
Kosmanov passes Ryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kosmanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kosmanov prevents Ryan from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Ryan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kosmanov defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Kosmanov misses the target.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Kosmanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosmanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kosmanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Vladimir Kosmanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan takes one to the chin there.
Kosmanov lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kosmanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kosmanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Ryan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kosmanov lands with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kosmanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryan, which made it look bad.
Kosmanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#KD#
Kosmanov moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Ryan goes down! Can Kosmanov finish him!?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Kosmanov is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kosmanov is looking to improve his position.
Ryan is looking to advance position but Kosmanov won't allow it. #T3#
Ryan wants to take a breather but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Kosmanov wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Kosmanov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kosmanov is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.
Ryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kosmanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ryan jabs at Kosmanov's body.
Kosmanov looks to land a left hand but Ryan moved out of range nicely.
Kosmanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kosmanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov had his way with Eddie Ryan in that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Ryan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Ryan takes a swing at Kosmanov's ribcage but misses.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kosmanov is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Kosmanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan throws a good cross that connects.
Ryan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kosmanov scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Kosmanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kosmanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kosmanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Ryan checks a leg kick nicely.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan misses with a left hand
and Kosmanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kosmanov takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Kosmanov.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Ryan throws a jab when Kosmanov was well out of range.
Kosmanov tries to counter with a takedown but Ryan is quick to defend against it.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
Kosmanov misses the body punch
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan with a hook.
Ryan misses the jab.
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Kosmanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kosmanov punishes Ryan's body with a nice straight punch.
Kosmanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kosmanov missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target.
Kosmanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan lands with a nice body punch.
Ryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kosmanov at a distance.
Eddie Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosmanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Ryan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Kosmanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kosmanov has a takedown stuffed.
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the jaw.

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 Vladimir Kosmanov.
Well Kosmanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!

Vladimir Kosmanov retains his lightweight title!
Vladimir Kosmanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFK 274 - Kosmanov Vs Do Urden     
Date:   Feb 19, 2023
#R1#
Kosmanov slips a jab from Do Urden.
Kosmanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Drizzt Do Urden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Kosmanov misses.
Do Urden misses with a hook
and Kosmanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Do Urden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws out a loose jab but Do Urden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Do Urden throws out a loose jab but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do Urden swings widly with a right hand
and Do Urden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Do Urden misses with a lunging right hand
and Kosmanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Do Urden tests Kosmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kosmanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Do Urden sprawls well. He's pushed Kosmanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do Urden connects with the punch.
Kosmanov lands with a hook. Do Urden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Do Urden misses with a hook
and Kosmanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Do Urden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kosmanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Do Urden throws an off balance right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Do Urden is rocked!
Do Urden misses with a hook to the body
and Kosmanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Do Urden is still on wobbly legs! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Kosmanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Do Urden misses with a lunging right hand
and Kosmanov scores with a counter punch that sends Do Urden to the canvas! Kosmanov smells blood - he's punishing Do Urden with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Do Urden has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Vladimir Kosmanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: OFK 270 - Bomstærk Vs Kosmanov     
Date:   Feb 05, 2023
#R1#
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Bomstaerk dives in and grabs Kosmanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kosmanov pushes down on Bomstaerk's head and hops out.
Bomstaerk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kosmanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bobby Bomstaerk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Bomstaerk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bomstaerk connects with a body shot that sends Kosmanov's belly button to the back.
Bomstaerk looks to land a right hand but Kosmanov moved out of range.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good shot there by Kosmanov.
Bomstaerk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kosmanov is fending him off so far but Bomstaerk persists. Nope, Kosmanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Bomstaerk misses with a wild combination.
Kosmanov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the body.
Kosmanov throws a shot to the body.
Bomstaerk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomstaerk throws the left hand but Kosmanov avoids the punch easily.
Kosmanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kosmanov misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Bomstaerk tried to score with a low kick but Kosmanov checks it.
Bomstaerk misses with a left hand
and Kosmanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bomstaerk misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kosmanov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bomstaerk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kosmanov avoids it really well and circles away.
Bomstaerk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kosmanov is out of range.
Bomstaerk throws a right hand that Kosmanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kosmanov also avoids with ease.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot that snaps Bomstaerk's head back.
Bomstaerk throws an off balance right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bomstaerk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kosmanov is fending him off so far but Bomstaerk persists. Nope, Kosmanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kosmanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bomstaerk shoots in and drives through. Kosmanov sprawls well.
Bomstaerk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosmanov moves away.
Kosmanov lands a nice hook to Bomstaerk's body. Bomstaerk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bomstaerk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A combination from Bomstaerk does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomstaerk misses with the body kick
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Bomstaerk walks straight into a right hand from Kosmanov - that's dropped him! Kosmanov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bomstaerk from any more punishment! Bomstaerk complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Vladimir Kosmanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: OFK 266 - Kosmanov Vs Presley     
Date:   Jan 22, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Presley darts in and clinches Kosmanov up against the cage.
Kosmanov managing to block the knees to the body from Presley.
A short uppercut from Kosmanov.
Presley blocks the elbow strike.
Kosmanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kosmanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Presley blocks an uppercut.
Presley tries to work over Kosmanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Presley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Presley avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
Kosmanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kosmanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kosmanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Presley blocking some punches.
Kosmanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been hearing reports that Kosmanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kosmanov fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Presley tries a body shot but Kosmanov blocks it.
A short uppercut from Kosmanov.
Presley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Presley scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Presley.
A left hand lands to the body for Kosmanov. #T1#
Kosmanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Presley avoids the damage to the body.
Kosmanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Presley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kosmanov is keeping busy.
Presley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kosmanov.
Presley misses with a punch on the inside.
Presley is working Kosmanov over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Presley obliges.
Presley looking to throw knees to the head but Kosmanov is blocking nicely.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kosmanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Presley looking to stall.
Kosmanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Kosmanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Presley backwards. #T2#
Presley misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosmanov's elbow.
Kosmanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
Kosmanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Presley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
A head punch on the inside from Kosmanov fails to land.
Kosmanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Presley controls his hands.
Presley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Presley stalling in the clinch but Kosmanov improves position.
Presley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kosmanov blocks an uppercut.
Kosmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Presley controls the action.
Presley works on Kosmanov's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Presley.
Presley prevents a body shot from Kosmanov.
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Presley blocking some punches. #T3#
Presley trying to control the position but instead, Kosmanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Presley into the cage.
Presley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Presley stalling against the cage.
Kosmanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kosmanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Presley scores with a shoulder strike.
Presley takes a shot to the head.
Presley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Presley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kosmanov prevents a body shot from Presley.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Presley lands an uppercut.
Presley misses with a knee strike.
Presley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Presley's elbow.
Presley working Kosmanov over with knees to the body.
Presley lands a right hand. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Presley - that landed with a thud.
Kosmanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kosmanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Presley presses Kosmanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Presley closes the distance and clinches.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kosmanov blocks an uppercut.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Presley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Presley prevents Kosmanov from breaking the clinch.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosmanov blocks an uppercut.
Presley just leaning against Kosmanov, taking a breather.
A short left from Presley.
Presley throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov. #BC#
Kosmanov manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Presley instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Presley blocking some punches.
Presley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kosmanov is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elvis Presley will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Presley tries to clinch up
and Kosmanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Presley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kosmanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Presley closes the distance but Kosmanov moves to the side
and Kosmanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kosmanov throws an overhand right that lands on Presley's shoulder, as Presley tries to avoid the shot.
Presley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kosmanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elvis Presley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kosmanov moves out of range as Presley throws a body kick. #T1##CL2#
Presley gets a clinch.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
Kosmanov misses with a punch to the body.
Presley lands with a right to the head.
Kosmanov lands a left hand.
Presley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kosmanov.
Presley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Elvis Presley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Presley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
Presley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kosmanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kosmanov fails to land.
Presley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Presley looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Presley seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#T2#
Presley is looking to control Kosmanov's arms but Kosmanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Presley has his back to the cage.
Presley prevents a body shot from Kosmanov.
Presley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Presley.
Presley has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Presley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Presley tries to work over Kosmanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Presley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosmanov.
Presley missing with knees to the body.
Presley lands with a left to the head.
Presley tries to work over Kosmanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kosmanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Presley pushes Kosmanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kosmanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Presley. #T3#
Kosmanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kosmanov blocks a body shot from Presley.
Presley working aggressively here.
Presley is trying to maintain a safe position but Kosmanov gets an underhook and turns Presley into the cage.
Kosmanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kosmanov lands a right hand.
Presley stops a takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Presley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kosmanov managing to block the knees to the body from Presley.
Kosmanov is leaning against Presley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
Kosmanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Presley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Still in the clinch, Kosmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Presley has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
Come on Presley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kosmanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Kosmanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kosmanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Kosmanov - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov misses with some punches. #TD#
Kosmanov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kosmanov manages to end up in side control.
Kosmanov throws an elbow but Presley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kosmanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kosmanov wants to control but Presley is keeping him busy.
Kosmanov in side control, throwing shots but Presley defends.
Kosmanov wants to control but Presley is keeping him busy.
Kosmanov lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Elvis Presley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Presley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kosmanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Presley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elvis Presley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Kosmanov.#CL2#
Kosmanov tries to keep at a distance but Presley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Kosmanov.
A right hand to the body from Presley.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
Kosmanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Presley trying to control the position but instead, Kosmanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Presley into the cage.
Presley prevents a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
Presley blocks an uppercut.
Presley blocks a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosmanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Presley.
A short uppercut from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
Presley tries to work over Kosmanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kosmanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
Kosmanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kosmanov lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov scores with a shot to the side of Presley's head.
Presley trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Kosmanov tries a body shot but Presley blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov blocks a body shot from Presley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Presley. #TD#
Kosmanov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Presley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Presley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Presley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kosmanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Presley keeps moving.
Kosmanov controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Kosmanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Presley wants to clinch but Kosmanov slips to the side
and Kosmanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Presley tries to clinch up
and Kosmanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kosmanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Presley moves into range and clinches up with Kosmanov.
Come on Presley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Presley fails to land.
Presley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Kosmanov. #TD#
Kosmanov wants the takedown. Presley is fighting it off but Kosmanov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Presley's guard against the cage.

Presley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Presley forces Kosmanov back against the cage and clinches.
Kosmanov lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kosmanov.
Presley blocks a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Presley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kosmanov gets through Presley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kosmanov blocks a body shot from Presley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kosmanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##TD#
Kosmanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Presley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kosmanov prevents Presley from getting back to his feet.
Kosmanov throws a strike but Presley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Presley tries to free his leg and advance position but Kosmanov is retaining full guard.
Kosmanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Presley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Presley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosmanov.
Vladimir Kosmanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov won't allow Presley to sweep him here.
Kosmanov wants to pass the guard but Presley is keeping the position.#T1#
Kosmanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kosmanov looking to pass the guard.
Kosmanov content to stall in guard here.
Kosmanov lands a couple of elbows.
Kosmanov slips nicely into half guard.
Kosmanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Presley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
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.
Kosmanov working over Presley with some ground and pound. Presley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kosmanov lands a nice short elbow.
Kosmanov drops an elbow to the side of Presley's head.
Kosmanov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov working the head and body with strikes.
Kosmanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kosmanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kosmanov trying to mount his opponent but Presley defends it. #T3#
Presley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kosmanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Presley defending well though.
Kosmanov looks to land a strike but Presley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Presley keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Presley can do to turn this around?
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Presley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Presley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Presley has Kosmanov pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Presley slips a jab from Kosmanov.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Presley needs to keep his hands up - Kosmanov had a free shot at his head there.
Presley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Presley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Presley misses with a wild body shot.
Kosmanov throws a right and a left that Presley avoids nicely.
Presley is looking for the big counter here.
Kosmanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Presley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kosmanov digs a good body shot into Presley's ribs.#TD#
Kosmanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Presley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kosmanov is in Presley's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Presley seems keen to control Kosmanov's posture.
Presley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov had his way with Elvis Presley in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Presley throws an overhand right that lands on Kosmanov's shoulder, as Kosmanov tries to avoid the shot.
Kosmanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kosmanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Presley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kosmanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Presley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Presley slips a jab and a cross from Kosmanov.
Presley takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Presley drives through and clinches with Kosmanov against the cage.
Presley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley stalling in the clinch but Kosmanov improves position.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Presley.
Kosmanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Presley working aggressively here.
Kosmanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley. #T1#
Presley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Presley working aggressively here.
Kosmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kosmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Presley tries to work over Kosmanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kosmanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
Presley is leaning against Kosmanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kosmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kosmanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Presley prevents it.
Presley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Kosmanov.
Kosmanov pushes Presley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Presley tries to land knees in the clinch but Kosmanov avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a right hand.
Presley tries to stall but Kosmanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kosmanov looking for a takedown. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Kosmanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalling in the clinch from Presley.
A short right from Kosmanov.
Presley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#TD#
Kosmanov has clasped his hands together around Presley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kosmanov working the strikes but Presley uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kosmanov slips a nice elbow through Presley's hands, connecting with Presley's forehead.
Kosmanov throwing shots but Presley is blocking nicely.
Kosmanov stalling.
Presley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosmanov. #T3#
Ground and pound from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Presley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kosmanov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kosmanov wants to control but Presley is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kosmanov with the ground and pound but Presley uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kosmanov stays in close to Presley's body and controls the position.
Kosmanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Presley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kosmanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kosmanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Presley.
Kosmanov is looking to counter the offense by Presley and move into the clinch.
Presley wants to clinch
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.
Presley walks into a jab.
Presley scores with a head kick.
Kosmanov sizes up Presley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Presley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kosmanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kosmanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!

Vladimir Kosmanov retains his welterweight title!
Vladimir Kosmanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFK 262 - Kosmanov Vs Bomstærk     
Date:   Jan 08, 2023
#R1#
Kosmanov scores with a nice right hand.
Kosmanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bomstaerk doesn't seem bothered though.
Bomstaerk misses with a lunging right hand
and Kosmanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bomstaerk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bomstaerk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kosmanov defends it nicely.
Bomstaerk throws a combination that misses
and Kosmanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kosmanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Bomstaerk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
What's Kosmanov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kosmanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kosmanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bomstaerk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosmanov keeps working.
Bomstaerk advances to full mount. #T1#
Kosmanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kosmanov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Bomstaerk is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kosmanov has his hands clasped together but Bomstaerk extends and breaks Kosmanov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bomstaerk.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Bomstaerk!
Bobby Bomstaerk is the new lightweight champion!
Bobby Bomstaerk managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: OFK 257 - Chrismas Fight Night     
Date:   Dec 24, 2022
#R1#
Kosmanov lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes 's head back.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes . Kosmanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Kosmanov's head back.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kosmanov.
Barnes tries to bum rush Kosmanov with a series of wild strikes but Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a looping right.#TD#
Kosmanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving. #T1#
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov keeps trying to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kosmanov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kosmanov with a nice head shot there.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes , not yet.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Kosmanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kosmanov has passed into side control.
Kosmanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Kosmanov scores with punches from side control.
Kosmanov working the head with strikes.
Barnes trying to remain calm as Kosmanov controls from the top position.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Kosmanov keeps him under control.
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping busy.
Kosmanov slips a nice elbow through Barnes 's hands, connecting with Barnes 's forehead.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Kosmanov has passed into half guard.
Barnes is staying active underneath Kosmanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Kosmanov drops an elbow to the side of Barnes 's head.
Kosmanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kosmanov trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Barnes wants to sweep but Kosmanov has passed to side control!
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes lands a decent punch to the body there.
Barnes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnes 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.
Kosmanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes 's head.
Kosmanov is in close to Barnes 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Kosmanov works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Kosmanov postures up.
Barnes 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.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Kosmanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kosmanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes 's brow.
Kosmanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes 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.
Barnes trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kosmanov checks a leg kick.
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kosmanov throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barnes or perhaps it was just good defense by Kosmanov, which made it look bad.
Kosmanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kosmanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kosmanov works Barnes 's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes .
Kosmanov is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kosmanov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kosmanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes 's guard. #REVB#
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov controlling from the top position.
Vladimir Kosmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Barnes 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.
Kosmanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes 's head.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Kosmanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes 's head.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes 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.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kosmanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kosmanov trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnes tests Kosmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kosmanov with a hook.
Derrick Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes slips a jab from Kosmanov.
Derrick Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Barnes throws a lazy head kick
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Kosmanov's defenses. #TD2#
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Kosmanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Kosmanov is controlling the pace.
Kosmanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kosmanov is thwarting Barnes 's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Barnes tests Kosmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kosmanov slips a jab from Barnes .
Kosmanov tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov misses with a body punch
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes .
Kosmanov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barnes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kosmanov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kosmanov's guard now, I'm sure.
Kosmanov trying to control the position.
Kosmanov is looking to sweep but instead, Barnes has passed into half guard. #T1#
Ground and pound from Barnes .
Kosmanov trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Kosmanov tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes is trying to control. Kosmanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kosmanov trying to control here.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kosmanov's head.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kosmanov is pressing down on Barnes 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Kosmanov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kosmanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosmanov controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Kosmanov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Kosmanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Kosmanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barnes 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.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov working some strikes from top position.
Barnes 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.
Kosmanov stands up over Barnes , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kosmanov working some strikes from top position.
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound.
Kosmanov lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Kosmanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes wants to hit a sweep here but Kosmanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnes there!
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Kosmanov maintains control.
Kosmanov landing shots from mount.
Kosmanov breaks from Barnes 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Kosmanov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov avoids the attempt from Barnes to control.
Kosmanov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Barnes in real trouble here! The ref calls for Barnes to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Vladimir Kosmanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: OFK 249 - Knox Vs Barnes     
Date:   Nov 26, 2022
#R1#
Kosmanov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
We've been informed that Johnson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kosmanov misses with a wild combination.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kosmanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kosmanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Kosmanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kosmanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosmanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson misses with the combination. #T1#
Kosmanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kosmanov lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Remi Johnson has been cut.#TD2#
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kosmanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Kosmanov's guard.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kosmanov trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Johnson stays in close to Kosmanov's body and controls the position.
Kosmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosmanov, not yet.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Kosmanov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kosmanov 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.#T3#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kosmanov. Kosmanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosmanov staying out of range there.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson misses with a hook. Kosmanov ducked under it nicely.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a right hand that Kosmanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kosmanov also avoids with ease.
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Kosmanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut.
Kosmanov misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remi Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kosmanov off to one side.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kosmanov.#TD#
Kosmanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kosmanov lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Kosmanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson wants to stand up but Kosmanov is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Kosmanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kosmanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Kosmanov sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kosmanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Kosmanov slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut.
Kosmanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Remi Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson stalks Kosmanov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kosmanov's face. Kosmanov staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kosmanov lands a jab-cross combination.
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Johnson defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kosmanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
As Johnson looks to move away, Kosmanov throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
Johnson scores with a one two! Kosmanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kosmanov throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kosmanov as he jumps to the side.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kosmanov is looking to counter punch.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Nice uppercut there from Kosmanov.
Vladimir Kosmanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson misses with a hook. Kosmanov ducked under it nicely.
Johnson swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kosmanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson checks a low kick from Kosmanov.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Kosmanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Kosmanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kosmanov scrambles back to his feet.
Kosmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Kosmanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Kosmanov slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Kosmanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kosmanov throws a head punch that misses.
Kosmanov tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kosmanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Kosmanov can't get the takedown.
Kosmanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a body punch.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Kosmanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kosmanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosmanov prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
Kosmanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Kosmanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kosmanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow. #T2#
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosmanov tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosmanov throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses with a hook. Kosmanov ducked under it nicely.
Kosmanov takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Kosmanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target.
Kosmanov lands with a good body shot.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosmanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kosmanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Kosmanov misses the target.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Kosmanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Kosmanov slips a straight right by Johnson.
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kosmanov lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson misses with a hook. Kosmanov ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Kosmanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.#T1#
Kosmanov misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Kosmanov avoids it well.
Kosmanov looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Kosmanov misses with a looping right.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kosmanov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target.
Johnson defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Johnson misses. #T2#
Kosmanov misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Kosmanov moves away and avoids it.
Kosmanov throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Kosmanov on that attempt.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Johnson misses.
A big left from Kosmanov misses.
Kosmanov throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kosmanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Kosmanov manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Kosmanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kosmanov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kosmanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kosmanov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Kosmanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Kosmanov has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kosmanov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut lands for Kosmanov. That snapped Johnson's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kosmanov counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Kosmanov finds it's target.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kosmanov tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kosmanov to the ground. Kosmanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Kosmanov counters with a huge left! Johnson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kosmanov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Johnson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kosmanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Vladimir Kosmanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: OFK 238 -     
Date:   Oct 16, 2022
#R1#
Vaiduoklis defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
Vaiduoklis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kosmanov throws a solid leg kick but Vaiduoklis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kosmanov.
Kosmanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaiduoklis.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Vaiduoklis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kosmanov scores with a three punch combo!
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Vaiduoklis.
Kosmanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaiduoklis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaiduoklis misses with the body kick
and Kosmanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kosmanov digs a good hook to Vaiduoklis's body.
Vaiduoklis misses with a straight right.
Kosmanov is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Vaiduoklis misses with a looping right.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis stuns Kosmanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaiduoklis misses with a looping right.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook but Kosmanov blocks it.
Vaiduoklis throws a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but Kosmanov avoids it.
Vaiduoklis is looking to slow Kosmanov down with leg kicks.
Kosmanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kosmanov blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vaiduoklis throws a sloppy body shot
and Kosmanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kosmanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaiduoklis.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kosmanov lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kosmanov slips a jab from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kosmanov punishes Vaiduoklis's body with a nice straight punch.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a right hook to the body.
Kosmanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Vaiduoklis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis throws a series of punches but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis wants to land a leg kick but Kosmanov is out of range.
Kosmanov scores with a jab. Vaiduoklis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a left hand but Kosmanov moved out of range nicely.
Vaiduoklis takes one to the side of the head.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick.
Donk. Vaiduoklis catches Kosmanov right on the button with a cross.
Kosmanov misses with the combination. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov throws a combination that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Kosmanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Vaiduoklis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov blocks the strikes from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kosmanov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaiduoklis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juodasis Vaiduoklis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kosmanov moves forwards but Vaiduoklis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kosmanov connects with a right hand. Vaiduoklis shakes it off.
Kosmanov takes one to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily.
Kosmanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a solid leg kick but Kosmanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis misses the shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis connects with a body shot that sends Kosmanov's belly button to the back.
Vaiduoklis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Vaiduoklis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a front kick but Kosmanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kosmanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kosmanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Vaiduoklis off the cage and back into range.
Vaiduoklis scores with a leg kick.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vaiduoklis misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Vaiduoklis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vaiduoklis dips to his left and cracks Kosmanov with an uppercut!
Vaiduoklis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A combination from Vaiduoklis does no damage.
Kosmanov checks a low kick from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a series of strikes that have Kosmanov backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Vaiduoklis lands a high kick!
Vaiduoklis dodges the punch combination from Kosmanov.
A head kick misses from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosmanov moves away.
It looked like Kosmanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Kosmanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kosmanov.
Kosmanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the body from Vaiduoklis misses
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Vaiduoklis. Beautiful body shot.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis throws a front kick that sends Kosmanov stumbling back into the cage.
Kosmanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab lands there for Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Vaiduoklis misses.
Kosmanov is looking to counter punch.
Vaiduoklis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Kosmanov misses the target.
Vaiduoklis lands with an uppercut that bounces Kosmanov off the cage and back into range.
Vaiduoklis scores with a sloppy right hand. Kosmanov should have avoided that one.
Vaiduoklis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kosmanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vaiduoklis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosmanov moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vaiduoklis misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Vaiduoklis feints and then cracks Kosmanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kosmanov down.
Vaiduoklis swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kosmanov counter with a right hand.
Kosmanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaiduoklis moves away.
Vaiduoklis scores with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vaiduoklis scores with a decent looking hook.
Kosmanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Vaiduoklis does it's job there.
Kosmanov cracks Vaiduoklis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Kosmanov finds it's target.
Vaiduoklis misses with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Vaiduoklis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juodasis Vaiduoklis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that misses.
Vaiduoklis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kosmanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Vaiduoklis off the cage and back into range.
Vaiduoklis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kosmanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick as Vaiduoklis jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a left hand
and Vaiduoklis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vaiduoklis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kosmanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kosmanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Vaiduoklis lands a jab to Kosmanov's midsection.
Vaiduoklis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
As Vaiduoklis looks to move away, Kosmanov throws a big counter combo but Vaiduoklis just gets out of the way.
Kosmanov throws a good cross that connects.
Vaiduoklis tests Kosmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Vaiduoklis
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaiduoklis misses with a left hand
and Kosmanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis misses with a looping left.
Vaiduoklis looks to throw the jab but Kosmanov is out of range. #T2#
Vaiduoklis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vaiduoklis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kosmanov if he has to take too many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vaiduoklis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target.
Vaiduoklis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vaiduoklis throws a right and a left that Kosmanov avoids nicely.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov misses the body punch
and Vaiduoklis counters with a three punch combo that has Kosmanov backing up. Kosmanov nods at Vaiduoklis to acknowledge the strikes.
Kosmanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaiduoklis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Kosmanov looks to throw the jab but Vaiduoklis is out of range. #T3#
Vaiduoklis lands a jab to the nose.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kosmanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Vaiduoklis misses.
Vaiduoklis works Kosmanov's body with a nice hook.
Kosmanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kosmanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vaiduoklis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kosmanov is able to avoid easily.
Kosmanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaiduoklis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaiduoklis slips a jab and a cross from Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vaiduoklis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov avoids the head kick by Vaiduoklis.
Kosmanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaiduoklis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vaiduoklis feints a jab promting Kosmanov to slip. Vaiduoklis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kosmanov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Kosmanov. That snapped Vaiduoklis's head back.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vaiduoklis loads up on a big right hand but Kosmanov slips the punch.
It looked like Kosmanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vaiduoklis.
Kosmanov defending well as Vaiduoklis loads up on a big left hand.
Kosmanov tries to move into range but Vaiduoklis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a body kick
and Kosmanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juodasis Vaiduoklis really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Kosmanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kosmanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Vaiduoklis was well out of range.
Vaiduoklis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kosmanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kosmanov lands a jab to Vaiduoklis's midsection.
Vaiduoklis misses with a shot to the body
and Kosmanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target.
Kosmanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaiduoklis throws out the jab.
Kosmanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis needs to keep his hands up - Kosmanov had a free shot at his head there.
Vaiduoklis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Kosmanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vaiduoklis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Kosmanov misses its target.
Kosmanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vaiduoklis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kosmanov thinking.
Kosmanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis loads up on a big right hand but Kosmanov slips the punch.
Vaiduoklis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kosmanov doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. That's going to slow Kosmanov down.
Kosmanov scores with a jab. Vaiduoklis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kosmanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vaiduoklis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vaiduoklis throws out a loose jab but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kosmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Kosmanov as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis tests Kosmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice hook to Kosmanov's body. Kosmanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kosmanov lands with a right hand.
Vaiduoklis lands a slapping body shot.
Kosmanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vaiduoklis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kosmanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaiduoklis circles away.
Vaiduoklis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vaiduoklis scores with a body shot. #T3#
Kosmanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vaiduoklis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vaiduoklis throws a poor cross that misses
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.
Vaiduoklis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaiduoklis moves forwards but Kosmanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Vaiduoklis is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis stuns Kosmanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kosmanov lands with a cross.
Vaiduoklis is still on wobbly legs! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Kosmanov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Vaiduoklis right on the button. Vaiduoklis goes down! Kosmanov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kosmanov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov retains his lightweight title!
Vladimir Kosmanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFK 232 - Irwin Vs Jahouli     
Date:   Sep 25, 2022
#R1#
Bomstaerk throws a series of punches but Kosmanov avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Bomstaerk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kosmanov's guard.
Kosmanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kosmanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bomstaerk manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kosmanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bomstaerk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kosmanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bomstaerk looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov won't allow Bomstaerk to get back to his feet.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Bomstaerk.#SUB2#
Kosmanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Bomstaerk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kosmanov is aware though and is defending well.
Bomstaerk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Kosmanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kosmanov stops Bomstaerk from standing up.
Bomstaerk is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kosmanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bomstaerk's head.
Kosmanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Bomstaerk has an active guard here but Kosmanov has managed to pass into half guard.
Bomstaerk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kosmanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kosmanov slips a nice elbow through Bomstaerk's hands, connecting with Bomstaerk's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kosmanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kosmanov stops Bomstaerk from getting back to his feet.
Bomstaerk trying to control from the bottom.
Kosmanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kosmanov stops Bomstaerk from getting back to his feet.
Kosmanov trying to control from half guard but Bomstaerk is working away.
Kosmanov working Bomstaerk over with strikes.
Bomstaerk is looking to escape.
Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov controlling the action here.
Bomstaerk has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kosmanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Kosmanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kosmanov stops Bomstaerk from getting back to his feet.
Kosmanov slips a nice elbow through Bomstaerk's hands, connecting with Bomstaerk's forehead.
Bomstaerk is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Bomstaerk actively working from the bottom here.
Kosmanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Bomstaerk flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bomstaerk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kosmanov working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov controlling the action here.#ES2#
Bomstaerk has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kosmanov is on him like a limpet, forcing Bomstaerk back against the cage.#T4#
Bomstaerk looking for a takedown.
Bomstaerk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kosmanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kosmanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kosmanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosmanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown but Kosmanov shows good takedown defense.
Kosmanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.#TD#
Kosmanov gets a double leg takedown into Bomstaerk's guard.#SUB2#
Bomstaerk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosmanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bomstaerk looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kosmanov has picked Bomstaerk up and slammed him! Bomstaerk can't keep hold of the triangle and Kosmanov manages to pass to side control!
Kosmanov cracks Bomstaerk with a big elbow.
Bomstaerk pushes Kosmanov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kosmanov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bomstaerk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kosmanov lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Kosmanov feints and as Bomstaerk raises his hands in defense, Kosmanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kosmanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bomstaerk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kosmanov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kosmanov working a defensive guard here.
Kosmanov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kosmanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk works over Kosmanov with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Bomstaerk with a nice head shot there.
Bomstaerk stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov has momentary wrist control but Bomstaerk slips an elbow through the middle.
Bomstaerk stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.
Bomstaerk is pushing down on Kosmanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kosmanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Bomstaerk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kosmanov manages to get to full guard.
Bomstaerk scoring with some ground and pound.
Bomstaerk trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bomstaerk is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bomstaerk can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bomstaerk wants to pass the guard but Kosmanov is keeping the position.
Bomstaerk connects with a couple of short punches.
Kosmanov working a defensive guard here.
Bomstaerk stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.#SUB#
Kosmanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bomstaerk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bomstaerk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kosmanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Bomstaerk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kosmanov defends well.
Kosmanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Bomstaerk is looking to stand up but Kosmanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Kosmanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bomstaerk looking for a sweep. Not yet Bomstaerk, not yet. #SUB2#
Bomstaerk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosmanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bomstaerk wants to sweep but no luck.
Kosmanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bomstaerk manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kosmanov lands a right hand.
Kosmanov scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Kosmanov - that landed with a thud.
Bomstaerk is breathing heavily.#BC#
Kosmanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bomstaerk shoots and misses
and Kosmanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kosmanov punishes Bomstaerk's body with a nice straight punch.
Kosmanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bobby Bomstaerk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomstaerk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bomstaerk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kosmanov.
Bomstaerk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kosmanov staying out of range there.
Kosmanov lands with a straight right. Bomstaerk didn't see that one coming.
Bomstaerk tries to move into range but Kosmanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bobby Bomstaerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Bomstaerk misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Kosmanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown but Kosmanov shows good takedown defense.
Bomstaerk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kosmanov pinned against the cage. Kosmanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kosmanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good work by Bomstaerk as he checks the leg kick.
Kosmanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kosmanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Bomstaerk misses the target.
Bomstaerk misses with a hook to the body
and Bomstaerk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Bomstaerk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bomstaerk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Bomstaerk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomstaerk wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping him busy.
Kosmanov gets back to full guard.
Bomstaerk trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Bomstaerk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Bomstaerk controlling him for the moment.
Bomstaerk is fighting to break Kosmanov's control of his arms but Kosmanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kosmanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kosmanov is trying to control the position but Bomstaerk postures up.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
Bomstaerk stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Bomstaerk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Kosmanov trying to pass the guard but Bomstaerk defending well.
Kosmanov trying to control the pace.
Kosmanov winds up and cracks Bomstaerk with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ES2#
Bomstaerk makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Kosmanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bomstaerk!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bomstaerk takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #ES2#
Bomstaerk bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Vladimir Kosmanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kosmanov lands a really nice looking cross but Bomstaerk seems unphased. #T3#
Kosmanov misses with a straight right.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bomstaerk shoots in and drives through. Kosmanov sprawls well.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kosmanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bomstaerk doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Kosmanov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kosmanov winds up and cracks Bomstaerk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bomstaerk tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kosmanov manages to move to mount!
Kosmanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Kosmanov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bomstaerk can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bomstaerk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosmanov slips a nice elbow through Bomstaerk's hands, connecting with Bomstaerk's forehead.
Kosmanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Kosmanov there.
Bomstaerk is trying to stand up here but Kosmanov is controlling him well.
Well, if Kosmanov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bomstaerk is trying to stand back up but Kosmanov is controlling him
Kosmanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kosmanov content to control rather than advance.
Bomstaerk looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kosmanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bomstaerk momentarily.
Kosmanov scores with a shot to the body.
Bomstaerk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bomstaerk misses with a shot to the body
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bomstaerk throws a nice looking combination but Kosmanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kosmanov catches Bomstaerk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bomstaerk shoots in for a double leg but Kosmanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Bomstaerk has his takedown stuffed
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Kosmanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kosmanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bomstaerk momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Bomstaerk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Bomstaerk moves out of range.
A punch combination from Bomstaerk misses.
Bomstaerk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Bomstaerk is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#TD2#
Bomstaerk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kosmanov is trying to defend but Bomstaerk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Kosmanov gets back to full guard.
Bomstaerk won't allow Kosmanov to sweep him here.
Kosmanov is working hard here to advance position.
Kosmanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bomstaerk preventing the sweep.
Bomstaerk lands a couple of digs.
Kosmanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Kosmanov looking to control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bomstaerk looking to pass the guard.
Kosmanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kosmanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bomstaerk.
Kosmanov wants to get back to his feet but Bomstaerk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bomstaerk is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bomstaerk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kosmanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kosmanov lands with a shot to the body.
Bomstaerk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kosmanov lands a really nice looking cross but Bomstaerk seems unphased. #T3#
A combination from Bomstaerk does no damage.
A nice leg kick from Kosmanov, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD2#
Bomstaerk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kosmanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kosmanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bomstaerk's guard. #REVR#
Kosmanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kosmanov stays in close to Bomstaerk's body and controls the position.
Vladimir Kosmanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Bomstaerk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kosmanov has passed into half guard!
Kosmanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kosmanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kosmanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bomstaerk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES2#
Bomstaerk kicks off Kosmanov and gets to his feet. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Bomstaerk. Bomstaerk gets slowly back to his feet.
Kosmanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bomstaerk misses with a straight right.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Kosmanov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bomstaerk's guard.
Bomstaerk wants to stand up but Kosmanov is controlling him.
Kosmanov trying to control but Bomstaerk is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound.
Kosmanov won't allow Bomstaerk to get back to his feet.
Kosmanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Bomstaerk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov had his way with Bobby Bomstaerk in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Donk. Kosmanov catches Bomstaerk right on the button with a cross.
Bomstaerk needs to keep his hands up - Kosmanov had a free shot at his head there.
Kosmanov misses with a straight left.
Bomstaerk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kosmanov swivels and escapes.
Bomstaerk looks to throw the jab but Kosmanov is out of range.
Kosmanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kosmanov throws a combination. Bomstaerk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bomstaerk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bomstaerk missing with a left hand there. Kosmanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bomstaerk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kosmanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov moves away from the strike by Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kosmanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomstaerk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bomstaerk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bomstaerk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Bomstaerk drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1##SUB#
Kosmanov has his foot on Bomstaerk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bomstaerk works his way back into a safe position though.
Bomstaerk trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bomstaerk is trying to stand up here but Kosmanov is controlling him well.
Kosmanov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bomstaerk wants to get back to his feet.
Kosmanov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bomstaerk is trying to stand up here but Kosmanov is controlling him well. #T2#
Bomstaerk trying to control but Kosmanov postures up.
Bomstaerk wants to get back to full guard.
Kosmanov drops an elbow to the side of Bomstaerk's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kosmanov lands a nice short elbow.
Bomstaerk tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kosmanov manages to move to mount!
Bomstaerk working to try and regain half guard.
Kosmanov dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Bomstaerk is rocked!
Bomstaerk is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bomstaerk is still in real trouble! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Kosmanov with good strikes from the mount here!
Kosmanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Bomstaerk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kosmanov content just to control the position here.
Kosmanov with shots to the head and body - Bomstaerk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kosmanov dominating with strikes here.
Kosmanov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kosmanov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bomstaerk hang on?
Bomstaerk is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bomstaerk working to try and regain half guard.
Bomstaerk takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kosmanov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov retains his lightweight title!
Vladimir Kosmanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFK 226-Pellegrini Vs Kosmanov     
Date:   Sep 04, 2022
#R1#
Kosmanov checks a leg kick.
Kosmanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kosmanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Pellegrini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pellegrini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kosmanov checks a low kick from Pellegrini.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pellegrini fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kosmanov just manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov catches Pellegrini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Pellegrini misses.
And Kosmanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Pellegrini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Pellegrini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kosmanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pellegrini doesn't seem bothered though.
Pellegrini lands a nice hook to Kosmanov's body. Kosmanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kosmanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kosmanov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kosmanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pellegrini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kosmanov is able to avoid easily.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Pellegrini.
Kosmanov clobbers Pellegrini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pellegrini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kosmanov misses. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Pellegrini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kosmanov lands with a shot to the body.
Kosmanov lunges at Pellegrini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pellegrini's hand.
Pellegrini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kosmanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Pellegrini.
Kosmanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pellegrini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosmanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pellegrini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pellegrini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice jab there from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Kosmanov cracks Pellegrini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick but Kosmanov moved away.#T2#
Kosmanov scores with a jab.
Pellegrini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Pellegrini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pellegrini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov lands a couple of elbows.
Pellegrini has control of Kosmanov's left arm, preventing Kosmanov from doing any damage.
Pellegrini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosmanov being controlled here momentarily.
Kosmanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosmanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Kosmanov being controlled here momentarily.
Kosmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pellegrini is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosmanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kosmanov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pellegrini had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kosmanov sizes up Pellegrini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kosmanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pellegrini.
Kosmanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pellegrini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kosmanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Pellegrini looks to throw the jab but Kosmanov is out of range.
Pellegrini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pellegrini manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov works Pellegrini's body with a nice hook.
Pellegrini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pellegrini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pellegrini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pellegrini shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pellegrini throws a low kick but Kosmanov avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pellegrini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kosmanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kosmanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pellegrini misses with a right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Pellegrini was well out of range.
Pellegrini throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Pellegrini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Pellegrini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kosmanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pellegrini manages to avoid it.
Pellegrini throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kosmanov staying out of range there.
Pellegrini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pellegrini blocks a jab.
Pellegrini throws a low kick but Kosmanov avoids it.
Kosmanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Pellegrini misses the target.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
Pellegrini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kosmanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov scores with a nice right hand.
Kosmanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pellegrini is able to avoid easily.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right.
Pellegrini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kosmanov lands a right hook to the body.
Kosmanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kosmanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Pellegrini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pellegrini shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Pellegrini.
Kosmanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pellegrini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pellegrini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kosmanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kosmanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kosmanov connects with a right hand. Pellegrini shakes it off.
Pellegrini misses the shot to the body.
Kosmanov tests Pellegrini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pellegrini. Pellegrini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pellegrini looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
Pellegrini scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands with a right hand.
Pellegrini throws a big shot that misses.
Kosmanov misses with a hook to the body
and Pellegrini counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kosmanov's knee momentarily.#T2#
Kosmanov lands with a nice body punch.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot that sends Pellegrini's belly button to the back.
Pellegrini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Pellegrini throws a looping overhand right but Kosmanov ducks down to avoid it.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov tries to score with a low kick but Pellegrini moves his leg out of the way.
Kosmanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Pellegrini should have avoided that one.
Pellegrini jabs Kosmanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pellegrini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut
and Pellegrini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Pellegrini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kosmanov doesn't seem phased though.
Pellegrini misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kosmanov as he connects with a hook.
Kosmanov scores with a jab. Pellegrini acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Kosmanov gets the takedown into side control.

Pellegrini bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Kosmanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pellegrini checks a leg kick.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
As Kosmanov backs away, Pellegrini returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pellegrini takes one to the side of the head.
Pellegrini avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Pellegrini was well out of range.
Kosmanov slips a jab and a cross from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosmanov moves away.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pellegrini.
Kosmanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini connects with a body shot that sends Kosmanov's belly button to the back.
Pellegrini with a nice cross.
Vinnie Pellegrini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pellegrini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov tests Pellegrini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kosmanov walks into a jab.
Pellegrini looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Pellegrini loads up on a big right hand but Kosmanov slips the punch.
Pellegrini takes a swing at Kosmanov's ribcage but misses.
Kosmanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Pellegrini.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut.
Pellegrini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Pellegrini ducked under it nicely.
Pellegrini throws a body shot but no joy.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick
and Kosmanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kosmanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosmanov misses with a looping left.
Pellegrini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Kosmanov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kosmanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov 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.#R3#
Kosmanov clobbers Pellegrini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pellegrini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the head.
Kosmanov looks to land a combination but Pellegrini avoids it well.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Pellegrini misses its target.
A big right from Pellegrini misses.
Pellegrini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kosmanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kosmanov tests Pellegrini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Pellegrini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pellegrini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pellegrini lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini misses with a hook. Kosmanov ducked under it nicely.
Pellegrini loads up on a big right hand but Kosmanov slips the punch.
Kosmanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini staying out of range there.
Pellegrini slips a jab from Kosmanov.#T1#
Pellegrini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pellegrini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pellegrini misses the jab.
Kosmanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pellegrini with a body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Pellegrini jabs Kosmanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Kosmanov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pellegrini.
Pellegrini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kosmanov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kosmanov! But no joy.
Pellegrini scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kosmanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pellegrini throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov moves away from the strike by Pellegrini.
Kosmanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pellegrini loads up on a big right hand but Kosmanov slips the punch.
Kosmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Pellegrini to counter with a crisp jab.
Pellegrini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosmanov cracks Pellegrini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kosmanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pellegrini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kosmanov connects with a right hand. Pellegrini shakes it off.
Kosmanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pellegrini momentarily.
A lazy left from Pellegrini finds it's target.
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Pellegrini looks to land a right hand but Kosmanov moved out of range.
Pellegrini works Kosmanov's body with a nice hook.
Kosmanov throws a lazy right hand but Pellegrini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov cracks Pellegrini with an open hand slap.
Pellegrini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pellegrini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kosmanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pellegrini manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Kosmanov.#T3#
Pellegrini checks a low kick from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov walks into a stiff left hand from Pellegrini.
Kosmanov tries to move into range but Pellegrini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Kosmanov throws a leg kick but Pellegrini checks it.
Kosmanov throws an overhand right that lands on Pellegrini's shoulder, as Pellegrini tries to avoid the shot.
Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pellegrini.
Kosmanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Kosmanov lands.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pellegrini misses the target.
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pellegrini.
Pellegrini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kosmanov's hands.
Pellegrini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kosmanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov looks to land a left hand but Pellegrini moved out of range nicely.
Kosmanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pellegrini.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pellegrini.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosmanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pellegrini lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pellegrini takes a swing at Kosmanov's ribcage but misses.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick which misses Kosmanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kosmanov tries to avoid it.
Kosmanov with a hook.
Good leg kick by Pellegrini.
A jab from Kosmanov does it's job there.
Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini throws a front kick aimed at Kosmanov's knee but Kosmanov avoids it well.
Kosmanov lands a jab to the head.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Pellegrini cracks Kosmanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosmanov fails with the takedown.
Pellegrini feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pellegrini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kosmanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pellegrini at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Vladimir Kosmanov just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Pellegrini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini slips under a jab from Kosmanov.
Pellegrini misses with a hook.
Pellegrini works the jab nicely.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pellegrini manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Kosmanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pellegrini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kosmanov is keen to just control but Pellegrini is a slippery customer.
Pellegrini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pellegrini tries to roll over but Kosmanov keeps him under control.
Kosmanov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Kosmanov 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.
Pellegrini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kosmanov thows a huge punch but Pellegrini dodges it nicely.
Kosmanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov looks to land a strike but Pellegrini avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kosmanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pellegrini's head.
Kosmanov throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Pellegrini keeps moving.
Kosmanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kosmanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kosmanov throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kosmanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick from Pellegrini.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pellegrini moves away.
Jab from Kosmanov.#T3#
Kosmanov throws a leg kick but Pellegrini sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kosmanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pellegrini is out of range.
A big left from Kosmanov misses.
Pellegrini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Pellegrini misses.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Pellegrini ducked under it nicely.
Pellegrini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kosmanov checks it well.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Pellegrini shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pellegrini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pellegrini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick but Kosmanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pellegrini throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pellegrini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right. #T4#
Kosmanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pellegrini under the eye.
Kosmanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pellegrini throws a nice looking combination but Kosmanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pellegrini manages to avoid it.
Pellegrini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosmanov dips to his left and cracks Pellegrini with an uppercut!
Pellegrini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kosmanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pellegrini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pellegrini walks into a left hand.
Pellegrini throws a body punch but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Pellegrini scores with a nice head shot.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot that sends Pellegrini's belly button to the back.
Pellegrini ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Pellegrini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Kosmanov cracks Pellegrini with a good jab.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pellegrini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Kosmanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pellegrini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pellegrini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Pellegrini moves out of range.
It looked like Pellegrini was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Kosmanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kosmanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pellegrini lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov swinging wildly here.
Kosmanov looks to throw the jab but Pellegrini is out of range.
Pellegrini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kosmanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pellegrini.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pellegrini ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.#T1#
Pellegrini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kosmanov.
Pellegrini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pellegrini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov connects with a jab.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick but Kosmanov checks it.
Kosmanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kosmanov jabs at Pellegrini's body.
Pellegrini staying out of range there.
Kosmanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Pellegrini is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Pellegrini misses.
Kosmanov lands with a straight right. Pellegrini didn't see that one coming.
Pellegrini lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosmanov lands with a cross.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov. #T2#
Pellegrini avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Pellegrini throws a front kick that sends Kosmanov stumbling back into the cage.
Kosmanov jabs at Pellegrini's body.
Pellegrini ducks right into an uppercut from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov cracks Pellegrini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pellegrini.
Kosmanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pellegrini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pellegrini gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kosmanov.
Pellegrini tries to land a front kick but Kosmanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pellegrini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kosmanov blocks a leg kick.
Pellegrini takes one on the button.
Pellegrini throws a low kick, looking for Kosmanov's leg but Kosmanov calmly moves out of range.
Vinnie Pellegrini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Pellegrini walks into a stiff left hand from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Pellegrini saw that one coming.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Kosmanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pellegrini takes one to the side of the head.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov throws a shot from downtown. Pellegrini moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Pellegrini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pellegrini lands a high kick!
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick from Pellegrini.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A leg kick checked by Kosmanov.
Pellegrini lands with a nice body punch.
Kosmanov dips to his left and cracks Pellegrini with an uppercut!
Pellegrini throws a body shot but no joy.
Pellegrini throws out a loose jab but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Kosmanov there.
Kosmanov moves out of range as Pellegrini strikes.
Kosmanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pellegrini throws a hook but Kosmanov avoids it easily.
Pellegrini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kosmanov checks it well.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pellegrini misses with a series of wild punches.
Kosmanov dips to his left and cracks Pellegrini with an uppercut!
Kosmanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pellegrini momentarily.
Kosmanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pellegrini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Pellegrini misses with a straight left.
Pellegrini gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kosmanov.
Pellegrini drops his hands momentarily and Kosmanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Kosmanov.
Well Kosmanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:50
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!

Vladimir Kosmanov is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Vladimir Kosmanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFK 217 - Pellegrini Vs Plutov     
Date:   Aug 06, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Dokov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kosmanov.
Dokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Kosmanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been hearing reports that Kosmanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
Dokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov lands with a light punch inside.
Kosmanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov lands a shoulder strike.
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov misses with a body punch.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov. #T1#
Dokov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kosmanov walks away with a smile on his face. Dokov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dokov 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.
Vladimir Kosmanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Dokov darts in and clinches Kosmanov up against the cage.
Kosmanov lands a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov pushes off an throws an elbow but Dokov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kosmanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dokov avoids it.#BC#
Kosmanov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dokov instigates a clinch.
Dokov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kosmanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.#TD#
Kosmanov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dokov is trying to keep an underhook but Kosmanov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dokov wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Dokov missing with punches from the bottom.
Dokov is looking to escape.#ES2#
Dokov kicks off Kosmanov and gets to his feet.
Dokov throws a combination that misses
and Kosmanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kosmanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Dokov closes the distance and pushes Kosmanov back into the cage.#BC#
Kosmanov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Kosmanov tries to keep at a distance but Dokov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dokov is looking to control Kosmanov's arms but Kosmanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dokov has his back to the cage. #BC#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL2#
Dokov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kosmanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Dokov avoids a wild elbow strike from Kosmanov.#BC2#
Dokov manages to break the clinch.
Kosmanov throws a low kick but Dokov moves out of range easily.
Kosmanov throws a low kick but Dokov moves out of range easily.
Dokov is looking to clinch but Kosmanov is avoiding it. #CL2#
Dokov instigates a clinch.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosmanov throws a head punch that misses.
Dokov blocks the elbow strike.
Kosmanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Dokov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kosmanov smiles and moves away.
Kosmanov throws a front kick aimed at Dokov's knee but Dokov avoids it well. #T4##CL2#
Dokov clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kosmanov fails to land.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Kosmanov jumps into guard, dragging Dokov to the mat.
Dokov won't allow Kosmanov to sweep him here. #SU2#
Dokov stands up and waves to Kosmanov to follow him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kosmanov circles away.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
Dokov darts in looking for a takedown but Kosmanov gets double underhooks and turns Dokov into the cage.
Kosmanov throwing a counter right hand but Dokov manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kosmanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kosmanov scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Dokov clinches.
Dokov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kosmanov walks away with a smile on his face. Dokov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dokov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kosmanov misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Kosmanov gets tackled into the cage by Dokov. Dokov maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dokov is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Kosmanov tries to keep at a distance but Dokov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kosmanov pushes off an throws an elbow but Dokov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kosmanov fails to land.
Kosmanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dokov can do to turn this around?#TD2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dokov pulls guard.
Dokov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kosmanov working some strikes from top position.
Dokov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dokov tries to strike from the bottom.
Kosmanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dokov's head.#T1#
Kosmanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dokov striking off his back but it's not causing Kosmanov any problems.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kosmanov lands a couple of digs.
Dokov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kosmanov prevents Dokov from getting back to his feet.
Kosmanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov passes into half guard.
Kosmanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vladimir Kosmanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dokov gets full guard.
Dokov throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T2#
Kosmanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dokov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dokov trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Dokov working for a triangle but Kosmanov defends it easily.
Kosmanov prevents Dokov from getting back to his feet.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Dokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dokov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kosmanov won't allow Dokov to get back to his feet.
Dokov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Dokov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dokov tries to clinch but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosmanov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kosmanov counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kosmanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dokov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Dokov shoots and misses
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kosmanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Kosmanov misses. #CL2#
Dokov moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Dokov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kosmanov lands a nice uppercut.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Dokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kosmanov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dokov blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Kosmanov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dokov regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dokov wants to stand and escape but Kosmanov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
That's time! Kosmanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dokov walks into a stiff left hand from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kosmanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kosmanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dokov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kosmanov defends well and Dokov ends up having to push Kosmanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dokov blocks a jab.
Kosmanov throws a shot from downtown. Dokov moves away and avoids it.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosmanov throws a shot to the body.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Kosmanov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dokov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kosmanov to the mat! Kosmanov manages to get full guard.
Dokov wanted to stand there but Kosmanov had control of the position.
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Dokov controlling him for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T1#
Dokov lands a couple of digs.
Dokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kosmanov 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.
Dokov throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov has momentary wrist control but Dokov slips an elbow through the middle.
Dokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Kosmanov is looking for a triangle but Dokov pushes his legs off easily.
Kosmanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kosmanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kosmanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2##ES2#
Dokov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kosmanov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kosmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Kosmanov. #BC#
Kosmanov manages to break the clinch.
Dokov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Dokov misses.
Dokov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dokov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dokov thows a leg kick but Kosmanov checks it
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kosmanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kosmanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doko Dokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dokov avoids the body shot from Kosmanov. #CL2#
Dokov has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3##TD#
Kosmanov has hold of one of Dokov's legs. Dokov is fighting the takedown attempt but Kosmanov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dokov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kosmanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Dokov.
Dokov has momentary wrist control but Kosmanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kosmanov is stalling in the full guard.
Kosmanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosmanov stands up out of Dokov's guard for a moment - Dokov manages to land a nice upkick.
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dokov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kosmanov stacks Dokov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kosmanov!#T4#
Kosmanov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kosmanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dokov is looking to escape.
Dokov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dokov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kosmanov. What's that going to do exactly?
Dokov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kosmanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dokov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Dokov is desperately trying to improve his position but Kosmanov has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosmanov lands a big shot there that rocks Dokov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kosmanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kosmanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!

Vladimir Kosmanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: OFK 207 - Line Vs Gomez     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Kosmanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Kosmanov's head but Kosmanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kosmanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cole throws a hook but Kosmanov blocks it.
Cole takes a swing at Kosmanov's ribcage but misses.
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosmanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Cole throws out a leg kick but Kosmanov moves out of range and Cole only half commits.
Kosmanov drops his hands momentarily and Cole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Kosmanov ducks down to avoid it.
Cole throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole misses with a hook
and Kosmanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Cole misses with a jab to the body
and Kosmanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole misses with a hook.
Kosmanov throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and Kosmanov only half commits. #T1#
Kosmanov slips a jab from Cole.
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Kosmanov counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Cole is rocked!#KD#
Kosmanov lands a big right hand that sends Cole crashing to the mat! Kosmanov stays standing though and waves Cole back to his feet!
Cole is still on wobbly legs! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Cole throws a lazy uppercut
and Kosmanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Cole looks winded!
Cole switches off momentarily and Kosmanov cracks him with a monster right hand! Cole topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kosmanov dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kosmanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Our winner, Vladimir Kosmanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: OFK 201-Pellegrini Vs Kosmanov     
Date:   Jun 11, 2022
#R1#
Pellegrini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosmanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pellegrini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Pellegrini, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pellegrini misses with a leg kick
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pellegrini throws a looping overhand right but Kosmanov ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Kosmanov pushes Pellegrini up against the cage in a clinch.
Kosmanov wants a takedown.
Kosmanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Our sources have told us that Pellegrini has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pellegrini stops a takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Vinnie Pellegrini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Pellegrini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pellegrini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosmanov moves away.
Pellegrini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pellegrini keeps the fight on the outside.
Pellegrini chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Kosmanov wants to clinch up but Pellegrini keeps it at a distance.
Kosmanov wants to clinch.
Kosmanov moves in looking to clinch but Pellegrini pushes him off.
Pellegrini swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Kosmanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pellegrini, pushing him back against the cage.
Pellegrini blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kosmanov is looking to clinch but Pellegrini is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pellegrini misses the target.
Pellegrini misses with a hook.
Pellegrini throws a looping overhand right but Kosmanov ducks down to avoid it.
Kosmanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pellegrini looks to land a left hand but Kosmanov moved out of range nicely.
Kosmanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pellegrini scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left lands for Pellegrini.#CL2#
Kosmanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pellegrini, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch.
Pellegrini throws a head kick that misses.
Pellegrini with a nice calf kick.
Pellegrini missing with a left hand there. Kosmanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kosmanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kosmanov tries to clinch but Pellegrini is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pellegrini.#CL2#
Kosmanov closes the distance and clinches.
Pellegrini tries to land a knee to the head but Kosmanov blocks with his arms.
Kosmanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Pellegrini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pellegrini misses with a punch on the inside.
Pellegrini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kosmanov. #TD2#
Kosmanov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pellegrini seems a little lost for a moment, as Kosmanov dominates the positioning.
Pellegrini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kosmanov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pellegrini tries to improve position but can't.
Kosmanov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kosmanov is trying to ground and pound but Pellegrini uses the momentary lack of control by Kosmanov to regain half guard. #T4#
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pellegrini keeps working.
Pellegrini has hold of Kosmanov's hands but Kosmanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pellegrini defending well though.
Kosmanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kosmanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosmanov thows a huge punch but Pellegrini dodges it nicely.
Pellegrini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kosmanov. #SUB2#
Kosmanov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vinnie Pellegrini will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kosmanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pellegrini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Kosmanov gets a clinch. #BC#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kosmanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kosmanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Kosmanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Pellegrini controls the action.
Kosmanov tries to pull guard but Pellegrini holds him up against the cage and eventually Kosmanov drops back down to his feet.
Pellegrini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pellegrini is trying to break the clinch but Kosmanov is controlling him.#T1#
Kosmanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pellegrini is defending well.
Vinnie Pellegrini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kosmanov is looking for a takedown.
Pellegrini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kosmanov is defending well for now.
Kosmanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pellegrini backwards.
Kosmanov blocking some punches. #BC#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kosmanov tries to clinch but Pellegrini is having none of it.
Pellegrini misses with an uppercut.
Kosmanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pellegrini thumps Kosmanov with a low kick.
Vinnie Pellegrini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Pellegrini misses its intended target.
Kosmanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vinnie Pellegrini is winning the standup battle so far.
Pellegrini scores with a hook.#T2#
Pellegrini scores with a shot to the body.
Pellegrini throws a right hand that Kosmanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kosmanov also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kosmanov gets a clinch.
Pellegrini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pellegrini trying to land knees to the body.
Pellegrini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosmanov can do to turn this around?
Kosmanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pellegrini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pellegrini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pellegrini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pellegrini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kosmanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kosmanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kosmanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pellegrini scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Pellegrini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kosmanov is trying to pull guard but Pellegrini has him pressed against the cage.
Pellegrini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kosmanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pellegrini avoids the damage to the body.
Pellegrini is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kosmanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pellegrini walks away with a smile on his face. Kosmanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sloppy strikes from Pellegrini. Those never looked like landing.
Pellegrini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kosmanov blocks a leg kick.
Kosmanov tries to clinch but Pellegrini is having none of it.
Pellegrini feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pellegrini cracks a nice hook into Kosmanov's ribs.
Kosmanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Kosmanov closes the distance and clinches.
Kosmanov looking for a takedown. #T4#
Pellegrini blocking some punches.
Kosmanov misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Pellegrini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Pellegrini manages to get underhooks.
Kosmanov trying to stall but Pellegrini improves his position. #TD2#
Kosmanov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kosmanov manages to end up in side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pellegrini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kosmanov's best efforts.
Kosmanov is stalling here. Pellegrini is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kosmanov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pellegrini has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Pellegrini decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pellegrini throws the left hand but Kosmanov avoids the punch easily.
Pellegrini throws a right hand that misses
and Kosmanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pellegrini thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Pellegrini dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Pellegrini misses with a body shot.
Pellegrini throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kosmanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kosmanov tries to clinch but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Kosmanov tries to clinch but Pellegrini is having none of it. #CL2#
Kosmanov has managed to clinch.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pellegrini landing knees to the head.
Kosmanov is looking for a takedown.
Kosmanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vinnie Pellegrini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pellegrini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellegrini throws a body punch but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Pellegrini connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Kosmanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kosmanov moves in looking to clinch but Pellegrini pushes him off.
Pellegrini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini scoring well with a low kick there.
Pellegrini swats away the attempt to clinch by Kosmanov.
Pellegrini went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Kosmanov moves into range and clinches up with Pellegrini.
Pellegrini misses with a knee to the head.
Pellegrini is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Kosmanov is trying to trip Pellegrini. He has hold of a leg but Pellegrini is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kosmanov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Pellegrini keeps moving. #T2#
Kosmanov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pellegrini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kosmanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pellegrini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kosmanov trying to control but Pellegrini is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pellegrini is retaining full guard.
Kosmanov postures up in Pellegrini's guard and throws a big left but Pellegrini blocks it.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Pellegrini keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Kosmanov darts in and clinches Pellegrini up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards. #BC2#
Kosmanov manages to break the clinch.
Kosmanov moves in looking to clinch but Pellegrini pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Pellegrini misses its target.
Kosmanov wants to clinch up but Pellegrini keeps it at a distance.
Vinnie Pellegrini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kosmanov tries to clinch but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Pellegrini cracks Kosmanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kosmanov moves in looking to clinch but Pellegrini pushes him off.
Pellegrini throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pellegrini misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Kosmanov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kosmanov defending well as Pellegrini loads up on a big left hand.
Kosmanov fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Pellegrini throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Kosmanov moves into the clinch.
Kosmanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pellegrini backwards. #BC#
Pellegrini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Pellegrini slams his shin into Kosmanov's torso.#CL2#
Kosmanov rushes Pellegrini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kosmanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pellegrini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Pellegrini. #BC#
Pellegrini manages to break the clinch.
Kosmanov walks into a left hand.
Kosmanov slips a jab from Pellegrini.
Kosmanov lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Pellegrini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pellegrini, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Pellegrini!

A relieved looking Vinnie Pellegrini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: OFK 194 - Temirov Vs Loco     
Date:   May 15, 2022
#R1#
Seehaver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kosmanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Kosmanov closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kosmanov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Seehaver regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosmanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seehaver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seehaver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Seehaver's head.
Seehaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kosmanov connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Kosmanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kosmanov distracts Seehaver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Seehaver can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kosmanov controls the pace.
Kosmanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kosmanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kosmanov trying to control but Seehaver is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kosmanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kosmanov distracts Seehaver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Seehaver has momentary wrist control but Kosmanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kosmanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seehaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosmanov is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Seehaver's brow.
Seehaver looking to control.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Seehaver's brow.
Kosmanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Seehaver's head.
Kosmanov distracts Seehaver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kosmanov content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seehaver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seehaver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosmanov throwing strikes but missing.
Kosmanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kosmanov chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Seehaver is rocked!
Kosmanov is stalling in the full guard.
Seehaver is still in real trouble! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Kosmanov is in close to Seehaver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kosmanov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Seehaver's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Our winner, Vladimir Kosmanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: OFK 187 - King Vs Temirov     
Date:   Apr 23, 2022
#R1#
Holloway lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Holloway misses
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Kosmanov rushes Holloway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kosmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
Kosmanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
A short left from Holloway.
Holloway presses Kosmanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holloway is working Kosmanov over against the cage.#TD2#
Kosmanov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Holloway clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kosmanov has the hooks in. Holloway is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kosmanov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kosmanov misses with an elbow to the head.
Holloway's coaches at Gym 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.#T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kosmanov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kosmanov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Holloway trying to control but not successfully.
Kosmanov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Kosmanov scores with punches from the back.
Holloway trying to control but not successfully.
Kosmanov struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Kosmanov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kosmanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##ES#
Holloway is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Kosmanov off. It looks like it's working - Kosmanov slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Holloway displaying calm under pressure there.
Holloway wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
Kosmanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Kosmanov moves into the clinch.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Kosmanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holloway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kosmanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosmanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.#CL#
Holloway rushes Kosmanov and presses him up against the cage.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
Kosmanov lands with a light punch inside.
Kosmanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kosmanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kosmanov misses with a punch to the body. #T3##TD2#
Kosmanov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kosmanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holloway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Holloway is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kosmanov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Holloway tries to work over Kosmanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holloway - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Kosmanov lands a right hand. #BC#
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holloway swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kosmanov pushes Holloway up against the cage in a clinch.
Kosmanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holloways head.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway. #T4#
Kosmanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kosmanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holloway pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch.
Holloway taking a breather.
Kosmanov tries to work over Holloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Holloway. That snapped Kosmanov's head back. #CL2#
Kosmanov rushes Holloway and presses him up against the cage.
Kosmanov is looking for a takedown.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike from Kosmanov.
A nice left hand lands by Kosmanov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Kosmanov forces Holloway back against the cage and clinches.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Kosmanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holloway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kosmanov can't get the takedown.
Kosmanov is working for takedown but Holloway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.#TD2#
Kosmanov jumps into guard, dragging Holloway to the mat.
Holloway wants to get up but he can't break Kosmanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Kosmanov looking for a guillotine here but Holloway defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway wants to get up but he can't break Kosmanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Kosmanov looking to control. #SUB2#
Kosmanov looking for a guillotine here but Holloway defends easily.
Holloway stays in close to Kosmanov's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kosmanov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holloway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Holloway darts in and clinches Kosmanov up against the cage.
Holloway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kosmanov has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kosmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kosmanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Holloway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holloway has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kosmanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holloway is trying to break the clinch but Kosmanov is controlling him.
Kosmanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holloway after a bit of a struggle.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway is pressed up against the cage. Kosmanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holloway down to the mat. Holloway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Holloway. Beautiful body shot.
Holloway looks to land a right hand but Kosmanov moved out of range.
Holloway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holloway cracks Kosmanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Kosmanov clinches up against the cage.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kosmanovs head.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Kosmanov's head. #T3#
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kosmanov.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Holloway presses Kosmanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Holloway manages to get underhooks.
Kosmanov is breathing heavily.
Kosmanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range. #CL2#
Kosmanov closes the distance and pushes Holloway back into the cage.#TD2#
Kosmanov has hold of one of Holloway's legs. Holloway is fighting the takedown attempt but Kosmanov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Holloway pushes Kosmanov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Max Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Holloway circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Holloway throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Holloway clinches up against the cage.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
Holloway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a head punch that misses.
Kosmanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kosmanov digs a right hand into Holloway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holloway's gas tank.
Holloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Kosmanov fails to pull guard.
Holloway is pressed up against the cage. Kosmanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holloway down to the mat. Holloway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kosmanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Holloway circles away.
Holloway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kosmanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kosmanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Holloway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holloway wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Holloway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway with the inside leg kick.
Kosmanov moves out of range as Holloway strikes.#CL#
Kosmanov gets tackled into the cage by Holloway. Holloway maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosmanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holloway.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov looking for a takedown.
Kosmanov prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosmanov can do to turn this around?
Kosmanov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Holloway up against the cage.
Holloway presses Kosmanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kosmanov digs a right hand underneath Holloway's ribcage. Holloway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kosmanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action. #T1#
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holloway lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Kosmanov manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Kosmanov drives through and clinches with Holloway against the cage. #TD2#
Kosmanov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kosmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kosmanov with the ground and pound but Holloway regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Holloway gets back to full guard.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Holloway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kosmanov throws a strike but Holloway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Kosmanov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holloway has picked Kosmanov up and slammed him! Kosmanov can't keep hold of the triangle and Holloway manages to pass to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Holloway off and has taken his back!
Kosmanov struggling to land strikes to the head as Holloway covers up.
Kosmanov misses with an elbow to the head.
Holloway trying to control the position but Kosmanov manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kosmanov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kosmanov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kosmanov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Holloway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holloway looks to land a combination but Kosmanov avoids it well. #CL2#
Kosmanov gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks from the clinch.
Kosmanov is looking to clinch. #T3#
Kosmanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holloway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kosmanov is looking to clinch. #CL#
Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kosmanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Holloway tries to work over Kosmanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Holloway manages to get underhooks.
Kosmanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holloway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.#BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch.
Holloway connects with a solid leg kick.
Kosmanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holloway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Kosmanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holloway lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kosmanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway lands with a hook. Kosmanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Kosmanov clinches with his opponent.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
Good body shot from Holloway. #T4#
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov goes for a takedown attempt but Holloway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kosmanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holloway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kosmanov tries to clinch but Holloway is having none of it.
Holloway scores with a nice right hand.
Kosmanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Holloway rushes Kosmanov and presses him up against the cage.
Holloway prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kosmanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holloway presses Kosmanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Holloway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holloway has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Holloway!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Max Holloway waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: SYN 888 Sonni vs. Gustafson     
Date:   Mar 26, 2022
#R1#
Rishkinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Kosmanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kosmanov lands in his opponent's guard.
Rishkinov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rishkinov has his foot on Kosmanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosmanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kosmanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rishkinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kosmanov's guard. #REVB#
Rishkinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kosmanov has wrist control.
Rishkinov trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Rishkinov with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kosmanov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Rishkinov is looking to advance position but Kosmanov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Rishkinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rishkinov wants to hold on but Kosmanov pushes him away.
Rishkinov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rishkinov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kosmanov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kosmanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rishkinov is looking to escape.
Rishkinov tries to lock up and control but Kosmanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rishkinov is working to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov lands a big shot there that rocks Rishkinov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T2#
Rishkinov is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rishkinov is trying to escape the mount.
Rishkinov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kosmanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kosmanov passes to side control.
Kosmanov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rishkinov taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Kosmanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rishkinov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Kosmanov working away.
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Rishkinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kosmanov lands some shots froms side control.
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov is looking to regain half guard here but Kosmanov keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been hearing that Kosmanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Kosmanov trying to control the position but Rishkinov is working away.
Rishkinov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov moves into full guard.
Kosmanov controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Rishkinov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kosmanov has picked Rishkinov up and slammed him! Rishkinov can't keep hold of the triangle and Kosmanov manages to pass to side control!
Rishkinov is looking for a sweep.
Kosmanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Rishkinov tries to improve position but can't.
Rishkinov is still trying to improve position.
Rishkinov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kosmanov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
That's time! Kosmanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Kosmanov dives in and scores a takedown into Rishkinov's guard.
Rishkinov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kosmanov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rishkinov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kosmanov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rishkinov pulls down on the head and he's put Kosmanov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SYN 882 Whymer vs. Nig     
Date:   Mar 05, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Snowdon is trying to defend but Kosmanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Snowdon wants to get back to full guard.
Snowdon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kosmanov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kosmanov wants to control but Snowdon is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snowdon taking some punishment here, with Kosmanov in his half guard.
Snowdon wants to get back to full guard.
Kosmanov wants to control but Snowdon is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back.
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Snowdon is working from the bottom. #T1#
Snowdon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snowdon manages to get to full guard.
Snowdon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kosmanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Kosmanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snowdon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kosmanov has managed to get both his arms back between Snowdon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Snowdon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kosmanov defends it easily.
Kosmanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kosmanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Snowdon is looking for a triangle but Kosmanov pushes his legs off easily.
Kosmanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowdon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Snowdon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kosmanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Snowdon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kosmanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kosmanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kosmanov is in close to Snowdon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kosmanov distracts Snowdon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Snowdon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kosmanov defends well.
Kosmanov scoring with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kosmanov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Snowdon is looking for a triangle but Kosmanov pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB#
Snowdon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snowdon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kosmanov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Snowdon drops back looking for a leg! Kosmanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kosmanov manages to kick Snowdon off! Snowdon jumps back into Kosmanov's guard.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snowdon is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kosmanov is looking for a triangle but Snowdon pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Snowdon looking to pass the guard.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kosmanov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kosmanov cracks Snowdon with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Snowdon is looking for a triangle but Kosmanov pushes his legs off easily.
Kosmanov is in close to Snowdon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Snowdon looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowdon, not yet. #SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Kosmanov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kosmanov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vladimir Kosmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kosmanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Snowdon is looking to control Kosmanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snowdon avoid being mounted?
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. Kosmanov connects with a nice short shot to Snowdon's temple.
Kosmanov working the head and body with strikes.
Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snowdon has a hand on Kosmanov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kosmanov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snowdon can't escape the position. #T1#
Kosmanov cracks Snowdon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Snowdon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kosmanov working a defensive guard here.
Kosmanov 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.
Snowdon advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov is looking for a sweep. Snowdon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snowdon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kosmanov! #SUB#
Snowdon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kosmanov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kosmanov shrugs it off.
Snowdon looking to control but Kosmanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Kosmanov tries to reverse the position but Snowdon maintains control.#SUB#
Snowdon has hold of Kosmanov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kosmanov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kosmanov is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Snowdon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kosmanov is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snowdon's head.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Snowdon keeps moving.
Kosmanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kosmanov works over Snowdon with some ground and pound from guard.#T3##SUB#
Snowdon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kosmanov has passed into half guard!
Kosmanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kosmanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Snowdon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kosmanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Kosmanov connects with a nice short shot to Snowdon's temple.
Kosmanov working Snowdon over with strikes.
Kosmanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kosmanov tries to pass to full mount but Snowdon defends it.
Kosmanov working Snowdon over with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kosmanov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back.
Kosmanov working Snowdon over with strikes.
Kosmanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kosmanov controlling the action here. #SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Snowdon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Snowdon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Snowdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kosmanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kosmanov is looking to regain half guard here but Snowdon keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Snowdon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kosmanov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Snowdon's guard! Nice work there by Kosmanov! #SUB#
Snowdon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kosmanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kosmanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Snowdon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snowdon being controlled here, momentarily.
Kosmanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kosmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowdon is retaining full guard.
Kosmanov cracks Snowdon with a solid left hand.
Kosmanov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kosmanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kosmanov is in close to Snowdon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kosmanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for a guillotine here but Kosmanov defends easily. #SUB#
Kosmanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snowdon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kosmanov has managed to get both his arms back between Snowdon's legs - danger averted.
Kosmanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
William Snowdon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kosmanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Snowdon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosmanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kosmanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kosmanov is in close to Snowdon's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Snowdon is rocked!
Kosmanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Snowdon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Snowdon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Snowdon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snowdon seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kosmanov passes into half guard.
Kosmanov working the head and body with strikes.
Kosmanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snowdon is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.#T3#
Kosmanov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Snowdon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kosmanov is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Kosmanov.
Snowdon taking some punishment here, with Kosmanov in his half guard. #SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Snowdon is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Kosmanov lands strikes from half guard.
Kosmanov prevents Snowdon from improving his position.
Kosmanov slips a nice elbow through Snowdon's hands, connecting with Snowdon's forehead.
Snowdon is looking for a sweep. Kosmanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for subs from the bottom but Kosmanov mounts him!
Kosmanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Snowdon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Snowdon regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snowdon manages to get to full guard.
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kosmanov lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Kosmanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kosmanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kosmanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!

Vladimir Kosmanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 876 Caunt vs. Barbosa     
Date:   Feb 12, 2022
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Jones Jr as Kosmanov shoots in.
A lazy left from Jones Jr finds it's target.#CL#
Kosmanov darts in and clinches Jones Jr up against the cage.
Jones Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones Jr fails to land. #TD#
Kosmanov jumps into guard, dragging Jones Jr to the mat.
Kosmanov 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.
Jones Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosmanov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Jones Jr controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Kosmanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jones Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jones Jr with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Kosmanov is pulling down on Jones Jr's head to control his posture.
Jones Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones Jr distracts Kosmanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Jones Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kosmanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones Jr slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kosmanov.
Jones Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Kosmanov is looking for a sweep. Jones Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Jones Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kosmanov trying to control here.
Jones Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kosmanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Kosmanov trying to control from the bottom.
Jones Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Jones Jr connects with a nice short shot to Kosmanov's temple.
Jones Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kosmanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Jones Jr wants to pass to mount but Kosmanov is defending the position.
Kosmanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Kosmanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones Jr slips a nice elbow through Kosmanov's hands, connecting with Kosmanov's forehead.#T4#
Kosmanov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kosmanov wants to improve his position but Jones Jr is controlling well.
Jones Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov is looking to improve his position.
Kosmanov is pressing down on Jones Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones Jr wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving. #SUB#
Kosmanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kosmanov's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jones Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Jones Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Jones Jr.
A big right from Jones Jr misses.
Kosmanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Jones Jr.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown but Jones Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kosmanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kosmanov drives through with a takedown into Jones Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kosmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones Jr is retaining full guard.
Jones Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kosmanov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kosmanov is looking for a triangle but Jones Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Jones Jr trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones Jr scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Kosmanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones Jr wants to pass the guard but Kosmanov is keeping the position.
Jones Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Kosmanov's brow.
Jones Jr trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Kosmanov working for a triangle but Jones Jr defends it easily.
Kosmanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kosmanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kosmanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones Jr.
Kosmanov has his hands on Jones Jr's head, controlling the position.
Jones Jr is in close to Kosmanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosmanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jones Jr has momentary wrist control but Kosmanov slips an elbow through the middle.#T3##SUB2#
Jones Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kosmanov is aware though and is defending well.
Kosmanov won't allow Jones Jr to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Jones Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kosmanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosmanov pulls Jones Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Jim Jones Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones Jr stands up over Kosmanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Jones Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Jones Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones Jr with a nice head shot there.
Kosmanov keeping full guard, as Jones Jr tries to pass.
Kosmanov striking from the bottom here.
Kosmanov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kosmanov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Kosmanov has wrist control.
Kosmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosmanov, not yet.
Jones Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kosmanov is trying to control the position but Jones Jr postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kosmanov fails to land the takedown.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kosmanov.#TD#
Kosmanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kosmanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones Jr.
Kosmanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kosmanov is posturing up here but Jones Jr has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kosmanov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kosmanov has to tap! Slick submission there by Jones Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Jones Jr!
After winning the bout, Jim Jones Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 871 Sitsongrit vs. Caunt     
Date:   Jan 23, 2022
#R1#
Von Mises misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov throwing a counter right hand but Von Mises manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Mises.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Von Mises.
Kosmanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Von Mises just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Mises looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Mises misses the shot to the body.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Mises sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov throws a looping overhand right but Von Mises ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Von Mises closes the distance and pushes Kosmanov back into the cage.
Von Mises is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kosmanov to keep the fight standing.
Von Mises tries to pull guard but Kosmanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Mises drops back down to his feet.
Von Mises tries to pull guard but Kosmanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Von Mises.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov lands a left hand.
Von Mises jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kosmanov walks away with a smile on his face. Von Mises gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Von Mises scores with a head kick. Kosmanov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Von Mises moves away from the strike by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Mises drops his hands momentarily and Kosmanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Mises blocks a jab.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Von Mises.
Von Mises takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Kosmanov misses.
Von Mises unleashes a big counter combination but Kosmanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Von Mises misses with a straight left.
Von Mises throws a head kick that misses.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Von Mises loads up on a big right hand but Kosmanov slips the punch.
Kosmanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kosmanov blocks it well.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a leg kick
and Kosmanov counters with a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from Von Mises both land. Nice combination.
Kosmanov throws a leg kick
and Von Mises counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Von Mises misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Kosmanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Von Mises does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kosmanov defending well as Von Mises loads up on a big left hand.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Von Mises saw that one coming.
Kosmanov checks a low kick from Von Mises.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Von Mises.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Mises manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Kosmanov throws a shot from downtown. Von Mises moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Von Mises does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Mises! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Mises. Kosmanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Mises scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kosmanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Von Mises momentarily.
Von Mises tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Von Mises punishes Kosmanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kosmanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kosmanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Von Mises scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Von Mises pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Mises lands a front kick.
Kosmanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Mises finds it's way round the side to connect with Kosmanov's head.
Von Mises swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range. #T3#
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Von Mises throws a leg kick but Kosmanov moved away.
Kosmanov moves away from the strike by Von Mises.
Kosmanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kosmanov scores with a punch to the head.
Von Mises looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kosmanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Von Mises jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kosmanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a low kick.
Von Mises bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Mises steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.
Von Mises with a nice calf kick.
Kosmanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a lovely overhand right.
Von Mises wants to land a leg kick but Kosmanov is out of range.
Von Mises scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kosmanov doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Kosmanov, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Von Mises bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Mises looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kosmanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Mises throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Mises throws a leg kick that misses.
Von Mises looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Mises throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Von Mises moves out of range.
Von Mises is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kosmanov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov blocks a leg kick.
Von Mises fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosmanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Mises takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kosmanov throws a lazy right hand but Von Mises sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kosmanov looks to land a left hand but Von Mises moved out of range nicely.
Von Mises takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Von Mises dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kosmanov lands a nice shot that snaps Von Mises's head back.
Kosmanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Von Mises.
Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
Von Mises is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kosmanov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Von Mises. That one must have hurt.
Kosmanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kosmanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kosmanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Von Mises connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kosmanov momentarily.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises moves forwards but Kosmanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kosmanov throws a leg kick
and Von Mises counters with a series of strikes. Kosmanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Mises throws a shot from downtown. Kosmanov moves away and avoids it.
Kosmanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Mises swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kosmanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kosmanov lands with a shot to the body.
Von Mises lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Mises misses with a straight left.
Kosmanov avoids the head kick by Von Mises. #T1#
Von Mises slips under a jab from Kosmanov.
Von Mises looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Mises fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Mises throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Von Mises throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kosmanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kosmanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Von Mises.
Kosmanov thuds a left hand into Von Mises's body.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Von Mises was well out of range.
Kosmanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kosmanov throws an off balance right hand
and Von Mises counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Von Mises moves out of range.
Von Mises lands with a shot to the body.
Von Mises throws a hook to the side of Kosmanov's head but Kosmanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Mises misses with a head kick.
Kosmanov throws the left hand but Von Mises avoids the punch easily.
Von Mises steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Von Mises checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Mises.
Von Mises is looking to land body kicks.
Von Mises throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Mises is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick by Von Mises misses
letting Kosmanov counter with a right hand.
Von Mises walks into a left hand.
Kosmanov lands a jab-cross combination.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Mises sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Von Mises's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Mises. Kosmanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Mises swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Mises moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Mises. Kosmanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Mises throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Mises throws a leg kick but Kosmanov checks it.
Von Mises throws a leg kick but Kosmanov moved away.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Kosmanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a leg kick.
Von Mises's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kosmanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Mises scrambles back to his feet.
Von Mises takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Mises moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Von Mises throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kosmanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Mises is able to avoid easily.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kosmanov blocks a head kick by Von Mises.
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but Von Mises slips the punch.
Von Mises avoids the body shot from Kosmanov. #CL2#
Kosmanov tries to keep at a distance but Von Mises has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Mises misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kosmanov blocks a body shot from Von Mises. #TD#
Kosmanov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Von Mises regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Von Mises has his foot on Kosmanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosmanov works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Kosmanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kosmanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Von Mises's head.
Von Mises has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Von Mises keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Von Mises trying to keep a closed guard but Kosmanov is proving a slippery customer.
Von Mises 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.#SUB2#
Von Mises looking for a triangle here. Kosmanov is fighting it but it looks tight! Von Mises pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kosmanov is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ludwig Von Mises!
Ludwig Von Mises really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: SYN 864 NYE Tokyo     
Date:   Jan 01, 2022
#R1#
Kosmanov throws a front kick aimed at Von Mises's knee but Von Mises avoids it well.
No joy there for Von Mises, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Kosmanov coming out on top.
Kosmanov moves out of range as Von Mises strikes.
Kosmanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Von Mises punishes Kosmanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Von Mises throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.
Kosmanov 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.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Mises slips a straight right by Kosmanov.
Von Mises lands with a thumping leg kick.
Von Mises displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov cracks a nice hook into Von Mises's ribs.
Von Mises throws a head kick that misses.
Kosmanov throws out a loose jab but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Von Mises throws a leg kick but Kosmanov moved away.
Von Mises with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Von Mises tries to land a front kick but Kosmanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Mises's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kosmanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Mises scrambles back to his feet.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Von Mises moves out of range.
Von Mises misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kosmanov misses with a hook
and Von Mises finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kosmanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kosmanov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Von Mises takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Mises fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Mises misses with a kick to the body
and Kosmanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von Mises slips a straight right by Kosmanov.
As Kosmanov backs away, Von Mises returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kosmanov looks to land a left hand but Von Mises moved out of range nicely.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Mises misses with an uppercut.
Kosmanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Mises thuds his shin into the meat of Kosmanov's side.
Von Mises swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Mises is looking to chop away at Kosmanov's legs.
Kosmanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Mises tests Kosmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
Von Mises digs a good hook to Kosmanov's body.
Von Mises tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Mises misses with a body kick.
Von Mises throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Mises on the side of the head.
Vladimir Kosmanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Mises moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Mises is just out of range.
Kosmanov misses with a looping right.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Von Mises.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Mises throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kosmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Mises counters with a thumping low kick.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut
and Von Mises counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kosmanov's knee momentarily.
Von Mises misses with a kick to the body.
Von Mises lands a slapping body shot.
Von Mises tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosmanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Mises.
Kosmanov blocks the body kick.
Kosmanov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Von Mises throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Mises scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kosmanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kosmanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kosmanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Mises throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Mises stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kosmanov takes one to the side of the head.
Von Mises ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov avoids the head kick by Von Mises.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Mises moves away.
Von Mises is looking to counter punch.
Kosmanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Mises ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Mises uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Von Mises looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kosmanov scores with the left hand. Von Mises knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ludwig Von Mises will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Von Mises goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a jab to the body
and Von Mises counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Mises takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kosmanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Von Mises avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Mises misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Mises lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Mises attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Von Mises throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Mises.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kosmanov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Von Mises has got the better of the exchanges.
Von Mises throws a body kick that misses
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.
Kosmanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kosmanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Mises slips under a jab from Kosmanov.
Von Mises with a nice cross.#T1#
Von Mises uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Von Mises swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Mises throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Nice uppercut there from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov defending well as Von Mises loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick by Von Mises misses
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Mises clobbers Kosmanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kosmanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Mises lands a high kick!
Kosmanov throws out a leg kick but Von Mises moves out of range and Kosmanov only half commits.
A shot to the body from Kosmanov misses
and Von Mises counters with a good, hard body kick but Kosmanov shrugs it off.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Von Mises avoids it easily.
Kosmanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Von Mises scores with a body shot. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Mises moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Von Mises throws a shot from downtown. Kosmanov moves away and avoids it.
Kosmanov with a hook.
Von Mises shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Mises dodges the punch combination from Kosmanov.
Some bone on bone action there as Kosmanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Von Mises throws a push kick but Kosmanov slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kosmanov! But no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Von Mises!
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Von Mises motions for Kosmanov to come forward. Von Mises throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Mises moves away.
Von Mises half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Kosmanov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kosmanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kosmanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Von Mises.
Kosmanov moves out of range as Von Mises throws a body kick.
Kosmanov moves out of range as Von Mises strikes.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Von Mises avoids it easily.
Von Mises moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kosmanov, as that shot connected.
Kosmanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kosmanov blocks the body kick.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the body
and Kosmanov counters with a three punch combo that has Von Mises backing up. Von Mises nods at Kosmanov to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Von Mises finds it's way through Kosmanov's defenses. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Mises lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kosmanov's sensitive parts.
Von Mises just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises throws a good cross that connects.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Mises throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kosmanov counters with a nice body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Von Mises ducked under it nicely.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Von Mises blocks it.
Ludwig Von Mises is winning the standup battle so far.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick.
Kosmanov feints a jab promting Von Mises to slip. Kosmanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Von Mises slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Von Mises displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kosmanov throws out the jab.
Von Mises attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Von Mises just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ludwig Von Mises will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Von Mises will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kosmanov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a head kick that misses.
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the body.
Kosmanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kosmanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
Kosmanov throws a leg kick but Von Mises moved away.
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Mises lands a really nice looking cross but Kosmanov seems unphased.
Von Mises doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov digs a good hook to Von Mises's body.
Von Mises misses with the combination.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Von Mises was well out of range.#T1#
Von Mises uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Von Mises keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Mises. That's going to slow Kosmanov down.
Von Mises connects with a leg kick.
Von Mises fakes the leg kick and cracks Kosmanov in the body.
A low kick from Kosmanov misses
letting Von Mises counter with a right hand.
Von Mises takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Von Mises uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov scores with a shot to the body.
Kosmanov takes a swing at Von Mises's ribcage but misses.
Von Mises connects with the punch.
Von Mises shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kosmanov defends it nicely.#T2#
Von Mises pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kosmanov is out of range and Von Mises settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kosmanov checks a leg kick.
Von Mises connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Mises throws a body kick that misses
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.
Von Mises throws a front kick that sends Kosmanov stumbling back into the ropes.
Some bone on bone action there as Kosmanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kosmanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kosmanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Mises misses with a body kick.
Kosmanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Mises takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Von Mises connects with a single shot there.
Kosmanov looks to land a left hand but Von Mises moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick from Von Mises, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Von Mises moves out of range.
Von Mises is looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Kosmanov throws a big shot that misses.
Kosmanov clobbers Von Mises with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kosmanov digs a good hook to Von Mises's body.
Von Mises uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
A little feinted left hand from Von Mises on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosmanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Von Mises does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Mises tries a head kick but it misses.
Kosmanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von Mises lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kosmanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kosmanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Mises slips under a jab from Kosmanov.#T4#
Von Mises moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Mises feints and then cracks Kosmanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kosmanov down.
Kosmanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Mises looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kosmanov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Von Mises.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Mises throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Kosmanov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Von Mises paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Von Mises lands with a thumping leg kick.
Von Mises lands a leg kick that knocks Kosmanov off balance momentarily.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Von Mises misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Kosmanov misses.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ludwig Von Mises is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Mises punishes Kosmanov's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Kosmanov.
Well Von Mises has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: GC 407 Chang vs. Kosmanov     
Date:   Dec 04, 2021
#R1#
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Kosmanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chang trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kosmanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chang trying to control the position. #SUB#
Chang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kosmanov uses it to pass to side control.
Chang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang is looking for a sweep.
Kosmanov wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Chang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Chang is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Chang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Chang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chang sneaks back into half guard.
Kosmanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kosmanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chang defending well though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chang is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Kosmanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kosmanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chang is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Chang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kosmanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chang wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Chang punching from the bottom.
Kosmanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov working over Chang with some ground and pound. Chang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chang gets full guard.#SUB#
Kosmanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kosmanov is in close to Chang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chang holds on and takes a little breather.
Chang looking for a sweep. Not yet Chang, not yet.
Kosmanov stays in close to Chang's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Chang has his foot on Kosmanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosmanov works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Kosmanov is working Chang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kosmanov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Chang has his foot on Kosmanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosmanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Chang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kosmanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound.
Kosmanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kosmanov is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Kosmanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kosmanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kosmanov lands a nice hook to Chang's body. Chang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kosmanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kosmanov throws a low kick, looking for Chang's leg but Chang calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Kosmanov lands.
Kosmanov cracks Chang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chang misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov scores with a jab. Chang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Chang throwing a counter right hand but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Chang lands a right hook to the body.
Kosmanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
Chang clinches up against the cage.
Kosmanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kosmanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kosmanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the head.
Chang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kosmanov is trying to pull guard but Chang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
Chang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kosmanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kosmanov lands with a left to the head.
Chang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kosmanov prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
Kosmanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kosmanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Chang tries a body shot but Kosmanov blocks it.
Kosmanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Chang.
Chang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov gets underhooks to prevent Chang's takedown attempt.
Kosmanov lands a body shot.
Chang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kosmanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
Kosmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action. #TD#
Chang has picked Kosmanov up - he's going for a ride! Chang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kosmanov moves into full guard.
Chang wants to pass the guard but Kosmanov is keeping the position.
Chang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kosmanov trying to control the position here. #T3#
Chang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kosmanov's legs.
Chang wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Chang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kosmanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
What's Kosmanov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kosmanov is looking to regain half guard here but Chang keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Chang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kosmanov can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Chang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chang throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kosmanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Good leg kick by Chang.
Chang looks to land a right hand but Kosmanov moved out of range.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
Kosmanov lands an overhand right.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosmanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Chang wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
Kosmanov cracks Chang with a good jab.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
Chang throws a leg kick which misses Kosmanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kosmanov tries to avoid it.
Kosmanov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Chang tenderised Kosmanov's leg. Kosmanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Kosmanov. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Chang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kosmanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kosmanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chang.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chang as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Kosmanov with a nice cross.
Chang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chang is looking to wear down Kosmanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang misses with a low kick.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang misses with an uppercut. Kosmanov saw that one coming.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a big shot that misses.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosmanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kosmanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chang circles away.
Chang wants to clinch but Kosmanov slips to the side
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kosmanov throws out a powerful jab.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Chang misses.
Chang moves forwards but Kosmanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kosmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Chang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kosmanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Kosmanov misses.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Chang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Kosmanov misses.
Chang tries to clinch up.
Chang misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov drops his hands momentarily and Chang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang tries to clinch up but Kosmanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Kosmanov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chang counters with an outside leg kick.
Chang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.#CL#
Chang gets a clinch.
Chang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang misses with a body punch.
Kosmanov prevents the takedown attempt.
Chang misses with a punch to the body.
Chang stalling against the cage.
Kosmanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang.
Chang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kosmanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kosmanov lands a right hand.
Kosmanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Chang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Kosmanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Chang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Chang swings wildly with an uppercut but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang is working for takedown but Kosmanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kosmanov lands with a right to the head.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Kosmanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kosmanov.
Chang can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Kosmanov lands a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
Chang can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chang.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bruce Chang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Chang ducked under it nicely.
Kosmanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kosmanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kosmanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Chang.
Kosmanov tests Chang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut.
Kosmanov lands a head shot.
Kosmanov digs a good body shot into Chang's ribs.
Kosmanov looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
That kick from Kosmanov tenderised Chang's leg. Chang is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Chang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chang fakes the leg kick and cracks Kosmanov in the body.
Chang works the jab nicely.
Chang misses with a hook. Kosmanov ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Kosmanov lands a nice shot that snaps Chang's head back.
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kosmanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
Kosmanov swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kosmanov.
Chang wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
Kosmanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chang defends it well.
Chang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Kosmanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chang.
Jab from Chang.
Kosmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Chang gets a clinch.
Kosmanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang prevents a body shot from Kosmanov.
Chang misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosmanov lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kosmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Chang wants the takedown. Kosmanov is fighting it off but Chang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kosmanov's guard against the cage.
Chang stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov keeping full guard, as Chang tries to pass.
Chang throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kosmanov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kosmanov keeping full guard, as Chang tries to pass.
Chang preventing the sweep.
Chang wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Kosmanov trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kosmanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chang to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Chang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kosmanov scores with a hook to the body. Chang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chang connects with a leg kick.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target. #CL#
Chang forces Kosmanov back against the cage and clinches.
Kosmanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang.
Chang blocks an uppercut.
Chang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kosmanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
A nice leg kick lands there from Chang.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chang.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
Kosmanov scores with a jab.
Chang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kosmanov momentarily.
Kosmanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chang moves out of range of the leg kick from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Chang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a looping left.
Chang throws a hook but Kosmanov blocks it.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang throws a leg kick but Kosmanov checks it.
Kosmanov motions for Chang to come forward. Kosmanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Chang throws a leg kick but Kosmanov moved away.
Kosmanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Chang misses its target.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosmanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kosmanov jabs Chang to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Chang pushes Kosmanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kosmanov throws a head punch that misses.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
Kosmanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Chang controls his hands.
Kosmanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
Kosmanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chang throws a head punch that misses.
Chang tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Chang back against the cage.
Chang takes a shot to the head.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Kosmanov misses with a punch to the body. #T2##TD2#
Kosmanov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chang can't fight it off and eventually Kosmanov manages to take the fight to the floor. Chang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kosmanov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chang's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Chang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kosmanov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chang.
Chang struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kosmanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kosmanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kosmanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but Chang is working away.
Chang tries to buck Kosmanov off but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but Chang is working away.
Chang is looking for a sweep.
Chang can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kosmanov lands some shots froms side control.
Kosmanov throws an elbow but Chang slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Chang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chang gets back to half guard.
Chang trying to hold on to Kosmanov's head to control him but Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Chang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kosmanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kosmanov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov retains his lightweight title!
Vladimir Kosmanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 404     
Date:   Nov 13, 2021
#R1#
Wobble walks into a stiff left hand from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov scores with a nice right hand.
Wobble misses the shot to the body.
Wobble fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kosmanov on the side of the head.
Wobble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wobble lands the left hand.
Kosmanov works Wobble's body with a nice hook.
Wobble avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Wobble scores with a leg kick.
Wobble fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kosmanov is out of range.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Wobble.
Wobble scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kosmanov blocks the body kick.
Kosmanov misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Wobble counters with a single leg into guard. Kosmanov didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wobble looking to sit in guard and control but Kosmanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wobble looking to control.
Kosmanov scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Kosmanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Wobble keeps moving.
Kosmanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Wobble has wrist control.
Kosmanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
I've been told that Kosmanov has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Wobble working a defensive guard here.
Kosmanov controlling from the top position.
Wobble has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kosmanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wobble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosmanov is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kosmanov cracks Wobble with a solid left hand.#T3#
Wobble looking to control.
Kosmanov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kosmanov trying to control but Wobble is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wobble fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kosmanov is out of range.
Wobble misses with an uppercut. Kosmanov saw that one coming.
Wobble scores with a shot to the body.
Kosmanov lands a jab to Wobble's midsection.
Wobble scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kosmanov in his tracks.
Wobble looks to land a body kick but Kosmanov moved away.
Wobble checks a leg kick nicely.
Wobble throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Wobble closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wobble throws a lazy right hand but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kosmanov wants to counter the offense by Wobble and move into the clinch position.
Wobble misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Kosmanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wobble looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wobble is being controlled here.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wobble keeps working.
Wobble is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov landing a few strikes.
Wobble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kosmanov working away.
Kosmanov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wobble takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Jah Wobble has been cut.
Wobble attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kosmanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wobble throws a head kick but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kosmanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wobble defends well and Kosmanov ends up having to push Wobble into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wobble throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wobble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wobble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kosmanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wobble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kosmanov closes the distance and clinches.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Wobble manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Kosmanov.
Wobble misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Wobble blocks a body shot from Kosmanov. #T1#
Kosmanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wobble to keep the fight standing.
Jah Wobble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Wobble throws a head punch that misses.
Wobble misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosmanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kosmanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wobble misses with a punch to the body.
Wobble looking to slow down the pace here.
Wobble tries to work over Kosmanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wobble lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wobble uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wobble.
A body shot lands from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Wobble lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kosmanov tries to work over Wobble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kosmanov digs a right hand into Wobble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wobble's gas tank.
Kosmanov blocks an uppercut.
Kosmanov lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov misses with a punch to the body.
Wobble manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kosmanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wobble misses with the head strike.
Wobble prevents the takedown attempt.
Kosmanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wobble's efforts to push away.
Wobble throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov. #T3#
Kosmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Wobble controls the action.
Kosmanov lands a body punch.
Wobble looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kosmanov blocks a body shot from Wobble.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosmanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Wobble manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kosmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kosmanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wobble prevents it.
Wobble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wobble tries a knee to the head but Kosmanov blocks it.
Kosmanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kosmanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kosmanov tries to work over Wobble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kosmanov can't get the takedown.
Kosmanov blocks a body shot from Wobble.
Wobble misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Kosmanov tries to work over Wobble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kosmanov scores with a shot to the side of Wobble's head.
Wobble is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wobble using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kosmanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kosmanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wobble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosmanov's elbow.
Wobble tries to stall but Kosmanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kosmanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov cracks Wobble with a nice body shot.
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Kosmanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wobble.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Wobble manages to get underhooks.
Wobble misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Kosmanov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kosmanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kosmanov lands a nice uppercut.
Wobble wants to get back to striking at distance but Kosmanov won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Kosmanov connects with a right hand. Wobble shakes it off.
Kosmanov scores with a shot to the body.
Wobble fails with the takedown.
Wobble lands a really nice looking cross but Kosmanov seems unphased.
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wobble was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
Wobble feinted with a counter takedown.
Wobble dives in and grabs Kosmanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kosmanov pushes down on Wobble's head and hops out.#TD2#
Kosmanov looking to score a takedown here. Wobble is defending well but Kosmanov drives through and ends up in Wobble's guard.
Wobble is trying to keep Kosmanov in close.
Wobble is really struggling to control Kosmanov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov trying to control but Wobble is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov is working Wobble over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Wobble has control of Kosmanov's left arm, preventing Kosmanov from doing any damage.
Wobble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kosmanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Wobble wants to sweep here but Kosmanov controlling him for the moment.
Kosmanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kosmanov stays in close to Wobble's body and controls the position.
Kosmanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kosmanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kosmanov won't allow Wobble to sweep him here.
Kosmanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kosmanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kosmanov misses with a straight left.
Wobble looks to land a right hand but Kosmanov moved out of range.#T3#
Kosmanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wobble connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wobble throws a poor cross that misses
and Kosmanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut.
Wobble looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
Kosmanov wants to counter the offense by Wobble and move into the clinch position.
Kosmanov looks to throw the jab but Wobble is out of range.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Wobble was well out of range.
Wobble slips a straight right by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wobble misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kosmanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wobble digs a good hook to Kosmanov's body.
Kosmanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wobble.
Wobble ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
A slow jab from Wobble misses its intended target.
Wobble connects with a leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wobble is just out of range.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Wobble.
Kosmanov wants to counter the offense by Wobble and move into the clinch position.
Kosmanov checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Kosmanov gets a double leg takedown into Wobble's guard.
Wobble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Wobble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kosmanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Wobble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosmanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kosmanov stands up over Wobble, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4##CL2#
Kosmanov has Wobble up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Kosmanov.
Wobble lands a shot to the body.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Wobble.
Wobble blocks a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov tries a body shot but Wobble blocks it.
Wobble misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Wobble fails to land.
Kosmanov tries to work over Wobble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wobble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wobble is trying to break the clinch but Kosmanov has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Wobble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Kosmanov there.
Wobble throws a body kick that misses.
Kosmanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wobble sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Wobble wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Wobble misses with a head kick.
Wobble lands a jab to the nose.
Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wobble.
Kosmanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wobble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wobble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kosmanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Kosmanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wobble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wobble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vladimir Kosmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kosmanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wobble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Kosmanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wobble controlling Kosmanov's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kosmanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wobble on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Wobble.
Kosmanov slips under a jab from Wobble.#T3#
Kosmanov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Wobble looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kosmanov is pressing down on Wobble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wobble is fighting to break Kosmanov's control of his arms but Kosmanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wobble preventing the sweep.
Wobble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kosmanov looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wobble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Kosmanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Wobble controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kosmanov looks for a takedown but Wobble sprawls well.
Wobble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Wobble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wobble throws a leg kick which misses Kosmanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kosmanov tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Kosmanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wobble did well to prevent Kosmanov getting side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ground and pound from Kosmanov.
Wobble trying to control but Kosmanov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Wobble scores with a nice head shot.
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wobble was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov scores with a jab. Wobble acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kosmanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wobble sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kosmanov somewhat.
Kosmanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wobble sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wobble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kosmanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wobble somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wobble drives through with a takedown into Kosmanov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kosmanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Kosmanov seems keen to control Wobble's posture.
Wobble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wobble is one step ahead there.
Wobble trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kosmanov prevents Wobble from improving his position.
Kosmanov wants to take a breather but Wobble is having none of it. #T2#
Wobble is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wobble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wobble tries to roll over but Kosmanov keeps him under control.
Wobble has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kosmanov is working away from the top position though.
Kosmanov trying to control from half guard but Wobble is working away. #SUB#
Wobble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Kosmanov prevents Wobble from improving his position.#SUB#
Wobble actively working from the bottom here.
Jah Wobble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wobble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kosmanov.
Wobble slips a jab and a cross from Kosmanov.
Wobble connects with a looping right hand.
Wobble throws a body punch but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Wobble drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Kosmanov shoots in and gets a takedown into Wobble's guard.
Wobble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kosmanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wobble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosmanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Wobble is looking for a triangle but Kosmanov pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wobble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Kosmanov.
I've got Kosmanov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!

Vladimir Kosmanov is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Vladimir Kosmanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GC 400     
Date:   Oct 16, 2021
#R1#
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malverde.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malverde.
Malverde misses with a head kick.
Malverde avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Malverde throws a counter combo.
Malverde lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kosmanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kosmanov throws a big shot that misses.
Kosmanov connects with a jab.
Kosmanov connects with a right hand. Malverde shakes it off.
A jab from Malverde misses.
Malverde throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Malverde.
Kosmanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malverdes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malverde moves away.
Kosmanov lands a slapping body shot.
Malverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malverde lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kosmanov circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Malverde misses the target.
Kosmanov connects with a crisp jab.
Kosmanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Malverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kosmanov connects with a right hand. Malverde shakes it off.#ROC#Malverde is rocked!
Kosmanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malverde.
Malverde is still on wobbly legs! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malverde.
Jesus Malverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malverde seems to have recovered his senses.
Malverde stuns Kosmanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malverde throws a big shot that misses.
Kosmanov scores with a hook.
Kosmanov stuns Malverde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kosmanov blocks a jab.
Kosmanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malverde connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kosmanov scrambles back to his feet.
Malverde throws a right and a left that Kosmanov avoids nicely.
Malverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kosmanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosmanov moves away.
Jab, jab by Kosmanov - just one landing.
Malverde misses with a head kick. #T2#
Kosmanov scores with the left hand. Malverde knows he should have avoided that one.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malverde manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Malverde.
Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malverde.
Kosmanov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Malverde tries to land a front kick but Kosmanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kosmanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kosmanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malverde's head backwards.#TD#
Kosmanov dives in and scores a takedown into Malverde's guard.
Malverde wants to sweep here but Kosmanov controlling him for the moment.
Kosmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Malverde is retaining full guard.
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound.
Kosmanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Kosmanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kosmanov is working Malverde over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kosmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Malverde is retaining full guard.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malverde works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kosmanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Malverde pulls Kosmanov in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
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.
Kosmanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Malverde wants to sweep here but Kosmanov controlling him for the moment.
Malverde is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malverde controlling the position.
Kosmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosmanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Malverde has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kosmanov thuds a left hand into Malverde's body.
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Malverde is just out of range.
Malverde moves away from the strike by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kosmanov dodges the punch combination from Malverde.
Kosmanov avoids the head kick by Malverde.
Kosmanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malverde.
Malverde rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kosmanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Malverde.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Malverde. That snapped Kosmanov's head back.
Kosmanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
Malverde throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kosmanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kosmanov tries to clinch up but Malverde circles away and keeps his distance.
Malverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kosmanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kosmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malverde counters with a nice uppercut.
Malverde needs to keep his hands up - Kosmanov had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Kosmanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kosmanov thuds a left hand into Malverde's body.#CL#
Kosmanov closes the distance and pushes Malverde back into the cage.
Kosmanov controlling the action here for a moment.
Malverde makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov lands a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov wants a takedown.
Malverde scores with a shot to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Malverde lands with a right to the head.
Kosmanov prevents Malverde from breaking the clinch.
Malverde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kosmanov pushes Malverde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kosmanov keeps control of Malverde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Malverde.
Kosmanov keeps control of Malverde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malverde is trying to force a seperation but Kosmanov has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
Malverde tries to work over Kosmanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Malverde throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malverde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Kosmanov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kosmanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Malverde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kosmanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malverde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malverde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Kosmanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosmanov is stalling in the full guard.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Malverde's brow.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Malverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Malverde utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malverde can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kosmanov controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malverde throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Kosmanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kosmanov is working for takedown but Malverde is calmly controlling the position for now.
Malverde tries to break the clinch but Kosmanov is controlling the position.
Kosmanov lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Malverde wants to break free but Kosmanov has control.
Malverde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Malverde is trying to break the clinch but Kosmanov is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malverde.
Malverde working hard to break the clinch.
Kosmanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malverde prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kosmanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosmanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Malverde manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kosmanov looking to throw knees to the head but Malverde is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Malverde lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malverde moves away.
Kosmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Malverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malverde throws a shot to the body.
Malverde throws a head kick but Kosmanov moves out of range.
A left lands for Kosmanov.
Malverde rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kosmanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kosmanov digs a good hook to Malverde's body.
Kosmanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kosmanov scores with a hook.
Kosmanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Malverde misses
and Kosmanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Kosmanov coming out on top.
Kosmanov throws a monster overhand right that drops Malverde! Kosmanov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Our winner, Vladimir Kosmanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SMASH: Kneeland vs Kosmanov     
Date:   Sep 10, 2021
#R1#
Kosmanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kneeland's hands.
Kosmanov throws a looping overhand right but Kneeland ducks down to avoid it.
Kneeland lands a jab to the head.
Kneeland misses with a leg kick.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kneeland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kneeland throws out a loose jab but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kneeland.
Kosmanov needs to keep his hands up - Kneeland had a free shot at his head there.
Kneeland has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Danga de danga de dang - Kneeland scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Kneeland saw that one coming.
As Kosmanov backs away, Kneeland returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kosmanov throws a shot from downtown. Kneeland moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kneeland misses the target.
Kneeland tries to bum rush Kosmanov with a series of wild strikes but Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kosmanov connects with a looping right hand.
Kosmanov slips a jab from Kneeland.
Kneeland misses with an uppercut. Kosmanov saw that one coming.
A big left from Kneeland misses.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Kneeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kosmanov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kosmanov misses with a leg kick.
Kneeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosmanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Kosmanov slips under a jab.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Kneeland.
Kneeland misses with a looping left.
Kneeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kosmanov! But no joy.
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov staying out of range there.
Kneeland's corner calls for a 1-2. Kneeland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kneeland feints and then cracks Kosmanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kosmanov down.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kneeland.
Kosmanov wants to counter with a clinch but Kneeland pushes him away.
Kosmanov checks a low kick from Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kosmanov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kneeland.
Kosmanov looks to land a left hand but Kneeland moved out of range nicely.
Kneeland looks to land a left hand but Kosmanov moved out of range nicely.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Kneeland moves out of range.
It looked like Kneeland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kosmanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Kosmanov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeland keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Kosmanov slips a nice elbow through Kneeland's hands, connecting with Kneeland's forehead.
Kosmanov throwing shots but Kneeland is blocking nicely.
Kosmanov thows a huge punch but Kneeland dodges it nicely.
Kosmanov trying to control from Kneeland's half guard. Kneeland has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kneeland is trying to control the position but Kosmanov postures up.
Kneeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosmanov is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov is in close to Kneeland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kneeland controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Kosmanov pushing down on Kneeland's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kosmanov misses with a head shot. Kneeland uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Kneeland's brow.
Kosmanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosmanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kneeland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kneeland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Kneeland from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kneeland preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kneeland keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kneeland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kosmanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kosmanov is in close to Kneeland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kosmanov being controlled here momentarily.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Skillz Kneeland will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kosmanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kneeland throws a hook to the side of Kosmanov's head but Kosmanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kneeland slaps away a takedown attempt from Kosmanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kneeland scores with a one two! Kosmanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kneeland wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
Kosmanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kneeland lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kosmanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kosmanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kneeland moves in looking to clinch but Kosmanov pushes him off.
Kosmanov misses with a double jab.
Kneeland throws a hook but Kosmanov blocks it.
Kneeland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Kneeland finds it's way through Kosmanov's defenses.
Kneeland misses with an uppercut.
And Kosmanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Kneeland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kneeland looks to land a combination but Kosmanov avoids it well.
Kneeland lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Kneeland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kneeland misses with a looping left.
Kneeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Kneeland.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kneeland!
Kosmanov walks into a left hand.
Kosmanov stalks Kneeland and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kneeland's face. Kneeland staggers backwards, shaken.
Kosmanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Kneeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kosmanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot.
Kosmanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kneeland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kosmanov scrambles back to his feet.
Kneeland throws a low kick but Kosmanov moves out of range easily.
Kosmanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kneeland defends it well.
Kosmanov blocks a jab.
Kneeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kneeland throws a lazy right hand but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kneeland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kosmanov is out of range. #T2#
Kneeland keeps the fight on the outside.
Kneeland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kneeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
Kneeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kneeland moves away from the strike by Kosmanov.
A combination from Kneeland does no damage.
A jab from Kosmanov does it's job there.
Kneeland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good standup being displayed there by Kosmanov as he connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Kosmanov blocks the leg kick.
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but Kneeland slips the punch.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov slips a straight right by Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a low kick but Kosmanov moves out of range easily.
Kneeland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kosmanov. Kosmanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kneeland misses the jab.
Kneeland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kosmanov. That did some damage!
Kneeland misses the jab.
Kneeland misses with a hook.#T3#
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kneeland defends it nicely.#TD2#
Kneeland gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kosmanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kneeland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kneeland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kneeland wants to sweep but no luck.
Kosmanov looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Kosmanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosmanov postures up in Kneeland's guard and throws a big left but Kneeland blocks it.
Kosmanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Kneeland.
Kneeland wants to control the position but Kosmanov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kneeland trying to control here.
Kneeland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skillz Kneeland dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kneeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosmanov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kneeland.
Kosmanov cracks a nice hook into Kneeland's ribs.
Kneeland throws a hook but Kosmanov avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Kneeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kneeland goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Kosmanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kneeland is looking to improve his position.
Kneeland is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kosmanov.
Vladimir Kosmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Kosmanov slips a nice elbow through Kneeland's hands, connecting with Kneeland's forehead.
Kneeland wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well.
Kosmanov is nestled in close to Kneeland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kosmanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kosmanov is looking to advance position but Kneeland won't allow it.
Kneeland keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kosmanov prevents Kneeland from improving his position.
Kosmanov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Kosmanov stalling away here and it's allowed Kneeland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kneeland controlling the position.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Kneeland keeps moving.
Kosmanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kneeland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kosmanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Kosmanov blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kneeland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right. #CL#
Kneeland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kneeland pushes Kosmanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeland scores with a shot to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Nice body punch from Kneeland.
Kosmanov taking a breather.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Kosmanov has hold of one of Kneeland's legs. Kneeland is fighting the takedown attempt but Kosmanov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Kneeland is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kneeland.
Kosmanov pushes Kneeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosmanov blocks an uppercut.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skillz Kneeland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kosmanov misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kneeland.
Kneeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kneeland.
Kosmanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kneeland.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosmanov digs a right hand into Kneeland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kneeland's gas tank.
Kosmanov tries to pull guard but Kneeland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Kosmanov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kosmanov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kneeland is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Kosmanov.
I think Kneeland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Skillz Kneeland!

Skillz Kneeland managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Waste of Money Nutrition lol, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: WCF 86: Khabib vs Bender     
Date:   Aug 21, 2021
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Kosmanov as Akechi shoots in.
Kosmanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akechi. #TD#
Kosmanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Akechi to the ground. Kosmanov is now in Akechi's guard.
Akechi trying to control the position here.
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kosmanov stands up over Akechi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Akechi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kosmanov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov controlling the action here.
Akechi tries to get to full guard but Kosmanov has control of the leg. #T1#
Akechi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Akechi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Akechi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Akechi's brow.
Kosmanov works over Akechi with some ground and pound from guard.
Akechi is trying to keep Kosmanov in close.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Akechi.
Akechi is trying to control the position but Kosmanov postures up. #T2#
Kosmanov content to stall in guard here.
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov working some strikes from top position.
Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akechi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kosmanov stands up over Akechi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Akechi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akechi controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Kosmanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akechi is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Akechi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kosmanov with a nice head shot there.
Akechi working a defensive guard here.
Kosmanov lands a couple of elbows.
Kosmanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Akechi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kosmanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akechi controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Kosmanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Akechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosmanov is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Akechi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akechi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kosmanov has passed into side control.
Akechi tries to bench press Kosmanov off him but Kosmanov keeps the position.
Kosmanov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov lands an elbow.
Akechi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
That's time! Kosmanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the body.
Kosmanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akechi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.
Akechi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kosmanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akechi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kosmanov scores with a jab. Akechi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Kosmanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kosmanov duly obliges.
Akechi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kosmanov is fending him off so far but Akechi persists. Nope, Kosmanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akechi feints the counter takedown.
Kosmanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kosmanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kosmanov takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Akechi feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov tries to work over Akechi's front leg with a kick but Akechi checks it.
Kosmanov misses with a looping right.
Kosmanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akechi can do to turn this around?#T1#
Akechi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Akechi drops his hands momentarily and Kosmanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Akechi. Beautiful body shot.
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Kosmanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Akechi staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Akechi.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosmanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Akechi takes a swing at Kosmanov's ribcage but misses.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Akechi avoids it easily.
Kosmanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Akechi tries to counter it with a takedown but Kosmanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Akechi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akechi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Akechi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kosmanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kosmanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akechi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kosmanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akechi.
Kosmanov tries to roll over but Akechi keeps him under control.
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. Akechi connects with a nice short shot to Kosmanov's temple.
Akechi drops an elbow to the side of Kosmanov's head. #T3#
Akechi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kosmanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kosmanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Akechi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Akechi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosmanov keeps working.
Akechi blocks the strikes from Kosmanov.
Akechi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Akechi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vladimir Kosmanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akechi is controlling the pace.
Akechi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akechi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kosmanov is looking for a sweep. Akechi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akechi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kosmanov defending well though.
Akechi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kosmanov defending well though.
Akechi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kosmanov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kosmanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akechi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Akechi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosmanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akechi trying to control the position.
Kosmanov is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akechi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov slips under a jab from Akechi.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosmanov moves away.
Akechi slips a straight right by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov digs a good body shot into Akechi's ribs.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Akechi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Akechi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kosmanov keeping control of the position.
Akechi is stalling here. Kosmanov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Akechi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kosmanov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Akechi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kosmanov off and has taken his back!
Akechi connects with a big shot to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Kosmanov is really stuck here.
Akechi landing with strikes.
Akechi scores with strikes from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Akechi.
Akechi throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Akechi struggling to land strikes to the head as Kosmanov covers up.
Akechi missing with strikes from the back.
Kosmanov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T2#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Akechi.
Akechi has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kosmanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov wants to escape the position.
Kosmanov prevents Akechi from getting a body triangle.
Akechi lands strikes to the head.
Akechi tries to get the hooks in deep but Kosmanov pushed the leg off.
Kosmanov wants to control his opponent's hands but Akechi gets his hands free.
Kosmanov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Akechi cracks Kosmanov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kosmanov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Kosmanov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kosmanov breaks Akechi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Akechi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Akechi working a defensive guard here.
Kosmanov is working Akechi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Akechi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kosmanov defends well.
Akechi looking to control.
Akechi has momentary wrist control but Kosmanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving. #T4#
Akechi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Akechi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kosmanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kosmanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kosmanov trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kosmanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jubei Akechi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kosmanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!

A victorious Vladimir Kosmanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WCF WNF 63: Ronaldo vs Somchai     
Date:   Jul 21, 2021
#R1#
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turunen moves away.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turunen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turunen takes one on the button.
Nice cross by Turunen.
A jab from Turunen does it's job there.
Turunen drops his hands momentarily and Kosmanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kosmanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Turunen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov has control of Turunen's left arm, preventing Turunen from doing any damage.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turunen is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Turunen controlling him for the moment.
Turunen works over Kosmanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kosmanov is trying to keep Turunen in close.
Turunen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kosmanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kosmanov working a defensive guard here.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov trying to keep a closed guard but Turunen is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turunen works over Kosmanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turunen is one step ahead there.
Turunen distracts Kosmanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Turunen advances position into side control!
Kosmanov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Kosmanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turunen controlling from side mount.
Kosmanov is looking to regain half guard here but Turunen keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Kosmanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov is looking to control Turunen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kosmanov avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turunen lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Turunen seems content to control.
Kosmanov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kosmanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turunen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kosmanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turunen trying to control the action but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Turunen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Kosmanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Turunen preventing the sweep.
Turunen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kosmanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turunen's guard. #REVB#
Turunen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turunen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosmanov is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov wants to pass the guard but Turunen is keeping the position.
Turunen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosmanov is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Turunen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Turunen tries to bum rush Kosmanov with a series of wild strikes but Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turunen moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.
Turunen checks a low kick from Kosmanov.#CL#
Turunen has Kosmanov up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kosmanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Turunen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosmanov can do to turn this around?
Turunen working aggressively here.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosmanov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Kosmanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turunen avoids it.
Kosmanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turunen.
Turunen blocks a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov is trying to pull guard but Turunen has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Turunen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turunen throws a right and a left that Kosmanov avoids nicely. #T1#
Kosmanov scores with a jab. Turunen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turunen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Turunen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kosmanov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Turunen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kosmanov is staying active underneath Turunen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kosmanov is looking to improve his position.
Turunen lands strikes from half guard.
Turunen lands with a punch from half guard.
Turunen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kosmanov trying to control here.
Turunen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Kosmanov wants to get back to full guard.
Kosmanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turunen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turunen's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov is hanging on to Turunen's back as he tries to escape.
Turunen trying to get back to his feet but Kosmanov is in full control for now.
Turunen can't escape the position.
Turunen is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turunen covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kosmanov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Turunen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Turunen covers up after that shot from Kosmanov.
Julius Turunen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kosmanov is trying to stick to Turunen's back but Turunen is turning into Kosmanov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kosmanov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Turunen.
Turunen wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Kosmanov wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Kosmanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turunen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kosmanov is in close to Turunen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kosmanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turunen's head.
Turunen 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.
Kosmanov content to stall in guard here.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Turunen.
Kosmanov postures up. #T4#
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turunen wants to stand up but Kosmanov is controlling him.
Turunen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kosmanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosmanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turunen's head.
Turunen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turunen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov pushes down on Turunen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kosmanov clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turunen.
Turunen stops a takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turunen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Turunen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Kosmanov.
Julius Turunen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Turunen.
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turunen is looking for a counter combo.
Turunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Kosmanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Turunen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turunen misses with a two punch combination.
Kosmanov scores with a one two! Turunen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kosmanov slips a jab and a cross from Turunen.
Kosmanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Kosmanov swings for the body but Turunen moves out of range.
Kosmanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turunen misses with a wild combination.
Kosmanov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Turunen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kosmanov.#ROC2#Turunen is rocked!
Kosmanov pounces like a tiger and cracks Turunen with a vicious hook! Turunen is down but not out! Kosmanov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vladimir Kosmanov!
After winning the bout, Vladimir Kosmanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WCF 76: Goncalves vs Kosmanov     
Date:   Jun 12, 2021
#R1#
Kosmanov with a poor takedown
and Goncalves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown but Goncalves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goncalves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Goncalves circles away easily
and Goncalves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guilherme Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goncalves as he avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Kosmanov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Goncalves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Goncalves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.#TD2#
Kosmanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kosmanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Goncalves keeping hold of Kosmanov's head, controlling as best he can.
Goncalves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosmanov. #T1#
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. Kosmanov connects with a nice short shot to Goncalves's temple.
Goncalves is looking to control Kosmanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goncalves avoid being mounted?
Kosmanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kosmanov looks to land a strike but Goncalves avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kosmanov throwing strikes but missing.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosmanov throwing strikes but missing.
Goncalves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Kosmanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kosmanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kosmanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goncalves trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosmanov throwing strikes from guard but Goncalves blocks nicely.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goncalves works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Kosmanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov looking to sit in guard and control but Goncalves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Goncalves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Goncalves controlling him for the moment.
Kosmanov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kosmanov pulls Goncalves in to control the position.
Goncalves stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov is trying to keep Goncalves in close.
Kosmanov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Kosmanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goncalves's guard. #REVB#
Kosmanov won't allow Goncalves to sweep him here.
Kosmanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kosmanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosmanov trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Goncalves has wrist control.
Goncalves pulls Kosmanov in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goncalves controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kosmanov controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
That's time! Goncalves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kosmanov shoots in for a double leg but Goncalves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goncalves as he avoids it easily.
Kosmanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Guilherme Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov with a poor takedown
and Goncalves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Goncalves tries to sprawl out of it but Kosmanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goncalves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kosmanov misses with a takedown
and Goncalves counters with a stiff right hand.
Goncalves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kosmanov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kosmanov wants to take a breather but Goncalves is having none of it.
Vladimir Kosmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goncalves is positioning himself well to prevent Kosmanov advancing to mount. #T1#
Goncalves wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well.
Kosmanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosmanov misses with a head shot. Goncalves uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kosmanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kosmanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Goncalves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosmanov postures up in Goncalves's guard and throws a big left but Goncalves blocks it.
Goncalves pulls Kosmanov in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kosmanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Goncalves seems keen to control Kosmanov's posture.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goncalves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goncalves keeping full guard, as Kosmanov tries to pass.
Kosmanov postures up in Goncalves's guard and throws a big left but Goncalves blocks it.
Kosmanov throws a strike but Goncalves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Kosmanov wants to hit a sweep here but Goncalves passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kosmanov there!
Kosmanov wants to control but Goncalves is having none of it.
Goncalves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kosmanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kosmanov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Kosmanov tries to hold on but Goncalves pushes him away.
Kosmanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goncalves looking to control but Kosmanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kosmanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov is still trying to improve position.
Kosmanov tries to hold on but Goncalves postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Goncalves dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Kosmanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Goncalves counter with a right hand.
Kosmanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Goncalves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kosmanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Goncalves, which made it look bad.
Guilherme Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Goncalves scores with a jab to the body.
Kosmanov with a poor takedown
and Goncalves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kosmanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goncalves tries to avoid it but Kosmanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goncalves to the ground. Goncalves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goncalves defends it nicely.
Goncalves fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kosmanov just manages to avoid it.#T1#
A jab from Goncalves misses.
Kosmanov fails with the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a good low kick that Kosmanov was not able to check.
Kosmanov has his takedown stuffed
and Goncalves counters with a straight right hand.
Goncalves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kosmanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Kosmanov is rocked!
Kosmanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Goncalves counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Kosmanov out cold! What a finish! Goncalves is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guilherme Goncalves!
Guilherme Goncalves retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Guilherme Goncalves rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: WCF 71: Goncalves vs Turunen     
Date:   May 08, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Calico drives through and clinches with Kosmanov against the cage.
Calico drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kosmanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kosmanov lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Calico lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kosmanov is not content to let Calico control the position.#SUB#
Kosmanov actively working from the bottom here.
Calico wants to free his trapped foot but Kosmanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calico is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kosmanov tries to get to full guard but Calico has control of the leg.
Kosmanov throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T1#
Kosmanov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kosmanov keeping hold of Calico's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Calico is looking for a kimura here.
Kosmanov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kosmanov trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kosmanov is refusing to be controlled, as Calico sits in half guard.
Kosmanov wants to improve his position but Calico is controlling well.
Kosmanov wants to control but Calico is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Calico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kosmanov keeps the fight on the outside.
As Calico tries to get set, Kosmanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Calico manages to avoid the attempt.
Calico wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
Calico wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Calico clinches up against the cage.
Calico wants a takedown.
Calico prevents a body shot from Kosmanov. #TD#
Kosmanov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kosmanov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kosmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosmanov, not yet.
Kosmanov wants to hit a sweep here but Calico passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kosmanov there! #SUB2#
Calico working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Kosmanov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kosmanov trying to hold on to Calico's head to control him but Calico postures up.
Calico is trying to control. Kosmanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Calico is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kosmanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Calico seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kosmanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calico might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kosmanov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kosmanov manages to get to full guard.
Kosmanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kosmanov pulls Calico in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kosmanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kosmanov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Calico is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kosmanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Calico dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Kosmanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kosmanov prevents Calico from improving his position.
Kosmanov misses with a head shot. Calico uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Calico is looking for a triangle but Kosmanov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Calico looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Calico looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kosmanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kosmanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kosmanov trying to control but Calico is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kosmanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Calico keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Calico preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov cracks Calico with a solid left hand.
Kosmanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Calico keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Calico throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kosmanov uses it to pass to side control.
Kosmanov working away.#T3#
Calico keeps Kosmanov under control for a moment.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calico keeps working.
Calico tries to bench press Kosmanov off him but Kosmanov keeps the position.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but Calico is working away.
Calico is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov is putting a hurting on Calico here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
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.
Kosmanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kosmanov working the ground and pound.
Calico is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Kosmanov advances to mount.
Calico has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kosmanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kosmanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Calico tries to lock up and control but Kosmanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that second round.
That's time! Kosmanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Calico rushes Kosmanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kosmanov.
Kosmanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Calico just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kosmanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Calico is working for takedown but Kosmanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov tries to work over Calico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kosmanov misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Kosmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Calico avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
Kosmanov misses with a body punch.
Calico is working for takedown but Kosmanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Calico.#T1#
Kosmanov tries a body shot but Calico blocks it.
Calico drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kosmanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calico's elbow.
Calico managing to block the knees to the body from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a head punch that misses.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike. #TD#
Kosmanov jumps guard.
Kosmanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Calico wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Calico controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Kosmanov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Calico passes into half guard.
Kosmanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calico can do to turn this around?
Kosmanov tries to get to full guard but Calico has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Calico is working for a submission of some sort.
Calico is looking to take a break and control but Kosmanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kosmanov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Calico drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kosmanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kosmanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kosmanov! #REVR#
Calico is looking for a sweep.
Calico struggling a bit here.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Calico to see if he's OK.
Kosmanov working away.
Kosmanov throws an elbow but Calico slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Kosmanov lands some shots froms side control.
Calico struggling a bit here.
Kosmanov wants to control but Calico is keeping him busy.
Kosmanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kosmanov cracks Calico with a big elbow.
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Calico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calico gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calico taking some punishment here, with Kosmanov in his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kosmanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kosmanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!

Vladimir Kosmanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WCF WNF 47: Tofail vs Tyurin     
Date:   Mar 31, 2021
#R1#
Kosmanov slips under a jab.#TD2#
Kosmanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bader to the mat! Bader manages to get full guard.
Bader is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kosmanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bader utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES#
Bader pushes Kosmanov off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kosmanov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bader's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Bader has his feet on Kosmanov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Bader throws a hook but Kosmanov avoids it easily.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bader has time to react.
Bader just misses with a punch to the body.
Bader dips to his left and cracks Kosmanov with an uppercut!
Bader misses with a hook #TD2#
and Kosmanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound. #ES#
Bader uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
Bader with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Kosmanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bader quickly recovers to half guard.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kosmanov controlling the action here.
Bader wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Bader on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bader keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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. Kosmanov connects with a nice short shot to Bader's temple.
Bader is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LET Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kosmanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kosmanov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bader!
Kosmanov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bader? #T3#
Kosmanov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bader looks a forlorn figure.
Kosmanov lands a couple of good shots and Bader has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kosmanov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kosmanov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kosmanov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kosmanov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
A jab from Bader misses.
Kosmanov slips a jab and a cross from Bader.
Bader displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kosmanov. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov cracks Bader with a big right hand but Bader just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4#
Bader takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kosmanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bader, who protects the arm well.
Kosmanov is putting a hurting on Bader here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kosmanov grinds an elbow into Bader's temple.
Kosmanov working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Bader is rocked!
Bader is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kosmanov connects with a decent elbow.
Oh Bader is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kosmanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bader to see if he's OK.
Kosmanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bader being controlled for a moment.
A big shot lands for Kosmanov! That's hurt Bader! Will he recover? Kosmanov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WCF 60: Khabib vs Bader     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ji Woo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ji Woo tries to land a front kick but Kosmanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ji Woo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Kosmanov's shoulder, as Kosmanov tries to avoid the shot.
Ji Woo slaps away a takedown attempt from Kosmanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.#TD2#
Kosmanov gets the takedown into side control.
Ji Woo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kosmanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ji Woo trying to control but Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Ji Woo wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well.
Kosmanov slows the pace down in half guard.
Ji Woo wants to get back to full guard.
Ji Woo is working hard here to advance position.
Kosmanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ji Woo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kosmanov is pressing down on Ji Woo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ji Woo is holding on for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kosmanov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kosmanov is trying to control. Ji Woo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ji Woo is trying is best to control the position here.
Kosmanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kosmanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ji Woo defending well though.
Ji Woo wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kosmanov checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Kosmanov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kosmanov controlling the action here.
Ji Woo wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well. #T3#
Kosmanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ji Woo is looking to improve his position.
Kosmanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kosmanov is pressing down on Ji Woo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ji Woo is holding on for now.
Kosmanov not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kosmanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ji Woo trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kosmanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ji Woo defends well and Kosmanov ends up having to push Ji Woo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo misses with a body kick.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ji Woo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kosmanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kosmanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ji Woo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kosmanov somewhat.
Kosmanov shoots in but Ji Woo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kosmanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kosmanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ji Woo, which made it look bad.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Ji Woo lands a jab to the nose.
Ji Woo leaves Kosmanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo misses with a head kick.
Ji Woo missing with a left hand there. Kosmanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kosmanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ji Woo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kosmanov.#TD2#
Ji Woo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kosmanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Kosmanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ji Woo's head.
Vladimir Kosmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ji Woo is controlling Kosmanov's posture.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
Ji Woo seems keen to control Kosmanov's posture.
Ji Woo looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji Woo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ji Woo is trying to keep Kosmanov in close. #T2#
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.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ji Woo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ji Woo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the head.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Ji Woo misses.
Kosmanov fails with the takedown
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Kosmanov moves out of range. #TD2#
Kosmanov shoots in and bounces Ji Woo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ji Woo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Kosmanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ji Woo pulls Kosmanov in to control the position.
Ji Woo wants to sweep here but Kosmanov controlling him for the moment.
Kosmanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kosmanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ji Woo defends well and Kosmanov ends up having to push Ji Woo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Ji Woo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot that sends Ji Woo's belly button to the back.
Ji Woo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Kosmanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ji Woo defends it well.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Kosmanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Ji Woo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ji Woo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Ji Woo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kosmanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ji Woo being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ji Woo, as that shot connected.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ji Woo lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Kosmanov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ji Woo was covering up waiting for the punch and Kosmanov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ji Woo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ji Woo looking for a guillotine here but Kosmanov defends easily. #T1#
Ji Woo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
Kosmanov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kosmanov content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kosmanov.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.#TD2#
Kosmanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ji Woo quickly recovers to half guard.
Kosmanov wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping him busy.
Ji Woo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ji Woo manages to get to full guard.
Ji Woo is controlling Kosmanov's posture.
Ji Woo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Ji Woo controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Kosmanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ji Woo 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ji Woo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ji Woo throws a front kick that sends Kosmanov stumbling back into the cage.
Kosmanov fails to land the takedown.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Ji Woo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ji Woo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick from Ji Woo.
Bong Ji Woo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kosmanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ji Woo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kosmanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ji Woo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kosmanov somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kosmanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bong Ji Woo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ji Woo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!

Bong Ji Woo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: HFC 52 - Slugs vs Eagle 2     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Tai Kung ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Tai Kung's head coaches at The Cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kosmanov lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Tai Kung misses #TD2#
and Kosmanov counters with a shoot takedown. Tai Kung fights it but they end up in guard.
Kosmanov trying to control but Tai Kung is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kosmanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tai Kung is keeping the position for now.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Tai Kung keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Tai Kung keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kosmanov is in close to Tai Kung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kosmanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosmanov throws an elbow that misses. Tai Kung uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kosmanov's guard. Nice move by Tai Kung!#REVR#
Tai Kung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tai Kung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tai Kung is one step ahead there.
Tai Kung is looking to work some ground and pound but Kosmanov has wrist control.#T2#
Kosmanov looking to control. #SUB2#
Kosmanov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tai Kung escapes and throws Kosmanov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tai Kung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosmanov keeps working.
Tai Kung cracks Kosmanov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kosmanov gets back to half guard.
Tai Kung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kosmanov defending well though.
Tai Kung tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kosmanov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kosmanov is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Tai Kung is looking to take a break and control but Kosmanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kosmanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tai Kung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kosmanov defending well though.
Kosmanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tai Kung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tai Kung working the head and body with strikes.
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. Tai Kung connects with a nice short shot to Kosmanov's temple.
Tai Kung slips a nice elbow through Kosmanov's hands, connecting with Kosmanov's forehead.
Kosmanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tai Kung scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Kosmanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tai Kung is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Tai Kung wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping him busy.
Tai Kung moves into full mount! Kosmanov won't be happy about that!
Kosmanov wants to control but Tai Kung is having none of it.
Kosmanov is bucking up trying to escape but Tai Kung cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kosmanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Tai Kung has a good base and remains in mount.
Kosmanov is bucking up trying to escape but Tai Kung cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tai Kung punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kosmanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Kosmanov is rocked!
Kosmanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Tai Kung has a good base and remains in mount.
Kosmanov tries to hold on but Tai Kung pushes him away.
Tai Kung has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kosmanov's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manolito Tai Kung dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Tai Kung saw that one coming.
Tai Kung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Tai Kung saw that one coming.
Kosmanov connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Tai Kung blocks the leg kick.
Kosmanov looks to land a right hand but Tai Kung moved out of range.
Kosmanov defending well as Tai Kung loads up on a big left hand.
Kosmanov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tai Kung is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tai Kung lands with a straight right. Kosmanov didn't see that one coming.
Kosmanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tai Kung misses with a shot to the body
and Kosmanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Tai Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
An inside leg kick from Tai Kung misses.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manolito Tai Kung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tai Kung connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kosmanov's hands.
No joy there for Tai Kung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tai Kung on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tai Kung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kosmanov walks into a left hand.
Kosmanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Tai Kung finish him?
Kosmanov swings for the body but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Tai Kung went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tai Kung moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.
Kosmanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Tai Kung throws a leg kick but Kosmanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tai Kung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kosmanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung scores with a jab to the head.
Kosmanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Tai Kung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Tai Kung counters with a thumping low kick.
Tai Kung scores with a jab.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tai Kung throws a quick counter head kick but Kosmanov was just out of range.
Tai Kung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tai Kung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kosmanov looks to throw the jab but Tai Kung is out of range.
Tai Kung throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
A big right from Tai Kung misses.
Tai Kung punishes Kosmanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Tai Kung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kosmanov scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Tai Kung swinging wildly here.
Tai Kung throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kosmanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tai Kung.
Manolito Tai Kung is winning the standup battle so far.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Kosmanov blocks it.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick.
Tai Kung misses with a right hand
and Tai Kung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosmanov works the jab nicely.
Kosmanov walks into a jab.#T4#
Kosmanov throws the left hand but Tai Kung avoids the punch easily.
Tai Kung looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung lands a nice shot that snaps Kosmanov's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tai Kung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kosmanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tai Kung as he jumps to the side.
Tai Kung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Tai Kung tries to score with a low kick but Kosmanov moves his leg out of the way.
Tai Kung tries to move into range but Kosmanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tai Kung throws the left hand but Kosmanov avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manolito Tai Kung dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kosmanov ducks right into an uppercut from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
A low kick from Tai Kung misses
and Kosmanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tai Kung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Tai Kung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tai Kung throws an off balance right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tai Kung jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tai Kung misses with an uppercut
and Kosmanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tai Kung throws out a leg kick but Kosmanov moves out of range and Tai Kung only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tai Kung tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Kosmanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosmanov working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Tai Kung moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov looking to sit in guard and control but Tai Kung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tai Kung preventing the sweep.
Tai Kung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tai Kung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tai Kung looking to pass the guard.
Kosmanov is trying to keep Tai Kung in close.
Tai Kung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Kosmanov is trying to keep Tai Kung in close.
Tai Kung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kosmanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Tai Kung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Tai Kung working some strikes from top position.
Tai Kung trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Tai Kung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tai Kung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tai Kung lands a couple of digs.
Tai Kung connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Kosmanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tai Kung works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tai Kung controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Kosmanov looking for submissions off his back.
Kosmanov gets back to full guard.
Tai Kung trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Tai Kung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kosmanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tai Kung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tai Kung connects with a couple of short punches.
Tai Kung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kosmanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tai Kung looking to sit in guard and control but Kosmanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kosmanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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 Manolito Tai Kung.
Well Tai Kung has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manolito Tai Kung!

Manolito Tai Kung decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: HFC 47 - Wanker vs Slugs 2     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kosmanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pinto misses with an uppercut.
Pinto looks to throw the jab but Kosmanov is out of range.
Pinto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosmanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinto misses with a takedown
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.
Kosmanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosmanov takes a swing at Pinto's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov throws a low kick, looking for Pinto's leg but Pinto calmly moves out of range.
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosmanov misses with a straight left.
Kosmanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinto.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Pinto missing with a left hand there. Kosmanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
Kosmanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kosmanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Kosmanov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pinto misses with a looping right.
Kosmanov thows a leg kick but Pinto checks it
and Pinto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinto throws an overhand right that lands on Kosmanov's shoulder, as Kosmanov tries to avoid the shot.
Pinto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov sets himself, and Pinto steps forward looking for the clinch! Kosmanov avoids it this time.#CL2#
Pinto rushes Kosmanov and presses him up against the cage.
Pinto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kosmanov. #TD#
Kosmanov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pinto regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinto looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinto, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Pinto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kosmanov escapes and throws Pinto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pinto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pinto wants to control but Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Pinto is working from the bottom.
Pinto can't do much from the bottom here.
Kosmanov tries to advance to mount but Pinto denies him. #T3#
Pinto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Kosmanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kosmanov grinds an elbow into Pinto's temple.
Kosmanov lands an elbow.
Pinto struggling a bit here.
Pinto is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Pinto is trying to work for a sweep but Kosmanov has mounted him!#T4#
Kosmanov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kosmanov landing punches.
Kosmanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kosmanov working Pinto over with strikes here.
Pinto can't escape the position.
Kosmanov with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinto working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kosmanov dominating with strikes here.
Pinto is in a horrible position here. Kosmanov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kosmanov working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pinto ducks right into an uppercut from Kosmanov.
Pinto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosmanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pinto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kosmanov defends it nicely.
Kosmanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kosmanov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kosmanov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pinto taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Pinto struggling a bit here.
Vladimir Kosmanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kosmanov tries to advance to mount but Pinto denies him.
Pinto can't do much from the bottom here.
Pinto tries to buck Kosmanov off but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Kosmanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pinto tries to bench press Kosmanov off him but Kosmanov keeps the position.
Pinto regains half guard.
Kosmanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Pinto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinto keeps working.
Kosmanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kosmanov is looking to stall here but Pinto recovers full guard.
Kosmanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Pinto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pinto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kosmanov works over Pinto with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Pinto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kosmanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinto is keeping the position for now.
Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pinto is trying to keep Kosmanov in close.
Kosmanov is working Pinto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kosmanov controlling from the top position.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Pinto keeps moving. #T4#
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.
Pinto looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinto, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinto takes a swing at Kosmanov's ribcage but misses.
Kosmanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pinto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kosmanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinto counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinto walks into a jab.
Kosmanov works the jab nicely.
Kosmanov fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinto.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kosmanov blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Pinto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
Pinto misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinto.
Pinto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kosmanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Pinto to counter with a crisp jab.
Pinto throws a lazy right hand but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinto misses with a low kick.
Pinto throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Kosmanov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pinto! #T1#
Kosmanov working the ground and pound from side control.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinto keeps working.
Pinto is trying to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pinto tries to buck Kosmanov off but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Kosmanov cracks Pinto with a big right hand but Pinto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kosmanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kosmanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Luis Pinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Pinto is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pinto stops Kosmanov from passing to mount.
Pinto tries to buck Kosmanov off but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Kosmanov throwing strikes but Pinto manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kosmanov is looking for a sweep.
Kosmanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kosmanov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pinto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Kosmanov wants to get back to full guard.
Kosmanov is not content to let Pinto control the position.
Kosmanov gets back to full guard.
Kosmanov working a defensive guard here.
Pinto tries to free his leg and advance position but Kosmanov is retaining full guard.
Pinto wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Pinto is pushing down on Kosmanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kosmanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Pinto has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kosmanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pinto in particular looking to stall.
Kosmanov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kosmanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pinto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pinto advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov is looking for a sweep. Pinto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kosmanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kosmanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!

A relieved looking Vladimir Kosmanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: HFC 41 - Wanker vs Krylov     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosmanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine moves forwards but Kosmanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valentine takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Kosmanov dives in and scores a takedown into Valentine's guard.
Kosmanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving. #ES#
Valentine kicks Kosmanov off and gets to his feet.
Valentine staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valentine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kosmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosmanov works the jab nicely.
Kosmanov swings widly with a right hand
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Kosmanov punishes Valentine's body with a nice straight punch.
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the body.
Kosmanov lands a slapping body shot.
Kosmanov throws out a powerful jab.
Valentine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Valentine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Valentine tries to work over Kosmanov's front leg with a kick but Kosmanov checks it.
And Kosmanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Valentine pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Valentine checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kosmanov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valentine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valentine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Valentine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
Valentine misses with a right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov throws a right and a left that Valentine avoids nicely.
Kosmanov throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valentine slips under a jab from Kosmanov.#T3#
Kosmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine counters with a leg kick.
Kosmanov works Valentine's body with a nice hook.
Kosmanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice defenses there by Kosmanov.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick as Valentine jumps back.
Decent striking displayed by Kosmanov there.
A jab from Kosmanov misses. #T4#
Valentine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Kosmanov's head but Kosmanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Kosmanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Valentine pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a few strikes there.
Kosmanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kosmanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Kosmanov's shoulder, as Kosmanov tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Kosmanov catches Valentine right on the button with a cross.
Kosmanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Kosmanov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Valentine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valentine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kosmanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Valentine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Valentine throws the left hand but Kosmanov avoids the punch easily.
Valentine throws a body kick that misses.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kosmanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kosmanov throws a series of punches but Valentine moves out of range.
Kosmanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kosmanov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Kosmanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Valentine.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kosmanov! But no joy.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valentine tried to score with a low kick but Kosmanov checks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine misses with a straight right.
Kosmanov takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
As Kosmanov backs away, Valentine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Kosmanov lunges at Valentine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valentine's hand.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kosmanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valentine momentarily. #TD2#
Kosmanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Valentine pushes Kosmanov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Valentine slips under a jab from Kosmanov.
A shot to the liver by Kosmanov. Beautiful body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Kosmanov cracks a nice hook into Valentine's ribs.#T4#
Kosmanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valentine moves forwards but Kosmanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valentine thuds a left hand into Kosmanov's body.
Kosmanov cracks Valentine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kosmanov throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
Valentine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Valentine clinches.
Valentine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kosmanovs head.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Kosmanov.
Valentine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kosmanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Valentine's head.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Kosmanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kosmanov.
Valentine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valentine defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Valentine needs to keep his hands up - Kosmanov had a free shot at his head there.
Valentine checks a low kick from Kosmanov.#T1#
Valentine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
Valentine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kosmanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kosmanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valentine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kosmanov digs a good hook to Valentine's body.
Kosmanov lands a right hook to the body.
Kosmanov cracks Valentine with an open hand slap.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luke Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Kosmanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kosmanov misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Valentine misses with a straight right. #CL#
Valentine moves into range and clinches up with Kosmanov.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Kosmanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valentine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kosmanov tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Valentine lands a body punch.
Kosmanov works on Valentine's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Kosmanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kosmanov.
Valentine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Kosmanov lands with a shot to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a looping left.
Valentine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kosmanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentine.
Valentine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
Kosmanov throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Valentine misses its target.
Kosmanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kosmanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kosmanov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!

A victorious Vladimir Kosmanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HFC 35 - Motts vs Piano     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kosmanov misses.
Kosmanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mustacho's head.#TD2#
Kosmanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mustacho did well to prevent Kosmanov getting side control.
Kosmanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mustacho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kosmanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kosmanov moves into full mount! Mustacho won't be happy about that!
Kosmanov thowing shots but they're missing.
Kosmanov prevents Mustacho from getting the reversal.
Mustacho tries to hold on but Kosmanov postures up.#T1#
Kosmanov with shots to the head and body - Mustacho looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kosmanov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kosmanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosmanov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kosmanov landing punches.
Mustacho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kosmanov landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Mustacho is rocked!
Mustacho is squirming around, avoiding Kosmanov's attempts to control the action.
Mustacho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Mustacho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Mustacho in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kosmanov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mustacho seems to have got his legs back now.
Kosmanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kosmanov avoids the attempt from Mustacho to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustacho is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kosmanov punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Mustacho takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kosmanov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: HFC 27 - Rodrigues vs Ulster     
Date:   Jul 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Kosmanov with that takedown attempt.
Nofud seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nofud as he jumps to the side.
Kosmanov shoots in but Nofud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aingot Nofud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Nofud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown but Nofud shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Nofud misses.
An inside leg kick from Kosmanov misses.
Nofud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Nofud thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nofud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kosmanov slips a jab and a cross from Nofud.
Nofud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nofud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kosmanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nofud moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.#T1#
Kosmanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nofud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Nofud throws a big counter combination but Kosmanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Nofud manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kosmanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Nofud gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kosmanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nofud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nofud tries to get out of the position.
Kosmanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Nofud has wrist control.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nofud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nofud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosmanov.
Nofud keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nofud is retaining full guard. #T2#
Nofud is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nofud 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kosmanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Nofud keeps moving.
Kosmanov with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Nofud throwing a counter right hand but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nofud swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Nofud leaves Kosmanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Nofud takes the fight into the clinch.
Kosmanov blocks a body shot from Nofud.
Still in the clinch, Kosmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kosmanov.
Come on Nofud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kosmanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Nofud has double underhooks.
Nofud lands a shot to the body.
Nofud doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nofud throws a series of punches but Kosmanov avoids them all with ease.
Kosmanov fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Kosmanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nofud counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nofud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Nofud misses.
Nofud throws the left hand but Kosmanov avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nofud. Kosmanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nofud tries to clinch up but Kosmanov circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Nofud finds it's way through Kosmanov's defenses.
Nofud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kosmanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nofud is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Kosmanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nofud defending against the ground and pound.
Kosmanov staying calm.
Nofud is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aingot Nofud will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nofud ducks right into an uppercut from Kosmanov.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nofud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nofud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.
Nofud scores with a jab. Kosmanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nofud punishes Kosmanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nofud slaps away a takedown attempt from Kosmanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nofud is looking to counter the offense by Kosmanov and move into the clinch.
Kosmanov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov shoots in but Nofud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aingot Nofud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nofud moves away.#T1##CL#
Nofud clinches up with Kosmanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nofud struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
Nofud is looking to control Kosmanov's arms but Kosmanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nofud has his back to the cage.
Nofud taking a breather.
Kosmanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kosmanov tries to work over Nofud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nofud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nofud stops a takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Nofud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nofud has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nofud lands with a right to the head.
Nofud is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kosmanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kosmanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kosmanov.
Kosmanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Nofud controls the action. #T2#
Nofud digs a right hand underneath Kosmanov's ribcage. Kosmanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nofud misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kosmanov fails to land.
Nofud pushes Kosmanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nofud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nofud scores with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
Nofud pushes Kosmanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nofud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kosmanov.
Nofud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kosmanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nofud is defending well.
Kosmanov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nofud seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kosmanov can turn it around.
Kosmanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nofud manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD2#
Kosmanov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kosmanov manages to end up in side control.
Nofud tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T3#
Nofud manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kosmanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nofud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nofud keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kosmanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kosmanov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Nofud wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping busy.
Kosmanov throwing shots but Nofud is blocking nicely.
Kosmanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nofud is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Nofud is trying to maintain the position but Kosmanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nofud is looking to get back to full guard here but Kosmanov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Nofud is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kosmanov connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aingot Nofud will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nofud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nofud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kosmanov on the side of the head.
Nofud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
And Kosmanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Nofud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Nofud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov thows a leg kick but Nofud checks it
and Nofud counters with a stiff right hand.
Kosmanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nofud defends well and Kosmanov ends up having to push Nofud into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kosmanov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nofud rather than just go for the knockout.
Kosmanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nofud circles away.
Aingot Nofud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Nofud pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kosmanov back to the cage. Nofud follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nofud is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nofud stuns Kosmanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nofud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kosmanov circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nofud. Kosmanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nofud lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nofud slips a jab from Kosmanov.
Nofud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosmanov can do to turn this around?
Kosmanov needs to keep his hands up - Nofud had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Kosmanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Kosmanov thows a huge punch but Nofud dodges it nicely.
Kosmanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nofud defending well though.
Kosmanov throwing shots but Nofud is blocking nicely.
Kosmanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kosmanov wants to take a breather but Nofud is having none of it.
Nofud is trying to control but can't.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nofud keeps working.
Kosmanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nofud is looking for a sweep. Kosmanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vladimir Kosmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice strikes from Kosmanov there.
Kosmanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kosmanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nofud does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kosmanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nofud is staying active underneath Kosmanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kosmanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kosmanov misses with a head shot. Nofud uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nofud will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kosmanov stays in close to Nofud's body and controls the position.
Kosmanov with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Nofud takes one to the side of the head.
Nofud tries to clinch up.
Nofud just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Nofud coming out on top.
Nofud throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nofud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nofud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kosmanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nofud misses with a hook.
Kosmanov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Nofud counter with a right hand.
Kosmanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Nofud wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nofud misses with an uppercut. Kosmanov saw that one coming.
Nofud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nofud throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov checks a low kick from Nofud.
Nofud thows a body kick. Kosmanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aingot Nofud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nofud is looking to clinch but Kosmanov is avoiding it.
Aingot Nofud is winning the standup battle so far.
Kosmanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Nofud sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Nofud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the side of Nofud's head but Nofud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nofud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Nofud.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosmanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aingot Nofud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nofud, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aingot Nofud!

Aingot Nofud spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: HFC 22 - Jack vs Carter     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosmanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Lachance slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kosmanov connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Kosmanov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lachance was covering up waiting for the punch and Kosmanov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Lachance had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kosmanov defends it easily.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lachance works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Lachance is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kosmanov frees his head nicely. Oh but Lachance has switched to an armbar! Kosmanov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lucien Lachance!
A victorious Lucien Lachance thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Madness Pot-Acolypse     
Date:   Apr 20, 2020
#R1#
Sandoval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kosmanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kosmanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sandoval pinned against the cage. Sandoval gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kosmanov scores with the left hand. Sandoval knows he should have avoided that one.
Kosmanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kosmanov misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sandoval finds it's way through Kosmanov's defenses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sandoval darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kosmanov, right into the meat.
Kosmanov lunges at Sandoval with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sandoval's hand.
Kosmanov throws a right and a left that Sandoval avoids nicely.
Sandoval slips under a jab from Kosmanov.
Sandoval tries to counter by clinching up but Kosmanov breaks away and moves out of range.
Sandoval jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosmanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kosmanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Kosmanov ducked under it nicely.
Kosmanov feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Kosmanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kosmanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
Kosmanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sandoval dips to his left and cracks Kosmanov with an uppercut!
It looks like Sandoval has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kosmanov clobbers Sandoval with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kosmanov.
Sandoval is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Kosmanov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sandoval takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval parries the strikes from Kosmanov easily there. Kosmanov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sandoval to escape.
Kosmanov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kosmanov working the ground and pound but Sandoval is defending the strikes.
Sandoval avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kosmanov.
Sandoval manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kosmanov is not content to let Sandoval control the position.
Sandoval lands with a punch from half guard.
Kosmanov is trying to control but can't.
Sandoval lands strikes from half guard.
Sandoval prevents Kosmanov from improving his position.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sandoval working over Kosmanov with some ground and pound. Kosmanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sandoval is nestled in close to Kosmanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kosmanov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov keeps trying to improve his position.
Sandoval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sandoval looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving. #T4#
Sandoval advances position into side control!
Kosmanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sandoval is putting a hurting on Kosmanov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sandoval in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kosmanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Sandoval cracks Kosmanov with a big right hand but Kosmanov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sandoval scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kosmanov tries to buck Sandoval off but Sandoval is having none of it.
Kosmanov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kosmanov wants to control but Sandoval postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kosmanov lands a body shot.
Sandoval throws a hook but Kosmanov blocks it.
Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Kosmanov throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sandoval avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sandoval tries to sprawl out of it but Kosmanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sandoval manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kosmanov lands a really nice looking cross but Sandoval seems unphased.
Kosmanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Sandoval rushes Kosmanov and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosmanov's elbow.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch.
Sandoval takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kosmanov blocks a jab.
Kosmanov slips under a jab.#T1#
Sandoval fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Sandoval forces Kosmanov back against the cage and clinches.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandoval lands an uppercut.
Sandoval doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kosmanov prevents a body shot from Sandoval. #BC2#
Kosmanov manages to break the clinch.
Sandoval lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Kosmanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kosmanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval is looking for a sweep. Kosmanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kosmanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Sandoval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Kosmanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sandoval is concentrating on defense, preventing Kosmanov from advancing position.
Sandoval is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandoval avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kosmanov.
Sandoval has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kosmanov wants to take a breather but Sandoval is having none of it.
Kosmanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandoval keeps working.
Kosmanov thows a huge punch but Sandoval dodges it nicely. #T3#
Sandoval moves into full guard.
Kosmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandoval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sandoval throws a big shot that misses.
Miguel Sandoval is winning the standup battle so far.
Kosmanov moves away from the strike by Sandoval.
Sandoval slips a straight right by Kosmanov.
Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Kosmanov is out of range.
Kosmanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sandoval fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Kosmanov gets a double leg takedown into Sandoval's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sandoval is keeping the position for now.
Kosmanov throwing strikes from guard but Sandoval blocks nicely. #T4#
Kosmanov is fighting to break Sandoval's control of his arms but Sandoval is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kosmanov throws an elbow that misses. Sandoval uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kosmanov's guard. Nice move by Sandoval!#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kosmanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sandoval content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Kosmanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandoval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandoval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kosmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosmanov, not yet.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Sandoval. No joy for Kosmanov on that attempt.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sandoval throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kosmanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sandoval.
Kosmanov closes the distance and clinches up with Sandoval, looking for a takedown. Kosmanov pushes Sandoval against the cage but Sandoval circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miguel Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
Kosmanov digs a good body shot into Sandoval's ribs.
Sandoval throws a jab when Kosmanov was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
Kosmanov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval tries to clinch but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Sandoval throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Kosmanov does it's job there.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
Sandoval lands a nice shot that snaps Kosmanov's head back.
Kosmanov shoots in and drives through. Sandoval sprawls well.#T1#
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sandoval fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Kosmanov misses.
Sandoval throws out a powerful jab.
Sandoval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Kosmanov finds it's way through Sandoval's defenses.
Kosmanov throws a nice looking combination but Sandoval bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sandoval misses with a hook.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.#CL#
Sandoval forces Kosmanov back against the cage and clinches.
Sandoval lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kosmanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sandoval as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Sandoval presses Kosmanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kosmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sandoval lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosmanov's elbow. #TD#
Kosmanov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sandoval is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kosmanov to the mat. Kosmanov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sandoval's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sandoval landing some decent shots from guard.
Sandoval postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sandoval scoring with some ground and pound.
Sandoval makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Sandoval lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Sandoval cracks Kosmanov with a solid left hand.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Miguel Sandoval overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kosmanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sandoval working some strikes from top position.
Sandoval stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.
Sandoval looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sandoval makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sandoval looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sandoval's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Sandoval controlling him for the moment.
Sandoval controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sandoval landing some decent shots from guard.
Sandoval is working Kosmanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sandoval scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sandoval forces his way into half guard.
Kosmanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandoval looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kosmanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sandoval is keen to just control but Kosmanov is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Sandoval there.
Kosmanov wants to improve his position but Sandoval is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Sandoval showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sandoval has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval!

Our winner, Miguel Sandoval, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Madness Insanity 2020     
Date:   Mar 08, 2020
#R1#
Fafa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kosmanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fafa swivels and escapes.
Kosmanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fafa's hands.
Fafa moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kosmanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fafa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fafa is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fafa wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fafa seems keen to control Kosmanov's posture.#T1#
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Fafa keeps moving.
Kosmanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fafa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kosmanov distracts Fafa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fafa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosmanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kosmanov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fafa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Fafa.
Fafa controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fafa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fafa trying to keep a closed guard but Kosmanov is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fafa is just out of range.
Kosmanov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fafa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Fafa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kosmanov lands a few punches from side control.
Kosmanov scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Fafa is working from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Kosmanov working away.
Kosmanov is putting a hurting on Fafa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kosmanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kosmanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Fafa's head but Fafa avoids it well.
Fafa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fafa tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Fafa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fafa tries to improve position but can't.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fafa keeps working.
Fafa manages to get back to half guard.
Fafa is looking for a sweep. Kosmanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kosmanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Fafa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kosmanov working over Fafa with some ground and pound. Fafa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Fafa is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Fafa has been cut.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fafa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fafa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Fafa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab lands there for Fafa.
Fafa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fafa scores with a nice head shot.
Kosmanov misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Fafa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Fafa ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fafa.
Kosmanov scores with a nice head shot.
Kosmanov misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fafa enables Kosmanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fafa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kosmanov throwing strikes from guard but Fafa blocks nicely.
Fafa controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Kosmanov cracks Fafa with a solid left hand.#T1#
Fafa looking for a sweep. Not yet Fafa, not yet.
Fafa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosmanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kosmanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Fafa is trying to keep Kosmanov in close.
Kosmanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fafa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosmanov. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kosmanov lands a couple of digs.
Kosmanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kosmanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fafa's head.
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound.
Kosmanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fafa trying to control the position.
Kosmanov is working Fafa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fafa has his hands on Kosmanov's head, controlling the position.
Fafa has momentary wrist control but Kosmanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kosmanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fafa can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kosmanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fafa looking to control.
Kosmanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kosmanov lands a couple of elbows.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fafa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fafa is trying to keep Kosmanov in close.
Kosmanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fafa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosmanov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Kosmanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Fafa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kosmanov trying to control but Fafa is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Fafa.
Kosmanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fafa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Fafa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fafa throws a sloppy head kick and Kosmanov moves out of range easily.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Fafa.
Kosmanov thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Fafa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kosmanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kosmanov working some strikes from top position.
Fafa is still in real trouble! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Kosmanov stays in close to Fafa's body and controls the position.
Fafa wants to hit a switch here but Kosmanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fafa there!
Kosmanov landing strikes from the mount and Fafa is in trouble!
Kosmanov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Fafa scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kosmanov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kosmanov stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
After winning the bout, Vladimir Kosmanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Madness 32 Petrov vs Jansen     
Date:   Jan 25, 2020
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Measles.
Nice body punch from Measles.
Kosmanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Measles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kosmanov scrambles back to his feet.
Kosmanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Measles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Measles wants to stall.
Kosmanov blocks an elbow strike.
Measles missing with knees to the body.
Measles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kosmanov's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Measles is working Kosmanov over against the cage.
Measles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Measles lands an elbow inside that Kosmanov shrugs off.
Kosmanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Measles smiles and moves away.
Measles lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Measles just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Measles counters by clinching up.
Measles effectively controlling the action here.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Measles avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Measles just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kosmanov's brow.
Kosmanov has Measles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Measles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kosmanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosmanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Measles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Measles blocks a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov wants a takedown.
Kosmanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Measles prevents it.
Measles taking a breather.
Kosmanov works on Measles's body with a couple of short punches.
Measles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kosmanov or not.
Measles blocks a body shot from Kosmanov.
Measles just leaning against Kosmanov, taking a breather. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Measles.
Kosmanov lands with a light punch inside.
Measles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Measles trying to land knees to the body.
Kosmanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Kosmanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Measles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Kosmanov.
Measles avoiding damage.
Measles lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Measles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Measles trying to stall but Kosmanov improves his position.
Kosmanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kosmanov jumps guard but Measles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Measles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kosmanov is trying to drag Measles to the mat but Measles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Measles pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Measles gets underhooks to prevent Kosmanov's takedown attempt.
Kosmanov dodges an elbow strike from Measles.
Measles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kosmanov is defending well for now.
Measles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kosmanov wants a takedown.
Kosmanov avoids the elbow strike from Measles, against the cage.
Kosmanov avoids the elbow strike from Measles, against the cage.
Kosmanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Measles lands an elbow inside that Kosmanov shrugs off.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov tries to pull guard but Measles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kosmanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Measles just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kosmanov's brow.
Measles throws an elbow that misses.
Measles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Measles stalling.
Measles gets underhooks to prevent Kosmanov's takedown attempt.
Measles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kosmanov's defenses.
Measles lands an elbow inside. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Measles blocking some punches. #TD#
Kosmanov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Measles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosmanov looking to control but Measles passes into half guard.
Measles tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kosmanov controls his leg.
Measles is looking to advance position but Kosmanov won't allow it.
Kosmanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kosmanov keeping full guard, as Measles tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wyatt Measles dominated that round.
That's time! Kosmanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kosmanov fails to land the takedown.
Kosmanov throws a shot from downtown. Measles moves away and avoids it.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right.
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Measles defends it nicely.
Kosmanov misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Measles has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Kosmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Measles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kosmanov is defending well for now.
Measles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Measles's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
I was talking to Kosmanov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kosmanov is trying to pull guard but Measles has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kosmanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kosmanov.
Measles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kosmanov's defenses.
Kosmanov dodges an elbow strike from Measles.
Measles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Kosmanov has been cut.
Measles lands an elbow inside.
Kosmanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Measles.
Measles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Measles trying to land knees to the body.
Wyatt Measles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kosmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Measles controls the action.
Kosmanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
Measles lands a damaging elbow.
Kosmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Measles controls the action.
Measles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kosmanov.
Come on Measles - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Measles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kosmanov avoids it.
Kosmanov tries to break the clinch but Measles is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kosmanov as Measles tries to tie him up.
Measles misses with a body punch.
Kosmanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Measles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kosmanov avoids the elbow strike from Measles, against the cage. #TD#
Kosmanov pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosmanov, not yet.
Measles wanted to stand there but Kosmanov had control of the position.
Kosmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosmanov, not yet. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kosmanov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kosmanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosmanov throws an elbow that misses. Measles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kosmanov's guard. Nice move by Measles!#REVB#
Kosmanov is striking off his back. Measles thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Measles is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kosmanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kosmanov is striking off his back. Measles thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T4#
Kosmanov trying to hold on to Measles's head to control him but Measles postures up.
Measles tries to stand and escape but Kosmanov actually recovers to full guard.
Measles pushing down on Kosmanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kosmanov is looking to control Measles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kosmanov avoid being mounted?
Kosmanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kosmanov tries to get out of the position.
Measles tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kosmanov controls his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov wants to get back to full guard but Measles has passed into side control.#SU2#
Measles decides to stand back up. Measles steps back and let's Kosmanov get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wyatt Measles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Kosmanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Measles staying out of range there.
Kosmanov defending well as Measles loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Kosmanov misses.
Measles jabs Kosmanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Measles tries to clinch up but Kosmanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Measles tries to sprawl out of it but Kosmanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Measles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Measles is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Kosmanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kosmanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Kosmanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Measles controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Kosmanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Measles is trying to get back to full guard.
Kosmanov is trying to control. Measles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kosmanov throwing shots but Measles is blocking nicely.
Kosmanov stops Measles from getting back to his feet.
Measles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Measles keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kosmanov looking to sit in guard and control but Measles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Measles wants to stand but Kosmanov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Measles controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov is working hard here to advance position.
Kosmanov is looking to sweep but instead, Measles has passed into half guard.
Kosmanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Kosmanov is looking to control Measles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kosmanov avoid being mounted?
Kosmanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Measles wants to get back to his feet.
Measles thows a huge punch but Kosmanov dodges it nicely.
Kosmanov wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kosmanov walks into a left hand. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kosmanov throws a solid leg kick but Measles takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kosmanov.
Wyatt Measles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kosmanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Measles throws out the jab.
Kosmanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Measles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wyatt Measles seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Kosmanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wyatt Measles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kosmanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kosmanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Measles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Measles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosmanov.
Measles looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Measles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kosmanov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wyatt Measles.
Well Measles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wyatt Measles!

 

Event: WCKD- 1 - New Beginning     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1##TD#
Kosmanov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Robson 's guard.
Kosmanov is standing up over Robson . Robson looks to escape but Kosmanov dives into side control. #REVB#
Kosmanov lands some shots froms side control.
Kosmanov controls the position from side control.
Kosmanov working the body and head with strikes.
Robson struggling a bit here.
Robson is looking to reverse the position.
Robson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kosmanov lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Kosmanov lands a big elbow - Robson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Robson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 24, 2019
#R1#
Kosmanov slips a jab from Hernandez.
Kosmanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Kosmanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hernandez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hernandez trying to control the position.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov winds up and cracks Hernandez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Kosmanov. #T1#
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Kosmanov there. #SUB2#
Kosmanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hernandez defends it well.
Kosmanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov drops an elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Kosmanov has control of the leg.
Kosmanov slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Kosmanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#
Hernandez is rocked!
Kosmanov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hernandez! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kosmanov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!

 

 
 
 
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