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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kukuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koslov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Requiem for a Dream kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Igor Koslov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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240 lbs
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245 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kukuev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Koslov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukuev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Koslov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Koslov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kukuev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koslov, who protects the arm well.
Kukuev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Koslov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koslov is looking for a sweep.
Kukuev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koslov, who protects the arm well.
Koslov is trying to control Kukuev's posture but Kukuev avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuev tries for a kimura but Koslov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koslov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kukuev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koslov, who protects the arm well.
Koslov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kukuev is controlling him well.
Koslov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kukuev is working for a kimura but Koslov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kukuev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koslov defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koslov wants to improve his position but Kukuev is controlling well.
Koslov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kukuev.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koslov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koslov is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koslov sees it coming and defends easily.
Koslov keeping control of the position.
Koslov trying to control but Kukuev postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koslov throws a low kick but Kukuev moves out of range easily.
Kukuev gets the takedown into side control.
Kukuev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Koslov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Koslov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Koslov is trying to stand back up but Kukuev is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev wants to work for an arm triangle but Koslov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koslov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kukuev is trying to work for a kimura but Koslov is defending well.
Koslov is trying to control but can't.
Kukuev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koslov is just riding it out for now. Kukuev eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukuev seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kukuev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Koslov.
Kukuev feints and as Koslov raises his hands in defense, Kukuev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koslov looking to control.
Koslov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kukuev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kukuev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Koslov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kukuev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koslov is trying to control but can't.
Kukuev is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuev is looking for a kimura here.
Koslov trying to control here.
Koslov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kukuev.
Koslov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koslov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kukuev pushes down on Koslov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kukuev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kukuev is trying to work for a kimura but Koslov is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koslov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Igor Koslov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov slaps away a takedown attempt from Kukuev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koslov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koslov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kukuev regains guard.
Koslov gets to his feet - Kukuev follows without any prompting.
Koslov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koslov.
Kukuev shoots for a double leg takedown but Koslov sprawls well. He's pushed Kukuev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koslov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kukuev misses with a takedown attempt - Koslov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Kukuev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukuev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kukuev showed some decent athleticism there.
Koslov is trying to control but Kukuev manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Koslov is now in Kukuev's guard. A big mistake from Kukuev there, giving up the dominant position!
Koslov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koslov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nikolai Kukuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Koslov misses.
Kukuev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koslov wants to clinch up but Kukuev keeps it at a distance.
Kukuev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koslov sprawls well. Koslov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kukuev gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukuev avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Koslov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kukuev shoots in for a double leg but Koslov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kukuev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nikolai Kukuev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kukuev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Koslov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kukuev but great work by Koslov.
Kukuev tries to bench press Koslov off him but Koslov keeps the position.
Koslov tries to stand but Kukuev is controlling his head.
Koslov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A shot to the liver by Koslov. Beautiful body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koslov. Kukuev shrugs it off though.
Koslov moves into the clinch.
Koslov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koslov moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kukuev regains guard immediately.
Koslov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kukuev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koslov defends it easily.
Koslov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukuev has a closed guard, preventing Koslov from standing up.
Koslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukuev has his foot on Koslov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koslov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kukuev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koslov has managed to get both his arms back between Kukuev's legs - danger averted.
Koslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukuev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kukuev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koslov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kukuev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koslov trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koslov is looking to stand up but Kukuev won't let him.
Koslov throws a big right hand that misses.
Koslov wants to get up but he can't break Kukuev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Koslov is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kukuev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koslov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kukuev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Kukuev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukuev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koslov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Koslov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kukuev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kukuev won't allow Koslov to pass to mount.
Kukuev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koslov pulls his head out easily.
Kukuev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kukuev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koslov wants to stand but Kukuev has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Koslov is trying to control. Kukuev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Koslov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koslov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Koslov!
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hype
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