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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kota has chosen Airplanes - B.o.B ft Hayley Williams as his entrance music. Vladimir Petrov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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214 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Kota!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov tries to sprawl but Kota drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kota throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Petrov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kota won't allow Petrov to get back to his feet.
Petrov is looking for a triangle but Kota pushes his legs off easily.
Kota throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Kota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov controls Kota momentarily but Kota frees himself.
Kota trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota postures up in Petrov's guard and throws a big left but Petrov blocks it.
Kota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kota chips away with some ground and pound.
Kota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrov tries to get out of the position.
Kota chips away with some ground and pound.
Petrov tries to strike from the bottom.
Kota trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Kota with a nice head shot there.
Kota missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kota throws a big right hand that misses.
Kota looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kota stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
Kota lands a couple of digs.
Petrov 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.
Kota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrov working for a triangle but Kota defends it easily.
Kota content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kota wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kota throws a big right hand that misses.
Petrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kota postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kota wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Petrov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kota throws a big elbow that misses.
Kota throws a big right hand that misses.
Kota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kota is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kota trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petrov pulls Kota in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kota shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petrov is trying to defend but Kota finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kota is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kota looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Petrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Kota dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Petrov moves in looking to clinch but Kota pushes him off.
A nice side step and Kota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kota looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kota is nestled in close to Petrov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
It looks like Vladimir Petrov has been cut.
Nice strikes from Kota there.
Petrov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kota thows a huge punch but Petrov dodges it nicely.
Petrov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kota.
Petrov pushes Kota off looking to stand but Kota dives back in and keeps control.
Kota missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petrov tries to roll over but Kota keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrov is just riding it out for now. Kota eventually gives up the hold.
Kota not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kota lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kota throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kota throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kota is looking to stall here but Petrov recovers full guard.
Kota drops back, looking for a kneebar! Petrov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Petrov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Petrov!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov working away.
Kota tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petrov working away.
Kota is trying to get back to half guard.
Kota takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kota tries to buck Petrov off but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov tries to stand but Kota is controlling his head.
Kota is trying to improve his position.
Kota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kota sneaks back into half guard.
Kota looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kota is trying to control but can't.
Kota actively working from the bottom here.
Kota looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kota is breathing heavily.
Kota taking some punishment here, with Petrov in his half guard.
That's four 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.
Petrov trying to mount his opponent but Kota defends it.
Kota is looking to improve his position.
Petrov slips a nice elbow through Kota's hands, connecting with Kota's forehead.
Kota moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kota wants to hit a switch here but Petrov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kota there!
Petrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petrov avoids the attempt from Kota to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov content just to control the position here.
Kota wants to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Kota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Petrov's cut.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Petrov tries to bum rush Kota with a series of wild strikes but Kota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kota shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Kota keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov is looking to clinch.
Kota fails with the takedown.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kota but Kota pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kota is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Petrov's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrov.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kota content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kota preventing the sweep.
Kota throws a big right hand that misses.
Kota sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrov's guard.
Kota with the ground and pound but Petrov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov trying to control the position.
Kota prevents Petrov from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kota postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kota is working Petrov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Petrov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Kota from controlling successfully.
Kota lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kota wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Kota postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kota drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kota jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kota scoring with some ground and pound.
Kota postures up in Petrov's guard and throws a big left but Petrov blocks it.
Kota wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov is trying to control the position but Kota postures up.
Kota avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kota decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kota is working for a submission of some sort.
Kota works his way into side control.
Kota working the ground and pound.
Charles Kota is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kota is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vladimir Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Kota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kota 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Kota!
Our winner, Charles Kota, 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.
Vladimir Petrov spoke after the fight, saying 'The judges were unfair'.
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