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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Snowdon (ranked 701 p4p, 1005 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 102 p4p, 131 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, William Snowdon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back.
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.
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.
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back.
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Snowdon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Snowdon is looking for a triangle but Kosmanov pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kosmanov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Kosmanov is looking for a triangle but Snowdon pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kosmanov cracks Snowdon with a solid left hand.
Snowdon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
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.
Kosmanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kosmanov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vladimir Kosmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov tries to reverse the position but Snowdon maintains control.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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!
Snowdon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
Snowdon looking for a guillotine here but Kosmanov defends easily.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
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?!!
Snowdon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Snowdon actively working from the bottom here.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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