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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 142 p4p, 655 weight class) and Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 27 p4p, 102 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomstaerk throws a series of punches but Kosmanov avoids them all with ease.
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.
Kosmanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Kosmanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kosmanov gets a double leg takedown into Bomstaerk's guard.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
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.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Bomstaerk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bomstaerk makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Bomstaerk does no damage.
A nice leg kick from Kosmanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
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.
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.
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.
Bomstaerk kicks off Kosmanov and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Bomstaerk drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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