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Event:
Highland 138
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Llewellyn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kostlov has time to react.
Vitja Kostlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostlov throws a lazy head kick
and Llewellyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Kostlov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Llewellyn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llewellyn tries to bench press Kostlov off him but Kostlov keeps the position.
Llewellyn looks to move to half guard but instead Kostlov has passed into mount! Damn!
Llewellyn can't escape the position.
Llewellyn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Llewellyn looking for submissions off his back.
Llewellyn wants to sweep but Kostlov has passed to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Llewellyn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Kostlov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn seems a little lost for a moment, as Kostlov dominates the positioning.
Llewellyn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kostlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Llewellyn sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Llewellyn looking for submissions off his back.
Llewellyn regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Llewellyn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Llewellyn wants to sweep here but Kostlov controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Kostlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Llewellyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Llewellyn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Llewellyn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kostlov passes into side control.
Kostlov moves into full mount!
Llewellyn is in a horrible position here. Kostlov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Llewellyn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Llewellyn is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Kostlov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Llewellyn is trying desperately to improve position.
Kostlov raining down shots from the mount!
Kostlov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SU2#
Kostlov stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Llewellyn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kostlov.#CUT2#It looks like AJ Llewellyn has been cut.#TD2#
Kostlov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kostlov showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Kostlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Llewellyn has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Llewellyn with the active half guard here but Kostlov passes nicely into side control.
Llewellyn tries to buck Kostlov off but Kostlov is having none of it.
Llewellyn stops Kostlov from passing to mount.
Llewellyn is trying to improve his position.
Llewellyn manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
Llewellyn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Llewellyn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitja Kostlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Llewellyn'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.#R2#
Llewellyn tests Kostlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kostlov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Llewellyn counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Llewellyn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kostlov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Llewellyn's guard! Nice work there by Kostlov! #SUB#
Llewellyn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kostlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kostlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Llewellyn is keeping the position for now.
Kostlov wants to control from the top but Llewellyn keeps moving.
Kostlov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Kostlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Llewellyn is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kostlov frees his head nicely. Oh but Llewellyn has switched to an armbar! Kostlov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). AJ Llewellyn!
Our winner, AJ Llewellyn, 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. |
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Event:
Highland 129
Date: Jan 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Kostlov 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.
Kostlov wants to pass the guard but Mifune is keeping the position.
Mifune is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Wizardcast that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SU2#
Kostlov gets to his feet - Mifune follows without any prompting.
Kostlov with a poor takedown
and Mifune makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kostlov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mifune counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Vitja Kostlov has been cut.
Mifune displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mifune scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kostlov in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Mifune moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Kostlov! Mifune continues to tee off on Kostlov, landing with a left and a right! Mifune connects with a right hand that leaves Kostlov sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Mifune!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kikuchiyo Mifune!
Kikuchiyo Mifune decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Highland 113
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Sakuraba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kostlov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sakuraba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Vitja Kostlov has been cut.
Kostlov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sakuraba counters with a nice body shot.
Sakuraba lands a big right hook! Kostlov looks hurt but is still standing! Sakuraba lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Kostlov falls down and Sakuraba dives in with a huge hammer fist! Kostlov's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Sakuraba runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hayato Sakuraba!
After winning the bout, Hayato Sakuraba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 97
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Schrute circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostlov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schrute counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schrute!
Schrute scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kostlov fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Schrute forces Kostlov back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrute lands with a light punch inside.
Kostlov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schrute to keep the fight standing.
Kostlov can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitja Kostlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostlov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schrute dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Schrute lands a knee to the body.
Kostlov takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Vitja Kostlov has been cut.
Schrute connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kostlov's face.
Kostlov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kostlov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Schrute.
Kostlov tries to break the clinch but Schrute is controlling the position.
Kostlov'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.
Schrute scores with a shoulder strike.
Kostlov misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Schrute manages to break the clinch.
Schrute scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Schrute doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostlov circles away.
#CL2#
Schrute has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Schrute manages to break the clinch.
Kostlov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Schrute dives in and scores a takedown into Kostlov's guard.
Kostlov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schrute manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Kostlov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Schrute is looking to advance position but Kostlov won't allow it. #T3#
Schrute throws a strike but Kostlov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kostlov wants to stand up but Schrute is controlling him.
Schrute trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schrute postures up.
Kostlov pulls Schrute in close to prevent any damage.
Schrute controlling from the top position.
Schrute slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#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.
Kostlov sneaks back into half guard.
Schrute is thwarting Kostlov's attempts to control the position.
Schrute moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kostlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kostlov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Schrute dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitja Kostlov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Schrute keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Kostlov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kostlov lands in his opponent's guard.
Kostlov stays in close to Schrute's body and controls the position.
Kostlov advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schrute tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostlov is looking to take a break and control but Schrute is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kostlov staying calm.#T1#
Kostlov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schrute is avoiding damage well.
Schrute manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kostlov's best efforts.
Schrute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kostlov controlling the action here.
Kostlov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Schrute controls his leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kostlov trying to mount his opponent but Schrute defends it.
Vitja Kostlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kostlov is keen to just control but Schrute is a slippery customer.
Kostlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schrute is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kostlov wants to free his trapped foot but Schrute is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kostlov throws a strike but Schrute avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2#
Schrute has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kostlov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Schrute has tightened it up now! Kostlov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dwight Schrute!
Dwight Schrute took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to thank my wife Angela, my son Phillip, and my best friends Jim and Michael. '. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kneeland vs Kosmanov
Date: Sep 10, 2021 |
#R1##KD2#
Officer lands a big head kick that sends Kostlov tumbling to the mat! Officer takes a step backwards and waves Kostlov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Vitja Kostlov has been cut.
Kostlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Officer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Officer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kostlov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Officer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Officer tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Officer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostlov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Officer pinned against the cage. Officer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kostlov shoots and misses
and Officer counters with a nice uppercut.
Kostlov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitja Kostlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostlov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kostlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Officer tries to sprawl out of it but Kostlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Officer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #KD2#
Officer lands a big uppercut and Kostlov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kostlov looks OK. Officer waves Kostlov back to his feet!#ROC2#Kostlov is rocked!#T1#
Officer drops Kostlov with a naaaaasty hook - Kostlov is in real trouble here! Officer dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warrant Officer!
In his post fight interview, Warrant Officer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Bastiat lands with a cross.
Kostlov shoots in but no luck this time.
Kostlov throws a series of punches but Bastiat moves out of range.
Kostlov throws a head kick but Bastiat moves out of range.
Kostlov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kostlov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kostlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bastiat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kostlov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bastiat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostlov misses with a shot to the body
and Bastiat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bastiat connects with the punch.
Bastiat blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostlov doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Bastiat to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##KD2#
Bastiat cracks Kostlov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kostlov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bastiat finish him?
#ROC2#Kostlov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Vitja Kostlov has been cut.
Bastiat swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostlov.
Oh Kostlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been informed that Bastiat 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.
Bastiat keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Bastiat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kostlov seems to have got his legs back now.
Bastiat walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kostlov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bastiat swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kostlov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederic Bastiat!
Frederic Bastiat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Bastiat misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bastiat.
Bastiat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bastiat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kostlov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bastiat counters with a straight right hand.
Bastiat misses with a series of wild punches.
Kostlov shoots and misses
and Bastiat counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Kostlov misses with a takedown attempt - Bastiat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitja Kostlov.
Bastiat throws a series of punches but Kostlov avoids them all with ease.
Bastiat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Kostlov tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Bastiat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bastiat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kostlov working a defensive guard here.
Bastiat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bastiat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bastiat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bastiat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bastiat throws a big right hand that misses.
Kostlov punching from the bottom - just letting Bastiat know he's still in a fight.
Kostlov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastiat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastiat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bastiat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kostlov is trying to keep Bastiat in close.
Bastiat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Bastiat being controlled here momentarily.
Kostlov keeping full guard, as Bastiat tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bastiat throws a sloppy strike and Kostlov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bastiat is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kostlov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitja Kostlov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Kostlov
and Marmot counters with a series of strikes. Kostlov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marmot looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Marmot circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Kostlov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kostlov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Kostlov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marmot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kostlov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kostlov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Marmot !
Marmot 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.
Kostlov content just to control the position here. #T1#
Kostlov with shots to the head and body - Marmot looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Kostlov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marmot manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kostlov staying calm.
Kostlov tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Marmot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kostlov's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kostlov! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Marmot has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vitja Kostlov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Beaver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beaver tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beaver looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Beaver has Kostlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kostlov has Beaver pressed against the cage.
Kostlov tries to break free but Beaver pushes him back against the cage.
Beaver wants to get back to striking at distance but Kostlov won't allow it.
Beaver is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostlov is pushing Beaver up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Beaver is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kostlov is defending well.#T1#
Kostlov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kostlov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beaver has Kostlov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kostlov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kostlov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kostlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostlov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beaver prevents it.
Beaver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostlov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beaver prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitja Kostlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostlov leaning against his opponent.
Beaver can't break the clinch.
Kostlov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beaver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2##BC2#
Beaver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kostlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kostlov motions for Beaver to come forward. Kostlov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kostlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beaver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kostlov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Kostlov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kostlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Beaver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kostlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beaver wants to sweep but Kostlov has passed to side control!#T3#
Kostlov working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kostlov advances to mount.
Kostlov lands a big shot there that rocks Beaver but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kostlov landing punches.
Kostlov landing strikes from the mount and Beaver is in trouble!
Beaver takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kostlov controlling his opponent.
Kostlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Beaver for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Kostlov landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kostlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kostlov lands with some strikes.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostlov controlling his opponent.
Kostlov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitja Kostlov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kostlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Kostlov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kostlov jumps guard and drags Beaver to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kostlov 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.#SUB#
Kostlov is looking for a triangle here but Beaver uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kostlov is trying to improve his position.
Beaver is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostlov is working hard here to advance position.#ES#
Kostlov throws Beaver to one side and escapes!#T1#
Kostlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kostlov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Kostlov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Beaver on his heels. He'll look to pass Beaver's guard now, I'm sure.
Beaver is trying to control the position but Kostlov postures up. #SU#
Kostlov stands and steps away. Beaver gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Kostlov drives through and clinches with Beaver against the cage.
#TD#
Kostlov pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Kostlov has his feet on Beaver's thighs here. He's pushed Beaver off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Beaver screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitja Kostlov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Marmot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kostlov is looking for a counter combo.
Kostlov has his takedown stuffed
and Kostlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marmot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kostlov slips a jab and a cross from Marmot .
Kostlov shoots and misses #CL2#
and Marmot counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitja Kostlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Kostlov breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Marmot looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marmot looks winded!
Kostlov wants to control but Marmot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kostlov wants to get back to full guard.
Kostlov is looking to control Marmot 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kostlov avoid being mounted?#T1#
Kostlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Marmot from advancing to side control.
Kostlov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Marmot is thwarting Kostlov's attempts to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marmot tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kostlov controls his leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kostlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marmot fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Kostlov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marmot quickly recovers to half guard.
Marmot is trying to escape back to his feet but Kostlov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kostlov controls the position from side control.#T3#
Kostlov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marmot down.
Kostlov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kostlov moves into full mount!
Marmot is trying desperately to improve position.
Marmot 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Kostlov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Marmot can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T4#
Kostlov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kostlov content just to control the position here.
Kostlov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kostlov tries to control but Marmot wriggling away. #SUB#
Kostlov has isolated one of Marmot 's arms. Marmot looking to fight him off but Kostlov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitja Kostlov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Marmot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kostlov.
Marmot looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD#
Marmot closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kostlov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kostlov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kostlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Kostlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostlov passes to side control.
Kostlov is staying tight to Marmot 's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Kostlov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marmot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marmot tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Kostlov trying to control the action but Marmot is working from the bottom.
Kostlov staying calm.
Kostlov scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kostlov working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Marmot is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Kostlov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marmot , who protects the arm well.
Kostlov taking a breather here. #T3#
Kostlov trying to control the position but Marmot is working away.
Kostlov works to advance to full mount. Marmot defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Kostlov looking to secure an arm triangle but Marmot defends it well.
Kostlov controlling from mount.
Kostlov is landing with some decent strikes but Marmot is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Kostlov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Marmot is bucking up trying to escape but Kostlov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SU2#
Kostlov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kostlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marmot but Marmot pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Kostlov rushes Marmot and presses him up against the cage.
Kostlov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Kostlov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kostlov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Kostlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marmot defends it easily.
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!#SUB2#
Kostlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marmot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kostlov is tightening it up a little... Marmot has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Marmot reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Marmot taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kostlov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vitja Kostlov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Kostlov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kostlov showed some decent athleticism there.
Kostlov content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Kostlov seems to be working for a kimura but Poutine defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostlov passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Kostlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SU#
Kostlov stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kostlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poutine sprawls well. Poutine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kostlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kostlov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Poutine clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Kostlov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitja Kostlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poutine just leaning against Kostlov, taking a breather.
Poutine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poutine looks winded!
Kostlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poutine wants a takedown.
Poutine tries to pull guard but Kostlov holds him up against the cage and eventually Poutine drops back down to his feet.
Poutine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kostlov to keep the fight standing.
Kostlov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Poutine after a bit of a struggle.
Kostlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3##TD#
Kostlov jumps guard and drags Poutine to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Kostlov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Poutine presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kostlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poutine pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Kostlov breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Kostlov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Poutine sprawls well initially but Kostlov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kostlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Poutine!
Kostlov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kostlov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostlov controlling his opponent. #T4#
Kostlov raining down shots from the mount!
Kostlov controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Kostlov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Poutine has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Poutine defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kostlov.
Kostlov cracks Poutine with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitja Kostlov dominated that round.
That's time! Kostlov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Poutine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kostlov wants to clinch.#TD#
Kostlov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Poutine tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kostlov is in Poutine's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poutine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kostlov controls the pace.
Kostlov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostlov pushes down on Poutine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kostlov stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poutine is breathing heavily.#T1#
Poutine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kostlov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Poutine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kostlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kostlov trying to mount his opponent but Poutine defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kostlov in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kostlov lands a nice short elbow.
Poutine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kostlov is working away from the top position though.#SU#
Kostlov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Poutine's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Poutine's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Poutine slaps away a takedown attempt from Kostlov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Poutine misses.
Kostlov misses the jab.
Kostlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poutine was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostlov.
Poutine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kostlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poutine can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kostlov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kostlov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU#
Kostlov stands up and beckons Poutine to his feet.
Kostlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Kostlov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitja Kostlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kostlov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Kostlov 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.
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.
Vitja Kostlov 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##CL#
Kostlov closes the distance and clinches.
Poutine jumps guard but Kostlov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Kostlov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Poutine regains guard.
Kostlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Kostlov gets to his feet. Poutine looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostlov is looking to clinch.
Poutine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kostlov closes the distance and clinches up with Poutine, looking for a takedown. Kostlov pushes Poutine against the cage but Poutine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Kostlov slips a jab and a cross from Poutine.
Kostlov is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Kostlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poutine, pushing him back against the cage.
Poutine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kostlov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Poutine working hard to break the clinch.
Kostlov can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitja Kostlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostlov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kostlov looking for a takedown.
Kostlov stalls. #TD#
Kostlov decides to pull guard.
Kostlov wants to sweep here but Poutine controlling him for the moment. #T2##ES#
Kostlov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Poutine has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Kostlov is trying to trip Poutine. He has hold of a leg but Poutine is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kostlov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kostlov 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.
Vitja Kostlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Poutine can't keep his opponent in guard - Kostlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kostlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Kostlov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Poutine to stand up.
Kostlov throws a right and a left that Poutine avoids nicely.
Poutine steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kostlov.
Kostlov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poutine pinned against the cage. Poutine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Kostlov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Poutine is trying to defend but Kostlov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pat Poutine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitja Kostlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitja Kostlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kostlov, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitja Kostlov! |
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