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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drago Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perttu Peikkola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov comes to the cage accompanied by Back in the USSR. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drago Kozlov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Perttu Peikkola!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peikkola works the jab nicely.
Kozlov avoids the head kick by Peikkola.
Kozlov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Peikkola lunges at Kozlov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kozlov's hand.
A good leg kick by Peikkola.
Peikkola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kozlov can pounce on him.
Kozlov misses with a body shot.
Perttu Peikkola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Peikkola misses.
Peikkola slips a straight right by Kozlov.
Peikkola misses with a straight left.
Peikkola misses with a body punch
and Kozlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peikkola looks to land a left hand but Kozlov moved out of range nicely.
Peikkola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kozlov looks to land a right hand but Peikkola moved out of range.
Kozlov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peikkola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kozlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peikkola.
Kozlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peikkola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Peikkola misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Kozlov coming out on top.
Kozlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peikkola.
Peikkola throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov takes one on the button.
Nice shot lands for Kozlov.
Peikkola throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlov.
Peikkola tests Kozlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peikkola swinging wildly here.
Peikkola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov tries to clinch up.
Peikkola throws a sloppy body shot
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Peikkola misses the jab.
Peikkola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kozlov slips a jab from Peikkola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peikkola throws a chopping leg kick but Kozlov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kozlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kozlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peikkola.
Peikkola missing with a left hand there. Kozlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Peikkola as he connects with a hook.
Peikkola misses with an uppercut.
Kozlov moves out of range as Peikkola strikes.
Kozlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Peikkola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kozlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peikkola.
Kozlov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peikkola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Peikkola blocks the leg kick.
Peikkola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Peikkola misses.
Kozlov looks to throw the jab but Peikkola is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kozlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peikkola.
Nice shot lands for Kozlov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Peikkola.
Peikkola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Peikkola keeps the fight on the outside.
Kozlov throws a shot to the body.
Peikkola misses with a body shot.
A big right from Peikkola misses.
Peikkola misses the body punch
and Kozlov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peikkola thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Peikkola does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kozlov.
Peikkola throws a shot from downtown. Kozlov moves away and avoids it.
Kozlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Peikkola blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Peikkola is trying to break the clinch but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Kozlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peikkola's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands with a left to the head.
Peikkola tries to break free but Kozlov pushes him back against the cage.
Kozlov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kozlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kozlov lands a left hand.
Peikkola prevents a body shot from Kozlov.
Peikkola prevents a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov is looking to control Peikkola's arms but Peikkola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kozlov has his back to the cage.
Peikkola wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Peikkola.
Peikkola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Peikkola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kozlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kozlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peikkola breaks the clinch.
Kozlov throws a leg kick which misses Peikkola's front leg but catches the back leg as Peikkola tries to avoid it.
Peikkola looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peikkola swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the head.
Kozlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peikkola.
Kozlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peikkola's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov 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.
Peikkola throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Peikkola gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kozlov counters with a leg kick.
Kozlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Peikkola is just out of range.
Kozlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kozlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kozlov is looking to slow Peikkola down with leg kicks.
Peikkola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kozlov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peikkola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kozlov cracks Peikkola with a nice body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peikkola just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kozlov's brow.
Kozlov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peikkola letting Kozlov take a breather here.
Kozlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kozlov breaks the clinch.
Kozlov throws a leg kick
and Peikkola counters with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov throws and low kick but Peikkola moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peikkola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kozlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Peikkola.
Jab by Peikkola.
Peikkola throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kozlov counters with an outside leg kick.
Peikkola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peikkola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kozlov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Peikkola throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Peikkola lands a right hook to the body.
Kozlov throws a series of punches but Peikkola moves out of range.
Peikkola takes one on the button.
A shot to de liver by Peikkola. Beautiful body shot.
Kozlov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kozlov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Peikkola counters with a good low kick that Kozlov was not able to check.
Peikkola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kozlov misses with the combination.
Kozlov tried to score with a low kick but Peikkola checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Peikkola.
Peikkola ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
A swing and a miss from Peikkola.
Kozlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kozlov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Peikkola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peikkola tries to score with a low kick but Kozlov moves his leg out of the way.
Peikkola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Peikkola throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Peikkola ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peikkola throws a big shot that misses.
Kozlov walks into a jab.
Good work by Peikkola as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kozlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Peikkola scores with a nice strike.
Peikkola misses with a shot to the body
and Kozlov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kozlov slips a jab from Peikkola.
Peikkola throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov connects with a crisp jab.
Peikkola thows a body shot but no joy.
Kozlov feints and then cracks Peikkola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peikkola down.
Kozlov rushes Peikkola and presses him up against the cage.
Peikkola'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.
Peikkola breaks from the clinch.
Peikkola slips under a jab from Kozlov.
Peikkola avoids the body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kozlov walks into a stiff left hand from Peikkola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Peikkola misses the target.
Peikkola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kozlov misses with a low kick.
Peikkola lands a jab to Kozlov's midsection.
Kozlov cracks Peikkola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kozlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peikkola.
Peikkola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Peikkola.
Peikkola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kozlov. Kozlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Peikkola misses the jab.
Kozlov slips a jab from Peikkola.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Peikkola misses.
Peikkola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlov.
Kozlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peikkola.
Peikkola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kozlov. Kozlov obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Peikkola checks the leg kick.
Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Peikkola slips the punch.
Drago Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Peikkola throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Peikkola throws a sloppy body shot
and Kozlov counters with a nice body shot.
Peikkola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Kozlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peikkola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov moves out of range as Peikkola strikes.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches.
Kozlov manages to break the clinch.
Peikkola throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Peikkola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peikkola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peikkola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kozlov in his tracks.
Kozlov slips under a jab from Peikkola.
Good leg kick by Kozlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Peikkola misses
and Kozlov counters with a good, hard body kick but Peikkola shrugs it off.
A cross from Kozlov lands.
Kozlov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Peikkola. Peikkola obviously looking to wear him down.
Peikkola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kozlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peikkola lands with a straight right. Kozlov didn't see that one coming.
Peikkola looks to land a left hand but Kozlov moved out of range nicely.
Peikkola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peikkola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kozlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kozlov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Peikkola misses the shot to the body.
Peikkola throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Peikkola does it's job there.
Kozlov slips a jab from Peikkola.
Kozlov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peikkola at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kozlov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peikkola. That did some damage!
A jab from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov defending well as Peikkola loads up on a big left hand.
Peikkola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kozlov.
Kozlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Peikkola looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peikkola, as that shot connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Peikkola as he connects with a hook.
Kozlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peikkola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov slips a jab from Peikkola.
Peikkola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kozlov counters with a three punch combo that has Peikkola backing up. Peikkola nods at Kozlov to acknowledge the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kozlov.
Peikkola takes one to the side of the head.
Kozlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Peikkola misses with an uppercut. Kozlov saw that one coming.
Peikkola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kozlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peikkola displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Peikkola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Peikkola misses its intended target.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from Peikkola.
A big left from Peikkola misses.
Peikkola misses with a series of wild punches.
Kozlov staying out of range there.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Peikkola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peikkola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Peikkola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peikkola loads up on a big right hand but Kozlov slips the punch.
Kozlov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Peikkola. Peikkola obviously looking to wear him down.
Peikkola throws a leg kick which misses Kozlov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kozlov tries to avoid it.
Kozlov moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kozlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kozlov can't find room to land a body shot as Peikkola controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peikkola just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kozlov's brow.
Kozlov breaks the clinch.
Peikkola misses with a looping left.
Peikkola throws a hook but Kozlov avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peikkola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Peikkola throws a lazy right hand but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peikkola misses with an uppercut.
Peikkola swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Peikkola throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Peikkola misses the target.
Peikkola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Peikkola misses its intended target.
Peikkola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peikkola throws a hook to the side of Kozlov's head but Kozlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peikkola looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range.
Kozlov blocks a leg kick.
Peikkola takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov slips under a jab from Peikkola.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kozlov.
Peikkola throws a leg kick
and Kozlov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Peikkola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peikkola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peikkola scores with a jab. Kozlov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peikkola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kozlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peikkola misses with a double jab.
Peikkola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peikkola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peikkola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Peikkola
and Kozlov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peikkola tries to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling the position.
Kozlov lands with a left to the head.
Kozlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peikkola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Peikkola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Kozlov looking to stall.
Kozlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peikkola throws a head kick that misses.
Peikkola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlov scores with a leg kick.
Kozlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kozlov.
Peikkola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peikkola was well out of range. Poor timing from Kozlov.
Kozlov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peikkola.
Peikkola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlov.
Kozlov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peikkola scores with a nice head shot.
Peikkola misses with a jab to the body
and Kozlov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kozlov.
Peikkola wants to get back to striking at distance but Kozlov won't allow it.
Kozlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Peikkola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peikkola manages to break the clinch.
Peikkola throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot.
Peikkola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlov cracks Peikkola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Kozlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kozlov.
Peikkola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from Peikkola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kozlov moves out of range as Peikkola strikes.
Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peikkola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peikkola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kozlov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kozlov.
Peikkola throws a leg kick
and Kozlov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peikkola.
Peikkola blocks a head kick by Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peikkola at a distance.
Peikkola throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov wants to land a leg kick but Peikkola is out of range.
Peikkola looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlov is just out of range.
Kozlov blocks a jab.
Kozlov fails to land with a series of punches.
Peikkola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kozlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peikkola slips a straight right by Kozlov.
Kozlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peikkola manages to avoid it.
Peikkola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Peikkola misses with a straight right.
Kozlov throws out a loose jab but Peikkola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov rushes Peikkola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peikkola looking to throw knees to the head but Kozlov is blocking nicely.
Peikkola is trying to force a seperation but Kozlov has the dominant position.
Peikkola can't break the clinch.
Kozlov lands a body punch.
Peikkola is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Peikkola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peikkola gets through Kozlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kozlov misses with a body punch.
Kozlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov looks to throw the jab but Peikkola is out of range.
Peikkola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peikkola throws a jab when Kozlov was well out of range.
Peikkola throws a front kick aimed at Kozlov's knee but Kozlov avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov had his way with Perttu Peikkola in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kozlov is looking to slow Peikkola down with leg kicks.
Kozlov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peikkola throws a hook but Kozlov blocks it.
Kozlov throws a low kick but Peikkola avoids it.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from Peikkola.
Peikkola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peikkola throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a hook but Peikkola blocks it.
Peikkola throws a hook but Kozlov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peikkola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peikkola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kozlov thuds a left hand into Peikkola's body.
Kozlov ducks right into an uppercut from Peikkola.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Peikkola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kozlov throws a head kick but Peikkola moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Peikkola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid body kick from Kozlov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Peikkola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov lands a slapping body shot.
Peikkola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kozlov counters with a right hand to the body.
Peikkola is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Peikkola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kozlov counters with a solid body kick.
Peikkola throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Peikkola misses with a shot to the body
and Kozlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozlov has closed the distance and engaged Peikkola in a clinch.
Kozlov manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Peikkola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peikkola blocks a low kick nicely.
Perttu Peikkola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peikkola's sensitive parts.
Kozlov has closed the distance and engaged Peikkola in a clinch.
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Peikkola takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Peikkola misses with an uppercut.
Kozlov misses with a few strikes there.
Kozlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peikkola misses with a wild body shot.
Peikkola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kozlov takes one to the chin there.
Kozlov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Peikkola will feel that in the morning.
Kozlov scores with a kick to the body.
Peikkola misses the jab.
Kozlov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kozlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peikkola takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kozlov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Peikkola misses with a body punch
and Kozlov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kozlov digs a right hand underneath Peikkola's ribcage. Peikkola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peikkola or not.
Kozlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peikkola can do to turn this around?
Kozlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kozlov cracks Peikkola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kozlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peikkola.
Peikkola drops his hands momentarily and Kozlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Peikkola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kozlov thuds a left hand into Peikkola's body.
Peikkola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kozlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kozlov scores with the left hand. Peikkola knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Kozlov slips under a jab.
Kozlov jabs at Peikkola's body.
Drago Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kozlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peikkola manages to avoid it.
Kozlov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kozlov dodges the punch combination from Peikkola.
Peikkola misses with a double jab
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from Peikkola.
Kozlov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peikkola circles away quickly and effectively.
Kozlov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov lands a jab to the nose.
Kozlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peikkola.
Kozlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kozlov cracks Peikkola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kozlov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:44
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Kozlov!
Drago Kozlov retains his middleweight title!
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