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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Acevedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acevedes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by California Love. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Acevedes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acevedes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kozlov scoring well with a low kick there.
Acevedes throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Acevedes.
Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Acevedes slips the punch.
Kozlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kozlov throws a low kick but Acevedes moves out of range easily.
Kozlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Acevedes doesn't seem bothered though.
Kozlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Acevedes, pushing him back against the cage.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Acevedes uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kozlov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Acevedes is looking to control Kozlov's arms but Kozlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Acevedes has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acevedes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kozlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acevedes prevents a body shot from Kozlov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Acevedes.
Acevedes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov effectively controlling the action here.
Acevedes blocks an uppercut.
Kozlov leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kozlov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Acevedes blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlov fails to land.
Acevedes blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kozlov gets through Acevedes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Acevedes trying to control the position but instead, Kozlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Acevedes into the cage.
Kozlov tries a body shot but Acevedes blocks it.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kozlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kozlov has a couple of punches blocked by Acevedes.
Kozlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes tries to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling the position.
Kozlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kozlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kozlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Acevedes is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kozlov.
Acevedes is still on wobbly legs! Can Kozlov finish him?
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Acevedes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acevedes seems to have recovered his senses.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kozlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Acevedes.
Kozlov connects with a knee to the head.
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but Acevedes avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kozlov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kozlov lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kozlov.
Acevedes throws a head punch that misses.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Acevedes avoids the damage to the body.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Acevedes's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kozlov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov.
Kozlov can't find room to land a body shot as Acevedes controls the action.
Kozlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kozlov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kozlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Acevedes is just out of range.
Acevedes feints and as Kozlov raises his hands in defense, Acevedes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kozlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Acevedes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Acevedes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kozlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kozlov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kozlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kozlov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Acevedes!
Acevedes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Acevedes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Acevedes!
Acevedes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kozlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kozlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kozlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Acevedes manages to get himself to full guard.
Kozlov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Acevedes trying to keep a closed guard but Kozlov is proving a slippery customer.
Acevedes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Acevedes keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
Acevedes controlling Kozlov's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is pushing down on Acevedes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Acevedes is fighting to maintain full guard but Kozlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kozlov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Acevedes's head.
Kozlov wants to free his trapped foot but Acevedes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kozlov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Acevedes is just riding it out for now. Kozlov eventually gives up the hold.
Acevedes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kozlov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kozlov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kozlov trying to control but Acevedes is working from the bottom.
Kozlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Acevedes is retaining full guard.
Acevedes keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
Kozlov stands and throws Acevedes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Kozlov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kozlov wants to take a breather but Acevedes manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kozlov.
Kozlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kozlov 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.
Kozlov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kozlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Acevedes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov looking to sit in guard and control but Acevedes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kozlov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kozlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Acevedes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kozlov somewhat.
Acevedes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kozlov is trying to maintain the position but Acevedes is very close to passing his half guard.
Acevedes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kozlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Acevedes is looking to advance position but Kozlov won't allow it.
Kozlov punching from the bottom.
Igor Kozlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov gets full guard.
Kozlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kozlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Acevedes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kozlov.
Acevedes wants to control but Kozlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kozlov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Acevedes defending well though.
Acevedes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kozlov.
Kozlov throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kozlov looking to sit in guard and control but Acevedes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Acevedes wants to pass the guard but Kozlov is keeping the position.
Kozlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Acevedes preventing the sweep.
Kozlov lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acevedes is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kozlov is trying to keep Acevedes in close.
Acevedes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Acevedes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kozlov is keeping the position for now.
Acevedes landing some decent shots from guard.
Kozlov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kozlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kozlov is on top in guard.
Kozlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kozlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kozlov throwing strikes but missing.
Acevedes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kozlov.
Marcus Acevedes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Acevedes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kozlov scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kozlov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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