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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drago Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Back in the USSR. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
20 - 2 - 0 |
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188 cm
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194 lbs
22 - 13 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drago Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Reed!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlov.
Reed throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reed misses with a body punch
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed scores with a jab. Kozlov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reed scores with a jab to the body.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Reed misses.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kozlov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reed.
Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Kozlov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reed prevents Kozlov from improving his position.
Kozlov is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reed looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reed is working for a kimura but Kozlov is defending it quite comfortably.
Reed is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kozlov reverses the position - he's now on top in Reed's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed working for submissions but it's allowed Kozlov to get to half guard.
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.
Kozlov trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Kozlov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed wants to control but Kozlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reed moves into full guard.
Reed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed is trying to control. Kozlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed working over Kozlov with some ground and pound. Kozlov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reed content to control rather than advance.
Reed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Reed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt.
Kozlov defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Kozlov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kozlov.
Reed checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kozlov.
Reed misses with a hook
and Kozlov counters with a thumping low kick.
Reed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kozlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drago Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Reed.
Kozlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
and Kozlov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov misses the shot to the body.
Dean Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kozlov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Kozlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kozlov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kozlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kozlov staying out of range there.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Kozlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov throws a front kick that sends Reed stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Reed throws the left hand but Kozlov avoids the punch easily.
Kozlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed misses the body punch
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kozlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kozlov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov thumps Reed with a low kick.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kozlov. Kozlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Drago Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reed thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kozlov throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Kozlov.
Kozlov connects with a leg kick. Reed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reed misses with a hook
and Kozlov counters with a left and a right that stings Reed.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Kozlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kozlov.
Kozlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Kozlov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Kozlov.
Kozlov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reed's calf.
A cross from Kozlov lands.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kozlov. Kozlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kozlov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Kozlov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kozlov connects with a leg kick. Reed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kozlov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kozlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Reed should have avoided that one.
Kozlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Reed should have avoided that one.
Kozlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reed is defended easily by Kozlov.
Nice shot by Kozlov.
Reed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kozlov counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
Reed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov cracks Reed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kozlov feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Reed misses with a jab to the body
and Kozlov counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
Kozlov scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reed throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Reed tries for a takedown but Kozlov circles away easily
and Kozlov counters with a body kick that stops Reed in his tracks momentarily.
Drago Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Reed.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the body.
Kozlov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov connects with a body shot that sends Reed's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Kozlov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kozlov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An inside leg kick lands from Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kozlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kozlov thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Kozlov - just one landing.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov cracks Reed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed misses with a jab to the body
and Kozlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kozlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed has a takedown stuffed.
Reed fails with the takedown
and Kozlov counters with a nice body kick.
Reed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kozlov throws a head kick that Reed semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kozlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed gets tackled into the cage by Kozlov. Kozlov maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov pushes Reed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kozlov.
Reed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Kozlov fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kozlov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Kozlov!
Drago Kozlov took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm back! And this crazy son of bitch is making a run for the title.'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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