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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drago Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov comes into the arena with Back in the USSR blaring out of the sound system. Emory Majors acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drago Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majors tries to land a front kick but Kozlov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Majors moves into the clinch successfully.
Majors is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Majors is trying to maintain a safe position but Kozlov gets an underhook and turns Majors into the cage.
Majors blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlov lands a damaging elbow.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the body.
Majors tries to score a body lock takedown but Kozlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Majors wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kozlov digs a right hand into Majors's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Majors's gas tank.
Kozlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Majors controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Majors.
Majors tries to pull guard but Kozlov won't allow it.
Drago Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
Kozlov misses with a body punch.
Kozlov avoids the elbow strike from Majors, against the cage.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a shot to the body.
Majors looks gassed!
Kozlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Majors backwards.
Majors is leaning against Kozlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Majors changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kozlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kozlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kozlov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Majors manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kozlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov is in close to Majors's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors has an active guard here but Kozlov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kozlov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Emory Majors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Majors fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Majors fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kozlov.
Majors is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kozlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Majors fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Majors tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kozlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Majors pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kozlov lands the left hand.
Majors looks to land a left hand but Kozlov moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kozlov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Majors has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Majors and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kozlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Kozlov as Majors shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors misses with a combination
and Kozlov counters with a straight right hand.
Majors chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kozlov can pounce on him.
Kozlov scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Majors looks to land a combination. Kozlov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Majors misses with a low kick.
Kozlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majors throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Majors.
Majors takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kozlov slips a jab and a cross from Majors.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kozlov, right into the meat.
Kozlov lands with a right hand.
Majors misses with a body shot.
Majors fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kozlov to the ground. Majors is now in Kozlov's guard.
Majors with a flurry of punches that miss.
Majors is looking to work some ground and pound but Kozlov has wrist control.
Majors controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Majors wants to get up but he can't break Kozlov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Majors postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kozlov is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Majors scores with a jab to the head.
Majors looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Majors throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Majors has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a hook.
Majors shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Majors misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Majors moves out of range.
Kozlov wants to clinch.
Kozlov drives through and clinches with Majors against the cage.
Kozlov trying to land knees to the body.
Kozlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kozlov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Majors is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Kozlov - that landed with a thud.
Majors takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Majors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Majors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Majors's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kozlov can't find room to land a body shot as Majors controls the action.
Kozlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Kozlov.
Majors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kozlov tries to work over Majors's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Majors can't break the clinch.
Kozlov digs a right hand underneath Majors's ribcage. Majors let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kozlov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kozlov can't find room to land a body shot as Majors controls the action.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Majors.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kozlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Majors controls his hands.
Kozlov breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kozlov tries to avoid it but Majors manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kozlov to the ground. Kozlov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drago Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majors 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.
Majors swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
Majors is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlov.
Majors gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Majors throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Majors paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Majors misses the body punch
and Kozlov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majors misses with a left hand
and Kozlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kozlov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Majors. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Majors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Majors chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kozlov can pounce on him.
Drago Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Kozlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Majors doesn't seem phased though.
Kozlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Majors missing with a left hand there. Kozlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kozlov cracks the inside of Majors's front leg.
A big left from Majors misses.
Emory Majors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Majors lands a leg kick that knocks Kozlov off balance momentarily.
Majors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kozlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Majors throws a hook but Kozlov avoids it easily.
Kozlov closes the distance but Majors moves to the side
and Majors holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Majors backwards.
Majors tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kozlov smiles and moves away.
Kozlov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Majors walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Majors shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Majors keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Majors can do to turn this around?
Majors misses with a shot to the body
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Majors 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Majors moves away.
Majors darts in trying to clinch
and Kozlov counters with a head kick that drops Majors!
Majors is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majors can't keep his opponent in guard - Kozlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Majors is still in real trouble! Can Kozlov finish him?
Majors is looking to control Kozlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Majors avoid being mounted?
Kozlov is looking to advance position but Majors won't allow it.
Emory Majors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Majors seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kozlov.
Kozlov is looking to take a break and control but Majors is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Majors has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kozlov is working away from the top position though.
Drago Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Emory Majors was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Majors thows a body shot but no joy.
Kozlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov stuffs the takedown.
Drago Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
Some wild striking there from Kozlov.
Majors works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Majors falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kozlov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Majors thinking.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from Majors.
Majors throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kozlov counters with an outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Majors misses with a combination
and Kozlov counters with a nice body kick.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Kozlov!
Drago Kozlov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hopkins Athletics for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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