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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slippin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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162 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov rushes Hammer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammer.
A hook to the body from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a body shot.
Hammer wants a takedown but no success here.
Hammer jumps guard but Kozlov stands there with Hammer around his waist. Hammer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hammer takes a shot to the head.
Kozlov is leaning against Hammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov lands a right hand.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Kozlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov scores with a hook to the body.
Kozlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kozlov cracks Hammer with a nice body shot.
Kozlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kozlov stops a takedown attempt from Hammer.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Kozlov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hammer has Kozlov pressed against the cage, preventing Kozlov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kozlov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kozlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hammer can't get the takedown.
Kozlov effectively controlling the action here.
Kozlov lands a shot to the body.
Kozlov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Kozlov holds him up against the cage and eventually Hammer drops back down to his feet.
Kozlov stalls.
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Kozlov tries to sprawl out of it but Hammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kozlov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kozlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kozlov wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov wants to control but Hammer postures up.
Hammer controls the position.
Kozlov tries to buck Hammer off but Hammer is having none of it.
Kozlov pushes Hammer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hammer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hammer tries to move to mount but Kozlov blocks the move with his legs.
Kozlov is not content to let Hammer control the position.
Hammer controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kozlov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov wants to get back to his feet.
Kozlov wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is dominant here and he's now got Kozlov's back!
Kozlov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hammer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kozlov looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kozlov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hammer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kozlov trying to control the position but Hammer manages to sink in the hooks.
Hammer is looking to control Kozlov but Kozlov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer controlling well, preventing Kozlov from escaping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kozlov trying to get back to his feet but Hammer is in full control for now.
A lull in the action here.
Hammer controlling from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov trying to get back to his feet but Hammer is in full control for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kozlov tries to roll but Hammer sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kozlov dominated that 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.
Kozlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kozlov pushes Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kozlov as the two fighters clinch.
Ivan Kozlov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
Hammer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kozlov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kozlov tries to circle away but Hammer has him pinned against the cage.
Kozlov pushes Hammer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kozlov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hammer's brow.
Hammer fails to pull guard.
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kozlov's waist but Kozlov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammer off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov scores with a shot to the body.
Hammer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kozlov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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.
Kozlov lands a nice hook to Hammer's body. Hammer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hammer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Kozlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kozlov.
Ivan Kozlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Kozlov. No joy for Hammer on that attempt.
Kozlov tests Hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a punch to the head.
Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Kozlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kozlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hammer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammer.
Hammer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammer.
Kozlov thuds his right hand into Hammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer ducks right into an uppercut from Kozlov.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kozlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ivan Kozlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kozlov clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Kozlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kozlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammer or not.
Kozlov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hammer wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Kozlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kozlov.
A shot in the inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a right hand.
Hammer jumps guard but Kozlov stands there with Hammer around his waist. Hammer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kozlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammer or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kozlov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kozlov.
A hook to the body from Kozlov.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Kozlov won't allow it.
Kozlov working hard to break the clinch.
Kozlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Hammer wants a takedown but no success here.
Kozlov tries to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling the position.
Kozlov lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlov scores with a nice hook to the 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 is trying to break free.
Kozlov scores with a shot to the side of Hammer's head.
Kozlov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike.
Kozlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kozlov pushes Hammer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but Kozlov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kozlov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kozlov to keep the fight standing.
Kozlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Kozlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kozlov connects with a crisp jab.
Hammer gets tackled into the cage by Kozlov. Kozlov maintains the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kozlov wants to break free but Hammer has control.
Kozlov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kozlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hammer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kozlov with a nice cross.
Kozlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kozlov sprawls well. Kozlov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hammer has time to react.
Kozlov clinches up against the cage.
Kozlov avoiding damage.
Kozlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Kozlov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kozlov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hammer up against the cage.
Kozlov is working Hammer over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Kozlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kozlov.
Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kozlov swivels and escapes.
Kozlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kozlov feints a jab promting Hammer to slip. Kozlov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hammer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kozlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hammer on the side of the head.
Kozlov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer moves forwards but Kozlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kozlov works the jab nicely.
Kozlov clinches with his opponent.
Kozlov pushes Hammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kozlov prevents it.
Kozlov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Kozlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kozlov has had enough of the clinch but Hammer keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Kozlov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kozlov.
Hammer is rocked!
Hammer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kozlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kozlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kozlov lands an uppercut.
Kozlov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammer seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hammer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kozlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tests Hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hammer dives in and grabs Kozlov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kozlov pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.
Hammer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kozlov moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Kozlov works on Hammer's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kozlov.
Jack Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kozlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Kozlov.
Kozlov is leaning against Hammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hammer blocks an elbow strike from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kozlov lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kozlov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammer letting Kozlov take a breather here.
Kozlov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kozlov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kozlov cracks Hammer with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kozlov.
Good body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kozlov is trying to break free.
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.
Stalling in the clinch from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kozlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kozlov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kozlov!
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energy
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hype
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