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Event:
FridFight I
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
A big right from McGowan misses.
Kozlov throws a big shot that misses.
McGowan is looking for a counter combo.
Kozlov missing with a left hand there. McGowan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kozlov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGowan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kozlov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGowan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by McGowan.
Kozlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kozlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivan Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGowan appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kozlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGowan counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from McGowan.
McGowan throws a leg kick but Kozlov checks it.
Kozlov tries to clinch but McGowan moves out of range.
McGowan fakes the leg kick and cracks Kozlov in the body.
McGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlov is just out of range.
Kozlov lands a jab to McGowan's midsection.
Kozlov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McGowan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kozlov takes a step back to recover.
Kozlov with a hook.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGowan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kozlov punishes McGowan's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from McGowan. #T2#
Kozlov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGowan.
Kozlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGowan doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Kozlov misses.
McGowan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGowan moves away.
McGowan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGowan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kozlovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlov misses the target.
Kozlov tries to clinch there but McGowan circles away.
A quick step to the side and McGowan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kozlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGowan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kozlov takes a swing at McGowan's ribcage but misses.
McGowan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kozlov misses with a hook
and Kozlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kozlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Kozlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGowan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kozlov closes the distance but McGowan moves to the side
enabling McGowan to counter with a crisp jab.
Kozlov connects with a right hand. McGowan shakes it off.
Kozlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kozlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGowan.
Kozlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGowan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kozlov swings for the body but McGowan moves out of range.
Kozlov misses with a hook
and McGowan counters with a nice body kick.
McGowan fails to land with a series of punches.
Kozlov lands with a good body shot.
Kozlov throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
McGowan connects with a body shot.
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!
McGowan dodges the punch combination from Kozlov.
Nice jab there from Kozlov.
McGowan throws a wild body kick that Kozlov sees coming a mile off.
Kozlov misses with a lunging right hand
and McGowan counters with a good low kick that Kozlov was not able to check.
Kozlov doesn't manage to clinch there - McGowan circles away.
Kozlov moves in looking to clinch but McGowan pushes him off.
Kozlov throws an off balance right hand
and McGowan counters with a left to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kozlov there.
McGowan tests Kozlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Kozlov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Crunch! McGowan slams his shin into Kozlov's torso.
Kozlov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kozlov scores with a jab. McGowan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#
McGowan is rocked!
Kozlov connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of McGowan's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked McGowan - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ivan Kozlov!
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Event:
HighlandKT 6
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Echeverria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kozlov.
Echeverria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Echeverria.
Echeverria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Echeverria counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Echeverria.
Echeverria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Echeverria as Kozlov tries to tie him up.
Echeverria lands a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Kozlov.
Echeverria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Echeverria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Echeverria lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Echeverria.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Echeverria lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Echeverria lands a body punch in the clinch.
Echeverria lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Echeverria.
Kozlov pushes off an throws an elbow but Echeverria leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T1#
Kozlov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Kozlov.
A nice left hand lands by Echeverria.
Echeverria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Kozlov is rocked!
Echeverria lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Kozlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Echeverria cracks Kozlov with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Kozlov goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Kozlov wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Santiago Echeverria!
Santiago Echeverria is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Santiago Echeverria misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
HightlandKT 4
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Turkmen has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Turkmen.
Turkmen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turkmen with a knee to the head.
Turkmen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kozlov is trying to stall.
Turkmen misses with an elbow over the top.
Kozlov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turkmen lands a nice elbow.
Turkmen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kozlov blocks the elbow strike.
Turkmen misses with an elbow strike.
Turkmen pushes off an throws an elbow but Kozlov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov dodges an elbow strike from Turkmen.
Turkmen's coach down at The Bear's Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turkmen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Turkmen tries to land a knee to the head but Kozlov blocks with his arms.
Turkmen missing with knees to the body.
Kozlov looking to stall.
Kozlov trying to control the position but instead, Turkmen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kozlov into the ropes.
Kozlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Turkmen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kozlov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Turkmen takes a shot to the head.
Kozlov wants to stall.
Turkmen misses with an elbow strike.
Turkmen lands an elbow inside.
Turkmen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turkmen misses with an elbow strike.
Turkmen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kozlov's face.
Kozlov is trying to break free.
Turkmen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kozlov.
Kozlov avoids a wild elbow strike from Turkmen.
Kozlov blocks the elbow strike.
Turkmen lands a shoulder strike.
Turkmen landing knees to the body.
Kozlov gets through Turkmen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kozlov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turkmen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Turkmen looking to throw knees to the head but Kozlov is blocking nicely.
Kozlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Kozlov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Turkmen pushes off an throws an elbow but Kozlov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kozlov lands an elbow that stopped Turkmen in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#
Turkmen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bayram Han Turkmen has been cut.
Turkmen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Turkmen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kozlov finish him?
Turkmen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Turkmen looks winded!
Turkmen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Turkmen misses with a knee strike.
Turkmen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Turkmen seems to have recovered his senses.
Kozlov lands a shot to the body.
Kozlov taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kozlov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kozlov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turkmen as Kozlov tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Kozlov.
Kozlov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kozlov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kozlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Turkmen backwards.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turkmen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
A short left from Kozlov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov trying to stall but Turkmen improves his position.
#KD#
Kozlov creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Turkmen crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
Turkmen ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
BAM! Kozlov delivers a spinning backfist that drops Turkmen like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ivan Kozlov!
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