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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Newton (ranked 809 p4p, 503 weight class) and Krzysztof Kozlow (ranked 19 p4p, 10 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 27 - 4, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kozlow!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton shoots in but Kozlow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Newton looks for a takedown but Kozlow sprawls well.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlow clobbers Newton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kozlow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newton doesn't seem bothered though.
Newton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kozlow slaps away a takedown attempt from Newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kozlow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Newton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kozlow at a distance.
Kozlow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newton's hands.
Newton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton takes a swing at Kozlow's ribcage but misses.
Newton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kozlow but Kozlow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Newton takes a swing at Kozlow's ribcage but misses.
Kozlow misses the jab.
Kozlow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kozlow slaps away a takedown attempt from Newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Kozlow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kozlow counters with a nice right hand that sends Newton toppling to the canvas! Newton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kozlow finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Kozlow misses its intended target.
Newton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton swings for the body but Kozlow moves out of range.
Newton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kozlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Newton slips a straight right by Kozlow.
Newton 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.
Newton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kozlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Newton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kozlow is looking to escape.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kozlow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kozlow looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is looking for a kimura but Kozlow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Newton is looking for a kimura but Kozlow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Kozlow pushes Newton off looking to stand but Newton dives back in and keeps control.
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kozlow sees it coming and defends easily.
Kozlow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Newton 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.
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kozlow defends it well.
Newton prevents Kozlow from standing back up.
Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kozlow is trying to stand back up but Newton is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton seems to be looking for submissions.
Kozlow wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newton blocks a head kick by Kozlow.
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlow lands a really nice looking cross but Newton seems unphased.
Newton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kozlow to the mat! Kozlow manages to get full guard.
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Kozlow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kozlow manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Kozlow's guard.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Kozlow is retaining full guard.
Newton forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Kozlow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Newton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kozlow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Newton advances position into side control!
Kozlow is trying to buck Newton off.
Newton tries for a kimura but Kozlow is defending well.
Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kozlow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kozlow pushes Newton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Newton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bill Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton moves into full mount!
Kozlow's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kozlow squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Newton looking for a guillotine from mount but Kozlow is having none of it.
Newton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Newton is working for a guillotine from mount but Kozlow frees his head quite easily.
Kozlow tries to buck Newton off but he can't manage it.
Newton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Newton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kozlow can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlow is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Newton looking to secure an arm triangle but Kozlow defends it well.
Newton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Newton working for a submission but Kozlow is keeping him at bay.
Newton wants to finish this one by submission but Kozlow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Newton.
Newton has hold of Kozlow's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kozlow manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Newton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlow wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Newton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kozlow has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Newton working for a submission but Kozlow is keeping him at bay.
Kozlow is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Newton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kozlow has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kozlow squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kozlow trying desperately to get to his feet.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlow can do to turn this around?
Kozlow is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Newton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Newton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Newton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kozlow can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kozlow is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton has hold of Kozlow's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kozlow manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kozlow is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Newton shoots in and gets a takedown into Kozlow's guard.
Kozlow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Newton pushing down on Kozlow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kozlow wants to get back to his feet.
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kozlow sees it coming and defends easily.
Kozlow tries to kick Newton off but Newton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Newton passes to full mount!
Kozlow is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton working for a submission but Kozlow is keeping him at bay.
Kozlow is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Newton has control of Kozlow's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kozlow regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kozlow is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Newton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kozlow manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlow stops Newton from passing to mount.
Kozlow is trying to buck Newton off.
Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kozlow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kozlow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to move to mount but Kozlow blocks the move with his legs.
Kozlow is trying to buck Newton off.
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kozlow has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kozlow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kozlow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kozlow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlow sneaks out the side door and pushes Newton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Newton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kozlow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newton somewhat.
Krzysztof Kozlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kozlow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newton somewhat.
Kozlow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kozlow has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Newton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kozlow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kozlow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kozlow missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kozlow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kozlow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Kozlow.
Newton is looking to wear down Kozlow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kozlow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up with Kozlow, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes Kozlow against the cage but Kozlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kozlow cracks Newton with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Newton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Newton is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krzysztof Kozlow.
I think Kozlow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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RATING
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