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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Kozlov (ranked 2553 p4p, 2766 weight class) and Oli Jones (ranked 323 p4p, 343 weight class). Mirko Kozlov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirko Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oli Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Kozlov back into the cage.
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Kozlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kozlov clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Oli Jones has been cut.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kozlov defends it well.
Kozlov throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kozlov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to buck Kozlov off but Kozlov is having none of it.
Kozlov throwing strikes but Jones manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jones taking a breather here.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kozlov throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Jones cracks Kozlov with a big elbow.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kozlov struggling a bit here.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kozlov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kozlov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kozlov is not content to let Jones control the position.
Kozlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kozlov is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Kozlov is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kozlov keeps moving.
Jones won't allow Kozlov to get back to his feet.
Jones trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Jones defending well as Kozlov loads up on a big left hand.
Kozlov misses with a hook.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
Kozlov misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kozlov controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Kozlov keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Kozlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kozlov controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oli Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oli Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones slips under a jab.
Kozlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kozlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Kozlov.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Kozlov is wise to it.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Kozlov pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kozlov defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oli Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones leaves Kozlov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kozlov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kozlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kozlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kozlov keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mirko Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov lands a jab.
Kozlov throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut.
Kozlov misses with a takedown
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Kozlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kozlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Kozlov prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Kozlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kozlov is defending well.
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Kozlov fights it but they end up in guard.
Kozlov has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kozlov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kozlov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kozlov!
Kozlov working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Kozlov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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 lands a few punches from side control.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kozlov cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Kozlov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oli Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kozlov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kozlov lands a nice short elbow.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kozlov.
Kozlov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Kozlov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oli Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kozlov sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Kozlov avoids it this time.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlov misses the target.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Kozlov misses.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
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.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a hook.
Jones tries to clinch up but Kozlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kozlov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones moves away from the strike by Kozlov.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kozlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones darts in and clinches Kozlov up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kozlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mirko Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oli Jones.
Kozlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Kozlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones slips a jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Kozlov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Kozlov is now in Jones's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Kozlov is proving a slippery customer.
Jones 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Kozlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kozlov trying to control here.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kozlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kozlov won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones is trying to control. Kozlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kozlov trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones not doing much here.
Kozlov wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Kozlov is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Kozlov!
Mirko Kozlov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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