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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Valeriy Kozlaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Hans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlaev comes to the cage accompanied by Drago. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Will Hans enters the cage!
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valeriy Kozlaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Hans!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hans rushes Kozlaev and presses him up against the cage.
Hans has hold of one of Kozlaev's legs. Kozlaev is fighting the takedown attempt but Hans gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kozlaev is keeping the position for now.
Hans throws a big right hand that misses.
Hans thows a big elbow that misses.
Hans has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kozlaev is proving hard to escape from.
Hans throws a big right hand that misses.
Kozlaev keeping moving, preventing Hans from controlling successfully.
Kozlaev wants to sweep here but Hans controlling him for the moment.
Kozlaev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hans trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Will Hans wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kozlaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hans but Hans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kozlaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kozlaev won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlaev is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlaev struggling a bit here.
Hans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kozlaev is trying to escape the position but Hans is controlling the position.
Hans working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hans wants to control but Kozlaev is keeping him busy.
Hans looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kozlaev is avoiding damage well.
Kozlaev sneaks back into half guard.
Hans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hans wants to control but Kozlaev is keeping him busy.
Hans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hans is looking to stall here but Kozlaev recovers full guard.
Kozlaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hans is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hans trying to control but Kozlaev is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hans is fighting to break Kozlaev's control of his arms but Kozlaev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kozlaev wants to sweep here but Hans controlling him for the moment.
Hans controlling from the top position.
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!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Will Hans hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kozlaev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kozlaev is in Hans's guard.
Hans working a defensive guard here.
Kozlaev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kozlaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hans looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlaev trying to control but Hans is working from the bottom.
Kozlaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hans stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valeriy Kozlaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kozlaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hans but Hans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kozlaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kozlaev showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hans looking to control.
Hans is adopting a defensive guard.
Hans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kozlaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlaev throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hans gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hans pulls Kozlaev into guard.
Hans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kozlaev wants to control from the top but Hans keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hans dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hans tries for a takedown but Kozlaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kozlaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kozlaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kozlaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hans as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valeriy Kozlaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlaev leaves Hans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hans leaves Kozlaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hans closes the distance and clinches.
Kozlaev stops a takedown attempt from Hans.
Hans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kozlaev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hans looking for a takedown.
Hans wants a takedown.
Hans is breathing heavily.
Kozlaev is trying to break the clinch but Hans has him pressed against the cage.
Kozlaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hans pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hans tries to pull guard but Kozlaev holds him up against the cage and eventually Hans drops back down to his feet.
Hans gets underhooks to prevent Kozlaev's takedown attempt.
Kozlaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hans prevents it.
Kozlaev wants the takedown. Hans is fighting it off but Kozlaev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hans's guard against the cage.
Hans is controlling Kozlaev's posture.
Kozlaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlaev throwing strikes from guard but Hans blocks nicely.
Kozlaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlaev landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlaev throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlaev trying to control but Hans is working from the bottom.
Kozlaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kozlaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hans has control of Kozlaev's left arm, preventing Kozlaev from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kozlaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hans fails with a takedown attempt.
Hans takes the fight into the clinch.
Kozlaev wants a takedown.
Kozlaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hans is pressed up against the cage. Kozlaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hans down to the mat. Hans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hans clinches with his opponent.
Kozlaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kozlaev wants a takedown but no success here.
Hans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kozlaev walks away with a smile on his face. Hans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hans tries to sprawl but Kozlaev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hans tries to get to full guard but Kozlaev has control of the leg.
Hans is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kozlaev is working away from the top position though.
Kozlaev is looking for a kimura here.
Kozlaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hans is staying active underneath Kozlaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kozlaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kozlaev wants to take a breather but Hans is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valeriy Kozlaev dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kozlaev is fending him off so far but Hans persists. Nope, Kozlaev circles away and we're back to standing.
Kozlaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kozlaev somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Hans as Kozlaev shoots in.
Valeriy Kozlaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlaev is looking to clinch but Hans is avoiding it.
Hans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kozlaev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kozlaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hans tries to score a body lock takedown but Kozlaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valeriy Kozlaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Hans.
Kozlaev has Hans pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kozlaev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hans tumbling to the mat - Kozlaev dives into Hans's guard.
Kozlaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlaev throwing strikes but missing.
Hans keeping moving, preventing Kozlaev from controlling successfully.
Kozlaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hans is trying to control the position but Kozlaev postures up.
Hans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kozlaev controls the pace.
Kozlaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Valeriy Kozlaev wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kozlaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hans clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hans wants a takedown.
Kozlaev gets underhooks to prevent Hans's takedown attempt.
Kozlaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlaev shoots in for a double leg but Hans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Hans with that takedown attempt.
Kozlaev fails with the takedown
and Hans moves into the clinch.
Hans is working for takedown but Kozlaev is calmly controlling the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hans drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kozlaev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kozlaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hans keeping moving, preventing Kozlaev from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kozlaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Hans has wrist control.
Hans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kozlaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kozlaev.
Hans keeping moving, preventing Kozlaev from controlling successfully.
Hans trying to control the position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hans fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kozlaev to the ground. Hans is now in Kozlaev's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kozlaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hans works over Kozlaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Hans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kozlaev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hans trying to control but Kozlaev is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hans's guard.
Kozlaev postures up in Hans's guard and throws a big left but Hans blocks it.
Hans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valeriy Kozlaev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kozlaev 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valeriy Kozlaev!
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