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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitrius Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe. Kozlov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gin & Juice - Snoop Dogg. Dimitrius Kozlov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dimitrius Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kozlov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Kozlov counters with a single leg into guard. Henderson didn't expect that.
Kozlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kozlov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kozlov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov lands a two punch combo.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kozlov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kozlov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kozlov moves into the clinch.
Kozlov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kozlov rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov is pressed up against the cage. Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kozlov down to the mat. Kozlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kozlov lands a jab to the head.
Kozlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Kozlov clinches up against the cage.
Henderson is working for takedown but Kozlov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Henderson can't get the takedown.
Henderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kozlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kozlov lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov looking to score a takedown here. Henderson is defending well but Kozlov drives through and ends up in Henderson's guard.
Kozlov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kozlov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kozlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kozlov pulls guard effortlessly.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kozlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Henderson throws an elbow that misses. Kozlov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henderson's guard. Nice move by Kozlov!
Kozlov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Kozlov isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a couple of digs.
Kozlov lands a couple of elbows.
Henderson 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kozlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kozlov postures up and lands a big shot to Henderson's brow.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kozlov controls the pace.
Kozlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kozlov stops Henderson from standing up.
Kozlov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kozlov content to stall in guard here.
Kozlov stops Henderson from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dimitrius Kozlov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kozlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kozlov rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Henderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kozlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henderson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kozlov is trying to keep an underhook but Henderson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kozlov gets full guard.
Henderson won't allow Kozlov to sweep him here.
Kozlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kozlov seems keen to control Henderson's posture.
Kozlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson 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!
Henderson tries to escape but Kozlov is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitrius Kozlov 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.
Kozlov clinches with his opponent.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Kozlov manages to get underhooks.
Kozlov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Henderson regains guard.
Henderson has momentary wrist control but Kozlov slips an elbow through the middle.
Henderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kozlov trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Kozlov prevents Henderson from getting back to his feet.
Kozlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kozlov trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dimitrius Kozlov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kozlov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Henderson did well to prevent Kozlov getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson has hold of Kozlov's hands but Kozlov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Henderson is trying to stand back up but Kozlov is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson kicks Kozlov off and gets back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kozlov!
Dimitrius Kozlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kozlov instigates a clinch.
Henderson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kozlov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Henderson to the mat. Henderson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Kozlov isn't so interested in that idea.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kozlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kozlov lands a couple of digs.
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!
Henderson wants to stand but Kozlov is controlling the position.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
Henderson wants to stand up but Kozlov is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is in close to Henderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kozlov is in close to Henderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
Kozlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Henderson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Henderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kozlov gets to his feet - Henderson follows without any prompting.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches.
Kozlov is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kozlov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kozlov counters with a three punch combo that has Henderson backing up. Henderson nods at Kozlov to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Dan Henderson has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kozlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kozlov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kozlov is controlling him.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Kozlov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kozlov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kozlov drops back looking for a leg! Henderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henderson manages to kick Kozlov off! Kozlov jumps back into Henderson's guard.
Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kozlov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henderson wants to stand but Kozlov is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kozlov lands a couple of elbows.
Henderson has his feet on Kozlov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitrius Kozlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Henderson tries to keep at a distance but Kozlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kozlov has Henderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kozlov successfully pulls guard.
Kozlov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kozlov wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kozlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dimitrius Kozlov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kozlov has wrist control.
Henderson is working Kozlov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kozlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kozlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kozlov wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him.
Kozlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kozlov's guard.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Kozlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Henderson throwing strikes from guard but Kozlov blocks nicely.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kozlov, up you get!
Kozlov feints and as Henderson raises his hands in defense, Kozlov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henderson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Kozlov scores with a four punch combination!
Henderson looks for a takedown but Kozlov sprawls well.
Kozlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov lands a two punch combo.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kozlov swivels and escapes.
Kozlov takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kozlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Henderson gets caught flat footed, as Kozlov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Kozlov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kozlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Kozlov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimitrius Kozlov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henderson is looking for a triangle but Kozlov pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Henderson.
Well Kozlov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitrius Kozlov!
Dimitrius Kozlov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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