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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gotwalt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Gotwalt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotwalt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gotwalt fails with the takedown.
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.
Gotwalt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice jab there from Kozlov.
Gotwalt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotwalt shoots in looking for a takedown but Kozlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gotwalt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Gotwalt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov lands with an overhand left.
Kozlov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kozlov cracks Gotwalt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Kozlov catches Gotwalt right on the button with a cross.
Kozlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gotwalt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gotwalt moves into the clinch successfully.
Kozlov stalling.
Good body shot from Kozlov.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands an uppercut.
Kozlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kozlov tries to work over Gotwalt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kozlov stalling.
Kozlov has Gotwalt pressed against the cage.
Gotwalt jumps guard but Kozlov stands there with Gotwalt around his waist. Gotwalt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kozlov is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ivan Kozlov.
Gotwalt gets a double leg takedown into Kozlov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotwalt stopping the sweep attempt from Kozlov.
Kozlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kozlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gotwalt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kozlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kozlov managing to control the position.
Gotwalt wants to control from the top but Kozlov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotwalt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Gotwalt from controlling successfully.
Gotwalt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kozlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gotwalt.
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.
Gotwalt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gotwalt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotwalt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kozlov wants to stand and escape but Gotwalt is having none of it.
Gotwalt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gotwalt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kozlov defends it nicely.
Kozlov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kozlov duly obliges.
Gotwalt moves forwards but Kozlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kozlov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kozlov dips to his left and cracks Gotwalt with an uppercut!
Kozlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kozlov connects with a looping right hand.
Gotwalt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kozlov circles away.
Kozlov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Jeff Gotwalt has been cut.
Kozlov connects with a right hand. Gotwalt shakes it off.
Gotwalt goes for a double leg but Kozlov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kozlov continues to drive forward.
Gotwalt shoots in but Kozlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Gotwalt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotwalt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kozlov.
Gotwalt fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Kozlov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotwalt has his takedown stuffed
and Gotwalt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gotwalt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gotwalt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kozlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kozlov lands a slapping body shot.
Kozlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gotwalt takes one to the chin there.
Kozlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jeff Gotwalt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozlov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gotwalt. Gotwalt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotwalt clinches up against the cage.
Kozlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gotwalt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kozlov lands an uppercut.
Gotwalt pulls guard effortlessly.
Kozlov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kozlov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kozlov trying to control but Gotwalt is working from the bottom.
Kozlov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kozlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kozlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kozlov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gotwalt has his foot on Kozlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kozlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Gotwalt seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gotwalt keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
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.
Gotwalt is trying to control the position but Kozlov postures up.
Kozlov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kozlov lands a couple of elbows.
Gotwalt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kozlov trying to control but Gotwalt is working from the bottom.
Kozlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gotwalt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gotwalt looking for a triangle here. Kozlov is fighting it but it looks tight! Gotwalt pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kozlov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jeff Gotwalt!
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