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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruban Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruban Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kozlov's head.
Banner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kozlov is rocked!
Banner closes the distance and pushes Kozlov back into the cage.
Kozlov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kozlov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov.
A left hand lands to the body for Banner.
Banner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banner throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Banner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banner lands an elbow inside.
Banner lands a nice elbow.
Banner lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner stalling.
Kozlov blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
Nice elbow from Banner.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kozlov blocks the elbow strike.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner lands a nice elbow.
Kozlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner leaning against his opponent.
Banner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kozlov's face.
Banner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Banner.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banner can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
Banner throws an elbow that misses.
Banner misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov is trying to maintain a safe position but Banner gets an underhook and turns Kozlov into the cage.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner blocking some punches.
Banner lands an elbow just above Kozlov 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kozlov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banner is keeping busy.
Banner lands an elbow just above Kozlov 's eye.
Kozlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kozlov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Banner.
Kozlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kozlov's brow.
Banner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner lands with a short shot to the head.
Kozlov has Banner pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Banner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banner connects with a knee to the head.
Banner lands an elbow inside.
Banner misses with an elbow strike.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kozlov dodges an elbow strike from Banner.
Kozlov digs a right hand into Banner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banner's gas tank.
Banner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Banner blocking some punches.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the body.
Banner lands an elbow that stopped Kozlov in his tracks for a moment.
Kozlov blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Banner.
Banner lands an elbow inside that Kozlov shrugs off.
Kozlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banner or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Banner scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Banner lands an elbow inside.
Banner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Banner lands an uppercut.
Banner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Banner lands an elbow just above Kozlov 's eye.
A short left from Banner.
Banner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Banner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kozlov takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Banner misses with a double jab.
Kozlov unleashes a big counter combination but Banner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kozlov seems to have recovered his senses.
Banner clinches.
Banner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kozlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov being controlled against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov trying to stall but Banner improves his position.
Banner pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlov fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kozlov's defenses.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Bruce Banner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banner misses with a knee to the head.
Banner stalling in the clinch.
Banner tries to land a knee to the head but Kozlov blocks with his arms.
Kozlov letting Banner take a breather here.
Banner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlov can do to turn this around?
Kozlov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Banner regains guard.
Kozlov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kozlov defends well.
Banner wants to sweep here but Kozlov controlling him for the moment.
Banner is trying to keep Kozlov in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner looking to control.
Banner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
Banner working for a triangle but Kozlov defends it easily.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov is sitting in close to Banner's body. Banner has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kozlov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kozlov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Banner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruce Banner!
After the big win, Bruce Banner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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