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Event:
MMMA 40: Spector vs Sorokov
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cash.
A cross from Kozlov lands.
Cash throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
Kozlov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cash misses with a right hand
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov misses with a looping right.
Kozlov slips a straight right by Cash.
Kozlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cash ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Cash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kozlov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kozlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Kozlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kozlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cash.
Cash tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kozlov manages to circle out of the way.
Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cash misses with a lunging right hand
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Kozlov has closed the distance and engaged Cash in a clinch.
Cash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kozlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cash struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlov controls his hands.
Cash wants to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Kozlov.
Cash working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but Cash avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
Kozlov scores with a shot to the side of Cash's head. #T2#
Cash tries to stall but Kozlov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kozlov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kozlov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kozlov misses with some punches.
Kozlov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cash seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kozlov can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Kozlov.
Nice body punch from Cash - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cash stalling.
Cash is working Kozlov over against the cage.
Cash tries to work over Kozlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cash misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cash blocks an uppercut.
Kozlov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cash is pushing Kozlov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Cash lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cash misses with some punches.
Kozlov wants a takedown.
A short right from Cash on the inside.
Kozlov blocks a body shot from Cash.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kozlov digs a right hand into Cash's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cash's gas tank.
Cash misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kozlov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cash tries to work over Kozlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kozlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Kozlov misses with some punches.
Kozlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlov tries a body shot but Cash blocks it.
Cash blocks an uppercut.
Cash trying to control the position but instead, Kozlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cash into the cage.
Kozlov misses with some punches.
Cash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kozlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cash looking to stall.
Cash throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cash misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cash blocks an uppercut.
Cash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kozlov works the jab nicely.
Kozlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kozlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kozlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cash. Kozlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cash throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand.
Ruban Kozlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash throws a right hand that misses
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cash misses with a right hand
and Kozlov counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Cash misses its intended target.
Kozlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Kozlov instigates a clinch.
Ruban Kozlov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cash.
Cash lands a body shot.
Kozlov lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Kozlov.
Cash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cash throws a punch but it's blocked by Kozlov.
Kozlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cash fails to land.
Cash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kozlov on the inside.
Cash misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cash lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kozlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cash.
Cash tries to work over Kozlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Kozlov scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Kozlov wants to stall.
Kozlov scores with a shot to the side of Cash's head.
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!
Cash stalling in the clinch.
Kozlov is trying to maintain a safe position but Cash gets an underhook and turns Kozlov into the cage.
Kozlov scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cash.
Kozlov takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cash creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cash throws a punch but it's blocked by Kozlov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cash.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kozlov.
Cash is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kozlov digs a right hand underneath Cash's ribcage. Cash let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cash tries to throw a body punch but Kozlov avoids it by throwing Cash back against the cage.
Cash is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kozlov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kozlov lands a left hand.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Cash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cash prevents a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cash's elbow.
Good body shot from Cash.
Cash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cash content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cash tries to throw a body punch but Kozlov avoids it by throwing Cash back against the cage.
Cash working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kozlov lands an uppercut.
Kozlov misses with a body punch.
Cash lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kozlov.
Cash can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cash just leaning against Kozlov, taking a breather. #T4#
Cash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cash misses with a punch on the inside.
Cash scores with a shoulder strike.
Cash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kozlov's elbow.
Cash misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cash working aggressively here.
Cash swings wildly with an uppercut but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cash's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cash looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Cash.
Cash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cash.
Kozlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cash stalling in the clinch but Kozlov improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruban Kozlov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov jabs Cash right on the nose. Cash blinks but takes it well.
Kozlov tests Cash's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Cash is rocked!
Cash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kozlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Cash's head.
Oh Cash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kozlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Cash's head.
Cash misses the body punch
and Kozlov scores with a counter punch that sends Cash to the canvas! Kozlov smells blood - he's punishing Cash with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cash has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruban Kozlov!
Ruban Kozlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DUEL#78 oCrazy vs Reilly
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
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.#ROC#
Kozlov is rocked!#CL#
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. #T1#
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.
#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R2#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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?#TD2#
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.#SUB#
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.
#T2#
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. #SUB#
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!#SUB#
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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Event:
OFC 288: Trees
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Wong moves into range and clinches up with Kozlov.
Wong scores a nice knee to the body.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kozlov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wong is pushing Kozlov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wong landing knees to the head.
Wong scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
A short right from Wong on the inside.
Kozlov being controlled against the cage.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kozlov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wong cracks Kozlov with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wong tries a knee to the head but Kozlov blocks it.
Wong lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Wong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kozlov.#BC2#
Kozlov manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Kozlov tries to keep at a distance but Wong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
Wong tries a knee to the head but Kozlov blocks it.
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kozlov avoids it.
Wong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wong lands a right hand.
A short right from Wong on the inside.
Kozlov tries a body shot but Wong blocks it.
Kozlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wong.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlov fails to land.
Kozlov is stalling here.
Wong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Wong.
Wong digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wong blocking some punches.
Wong scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Wong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kozlov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wong.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wong.
Wong connects with a knee to the head.
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wong.
Wong lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Kozlov is rocked!
Wong crunches a lovely knee into Kozlov's ribcage.#T3#
Wong is pushing Kozlov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kozlov prevents a body shot from Wong.
Wong tries to throw a body punch but Kozlov avoids it by throwing Wong back against the cage.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Wong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A knee to the head by Wong.
Nice body punch from Wong - that landed with a thud.
Wong lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Wong.
#T4#
Wong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Kozlov has Wong pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kozlov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wong tumbling to the mat - Kozlov dives into Wong's guard.#ES#
Wong has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kozlov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wong throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Wong pushes Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlov prevents a body shot from Wong.
Wong is pushing Kozlov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov managing to block the knees to the body from Wong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sum Ting Wong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Wong has Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Wong tries a body shot but Kozlov blocks it.
Wong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kozlov is leaning against Wong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wong lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kozlov's brow.
Kozlov looking to stall.
Wong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wong landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kozlov.
Wong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kozlov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wong.
Kozlov takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov gets through Wong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Wong leaning against his opponent.
Wong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kozlov blocks it with crossed arms.
Wong connects with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kozlov avoiding damage as Wong throws knees to the body.
Kozlov blocks a body shot from Wong.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlov fails to land.
Kozlov wants to get back to striking at distance but Wong won't allow it.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Kozlov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wong scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Wong. #T2#
Wong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kozlov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wong scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Kozlov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wong.
Wong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kozlov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wong lands a nice knee to the body.
Kozlov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wong lands a knee to the head.
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Wong finish him?
Kozlov has a couple of punches blocked by Wong.
Wong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kozlov's face.
Wong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Kozlov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wong crunches a lovely knee into Kozlov's ribcage.#T3#
Wong unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kozlov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wong is unloading with more strikes now! Kozlov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sum Ting Wong!
Sum Ting Wong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
OFC 273: War Wounds
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Kozlov misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Face counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kozlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Face slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Face tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Face has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Face trying to control the action but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Kozlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Face off and has taken his back!
Kozlov missing with strikes from the back.
I would not like to be Face right now.
A lull in the action here.
#T1#
Face is trying to remain composed but Kozlov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kozlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Face doesn't escape.
Kozlov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Face trying to control the hands but Kozlov breaks the grip.
Face is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kozlov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Face can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Face defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kozlov's arms. #T2#
Face covering up well and avoiding damage.
I've been told that Kozlov has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Face trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Face covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Will Kozlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Face avoids the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to keep control of the position but Face is staying busy.#T3#
Face tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Face tries to hold on but Kozlov postures up.
Face is trying to escape the mount.
Kozlov trying to control but Face is having none of it.
Face tries to lock up and control but Kozlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Face keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Face sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Face is looking to control Kozlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Face avoid being mounted?
Face slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Face looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlov is one step ahead there.
Face is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Face is looking for a triangle but Kozlov pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov dominated that 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.
#R2##CL2#
Kozlov clinches up against the cage.
Kozlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kozlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Face is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kozlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Face prevents a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Face.
Kozlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Kozlov on the inside.
Kozlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Face goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kozlov prevents it.
Kozlov leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Kozlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Face.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shit Face. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlov trying to stall but Face improves his position.
Face has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kozlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Face looking for a takedown.
Kozlov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kozlov gets through Face's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Face tries for a takedown but Kozlov manages to get underhooks.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Face blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kozlov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kozlov has a couple of punches blocked by Face.
Kozlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Kozlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Face.
Face is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Face wants the takedown. Kozlov is fighting it off but Face persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kozlov's guard against the cage.
Kozlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kozlov looking to control.
Face stays in close to Kozlov's body and controls the position.
Kozlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Kozlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kozlov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kozlov won't allow Face to sweep him here.
Kozlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Face wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Face working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Face circles away from the clinch attempt.
Face walks into a left hand.
Kozlov cracks Face with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Face tries to counter with a takedown but Kozlov is quick to defend against it.
Face moves away from the strike by Kozlov.
Face shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Kozlov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Face's head but Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Face changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Face shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kozlov as he jumps to the side.
Face has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shit Face. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov misses with a looping right.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Face saw that one coming.
Face uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kozlov.
Face fails with a takedown attempt.
Face 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.#T2#
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Face.
Kozlov throws a nice looking combination but Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kozlov misses with a straight left.
Kozlov scores with a punch to the head.
Face takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kozlov misses with a straight left. #TD#
Face looking to score a takedown here. Kozlov is defending well but Face drives through and ends up in Kozlov's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Face drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kozlov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Face has Kozlov in his guard.#REVB#
Kozlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Kozlov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Face is looking for a triangle but Kozlov pushes his legs off easily.
Kozlov stopping the sweep attempt from Face.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kozlov controlling from the top position.
Kozlov postures up and lands a big shot to Face's brow.
Kozlov trying to control but Face is working from the bottom.
Face trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Face tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruban Kozlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruban Kozlov!
Ruban Kozlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
OFC 257: Ingram vs Rockin
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Kozlov throws a jab when Reis was well out of range.
And Reis tries to counter it with a takedown but Kozlov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kozlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reis moves away from the strike by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Reis.
Reis moves out of range as Kozlov strikes.
And Reis tries to counter it with a takedown but Kozlov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Reis moves into range and clinches up with Kozlov.
Reis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kozlov prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kozlov to keep the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reis tries for a takedown. No joy.
I was talking to Kozlov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ruban Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Reis.
Reis wants a takedown but no success here.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Reis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kozlov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kozlov prevents it.
Kozlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov pushes Reis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Julian Reis has been cut.
Reis is trying to maintain a safe position but Kozlov gets an underhook and turns Reis into the cage.#BC#
Kozlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov throws the left hand but Reis avoids the punch easily.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
Reis slips under a jab from Kozlov.
Reis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kozlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Reis defending well as Kozlov loads up on a big left hand.
Reis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kozlov throws out a loose jab but Reis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Kozlov misses with a straight left.
Reis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kozlov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kozlov throws a big shot that misses.
Kozlov lands a jab to the nose.
Reis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Kozlov does it's job there.#T3#
Kozlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kozlov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with the head strike.
Reis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kozlov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reis's elbow.
Reis tries to score a body lock takedown but Kozlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but Reis avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kozlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Reis ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Reis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a straight right.
Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Reis slips the punch.#T4#
A jab from Kozlov misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reis.
Reis avoids the body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov digs a good body shot into Reis's ribs.
Kozlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Reis's head but Reis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kozlov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reis feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Reis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kozlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reis.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reis feints the counter takedown.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
Reis slips a jab from Kozlov.
Reis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reis throws out a counter right but Kozlov avoids it with no problem.
Kozlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kozlov digs a good hook to Reis's body.
Reis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Reis moved out of range nicely.
Kozlov misses with a hook. Reis ducked under it nicely.
Reis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Reis tries to counter it with a takedown but Kozlov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruban Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Reis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kozlov.
#CL#
Reis gets tackled into the cage by Kozlov. Kozlov maintains the clinch.
Kozlov lands a left hand.
Kozlov stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kozlov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Reis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kozlov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kozlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kozlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reis tries to score a body lock takedown but Kozlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruban Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Reis.
Kozlov misses with some punches.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reis can do to turn this around?
Kozlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reis takes a shot to the head.
Kozlov lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reis goes for a takedown attempt but Kozlov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Reis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Reis is looking for submissions but instead, Kozlov has regained full guard.
Kozlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've been informed that Reis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Kozlov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kozlov advances to half guard.
Kozlov trying to control the pace.
Kozlov passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Kozlov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kozlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reis is looking to escape.
Reis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kozlov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kozlov lands a big shot there that rocks Reis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kozlov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reis looks a forlorn figure.
Kozlov looking to control but Reis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kozlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Kozlov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kozlov avoids the attempt from Reis to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julian Reis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kozlov misses the jab.
Reis wants to counter the offense by Kozlov and move into the clinch position.
Kozlov throws a hook but Reis avoids it easily.
Reis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kozlov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Reis counters with a single leg into guard. Kozlov didn't expect that.
Kozlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reis is one step ahead there.
Kozlov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reis on the ground.
Reis is looking to work some ground and pound but Kozlov has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kozlov, not yet. #SUB2#
Reis drops back looking for a leg! Kozlov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kozlov manages to kick Reis off! Reis jumps back into Kozlov's guard. #T1#
Kozlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kozlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reis defends well.
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.#SUB#
Kozlov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Reis frees his head nicely. Oh but Kozlov has switched to an armbar! Reis is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ruban Kozlov!
An out of breath Ruban Kozlov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
OFC 244: Parlay
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Nevzlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozlov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kozlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nevzlin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kozlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kozlov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nevzlin.
Kozlov slips under a jab.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nevzlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nevzlin tried to score with a low kick but Kozlov checks it.
Nevzlin misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevzlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kozlov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kozlov cracks Nevzlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nevzlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nevzlin! But no joy.#T1#
Nice body punch from Nevzlin.
Nevzlin closes the distance but Kozlov moves to the side #TD#
and Kozlov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nevzlin!
Nevzlin is not content to let Kozlov control the position. #SUB#
Kozlov is trying to get an arm triangle but Nevzlin is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov working the head and body with strikes.
Kozlov working away.#T2#
Nevzlin gets back to half guard.
Nevzlin is controlling Kozlov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nevzlin tries to roll over but Kozlov keeps him under control.
Kozlov not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nevzlin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nevzlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Kozlov cracks Nevzlin with a solid left hand.
Nevzlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kozlov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nevzlin is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nevzlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nevzlin looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Nevzlin stopping the sweep attempt from Kozlov.
Nevzlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nevzlin stopping the sweep attempt from Kozlov.
Nevzlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nevzlin wants to control from the top but Kozlov keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nevzlin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nevzlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Kozlov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nevzlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nevzlin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sergey Nevzlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nevzlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nevzlin can do to turn this around?
Kozlov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nevzlin throws a low kick but Kozlov moves out of range easily.
Kozlov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nevzlin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Nevzlin.
Kozlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nevzlin lands with a nice combination. Kozlov backs away looking to recover.#TD#
Kozlov dives in and scores a takedown into Nevzlin's guard.
Nevzlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kozlov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevzlin 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.
Kozlov connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Kozlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nevzlin is adopting a defensive guard.
Nevzlin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kozlov trying to control but Nevzlin is working from the bottom.
Nevzlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
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 wants to sweep but no luck.
Nevzlin landing some decent shots from guard.
Nevzlin postures up.
Kozlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nevzlin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nevzlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kozlov works over Nevzlin with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Nevzlin keeps moving.
Kozlov lands a couple of elbows.
Kozlov won't allow Nevzlin to sweep him here.
Nevzlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kozlov 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 sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nevzlin's guard.
Nevzlin wants to control but Kozlov is keeping busy.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nevzlin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kozlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nevzlin tries to get to full guard but Kozlov has control of the leg.
Kozlov drops an elbow to the side of Nevzlin's head.
Nevzlin is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kozlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kozlov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nevzlin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kozlov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nevzlin missing with a left hand there. Kozlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kozlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Kozlov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kozlov landing strikes.
Kozlov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kozlov working the ground and pound from side control.
Nevzlin looking for a sweep but Kozlov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kozlov landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevzlin wants to hold on but Kozlov pushes him away.
Kozlov landing strikes from the mount and Nevzlin is in trouble! #T1#
Nevzlin regains half guard.#SUB#
Kozlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nevzlin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nevzlin tries to roll over but Kozlov keeps him under control.
Nevzlin has hold of Kozlov's hands but Kozlov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nevzlin trying to control from the bottom.
Kozlov trying to control the pace. #ES2#
Nevzlin kicks Kozlov off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Nevzlin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kozlov digs a good hook to Nevzlin's body.
#TD#
Kozlov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nevzlin's guard.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevzlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nevzlin has Kozlov pulled in close to control his posture.
Kozlov pushes down on Nevzlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nevzlin wants to improve his position but Kozlov is controlling well.
#T3#
Kozlov trying to pass the guard but Nevzlin defending well.
Nevzlin is controlling Kozlov's trapped leg to prevent Kozlov from advancing to side control.
Nevzlin trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nevzlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nevzlin moves into full guard.
Sergey Nevzlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nevzlin is trying to control the position but Kozlov postures up.
Kozlov trying to control but Nevzlin is working from the bottom.
Nevzlin wants to stand up but Kozlov is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kozlov!
Kozlov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sergey Nevzlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nevzlin tries to clinch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Nevzlin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kozlov throws a good cross that connects.
Ruban Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Kozlov gets a double leg takedown into Nevzlin's guard.
Kozlov is standing up over Nevzlin. Nevzlin looks to escape but Kozlov dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Nevzlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruban Kozlov!
During a confident post fight interview, Ruban Kozlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GKNY 103 - Payton vs Ramses
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Spencer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spencer lands an uppercut.
Spencer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Spencer forces Kozlov back against the cage and clinches.
Spencer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Kozlov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spencer misses with a punch on the inside.
Spencer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kozlov's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Kozlov.
Spencer lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer lands a body shot.
Spencer lands with a left to the head.
Spencer digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
Kozlov being controlled against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kozlov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Spencer.
Spencer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kozlov blocks a body shot from Spencer.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kozlov.
Spencer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spencer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kozlov up against the cage.
Spencer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spencer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spencer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spencer is leaning against Kozlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spencer throws a head punch that misses.
Kozlov trying to stall but Spencer improves his position.
Spencer misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Kozlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spencer lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov tries to work over Spencer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spencer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Spencer breaks the clinch.
Kozlov throws a jab when Spencer was well out of range.
Spencer lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer staying out of range there.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Kozlov slips under a jab.
Kozlov has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Spencer misses the jab.
Kozlov misses the jab.
Mark Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kozlov swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer throwing a counter right hand but Kozlov manages to avoid it.
Spencer digs a good hook to Kozlov's body.
Spencer throws out a powerful jab.
Kozlov with a poor takedown
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mark Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruban Kozlov.
Kozlov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spencer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kozlov scrambles back to his feet.
Kozlov misses with a right hand
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Spencer - just one landing.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
No joy there for Spencer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4##CL#
Spencer closes the distance and pushes Kozlov back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Spencer fails to land.
Kozlov pushes Spencer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Kozlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spencer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kozlov takes a shot to the head.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Spencer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Spencer's shoulder, as Spencer tries to avoid the shot.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spencer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spencer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Spencer moves in looking to clinch but Kozlov pushes him off.
Spencer throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov misses with a body punch
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlov misses the body punch
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Spencer slips the punch.
Kozlov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spencer dips to his left and cracks Kozlov with an uppercut!
Spencer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlov can do to turn this around?
Spencer wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov swings widly with a right hand
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spencer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Kozlov throws a right and a left that Spencer avoids nicely.
Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Spencer slips the punch.
Spencer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spencer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer misses with a hook
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spencer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kozlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spencer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kozlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kozlov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spencer throws a leg kick
and Spencer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spencer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spencer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
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!
Spencer connects with a nice looking jab.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kozlov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spencer throws a big shot that misses.
Kozlov misses with a looping right.
Spencer scores with a hook.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
Kozlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozlov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spencer.
Kozlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spencer.#CL#
Spencer darts in and clinches Kozlov up against the cage.#T3#
Spencer blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with the head strike.
Spencer blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Mark Spencer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spencer looking to slow down the pace here.
Spencer scores with a shoulder strike.
Spencer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlov controls his hands.
#BC#
Spencer breaks the clinch.
Spencer darts in trying to clinch
and Kozlov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
Kozlov misses with a looping right.#T4#
Spencer tries to clinch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Spencer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spencer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spencer scores with a shot to the body.
Kozlov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spencer to score with a decent uppercut.
Kozlov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kozlov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spencer slips a straight right by Kozlov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spencer scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy left from Kozlov finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spencer dominated that second round.
That's time! Spencer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spencer wants to clinch.
Spencer tries to clinch up but Kozlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kozlov misses with a straight right.
Spencer throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Spencer.
Kozlov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kozlov closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kozlov cracks Spencer with an open hand slap.
Spencer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kozlov.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Spencer.
Kozlov moves forwards but Spencer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kozlov throws a lazy uppercut
and Spencer counters with a nice uppercut.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov feints the counter takedown.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a hook but Spencer avoids it easily.
Spencer misses with a straight left.
Kozlov slips a jab from Spencer.
Kozlov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Kozlov.#T2#
Spencer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Spencer slips the punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kozlov!
Spencer misses with a two punch combination.
Kozlov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spencer cracks Kozlov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spencer slips a jab from Kozlov.
Nice shot lands for Spencer.
Kozlov misses with a straight left. #T3#
Spencer throws a nice looking combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spencer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a body shot.
Kozlov takes one to the chin there.
Kozlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kozlov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Spencer works Kozlov's body with a nice hook.
Mark Spencer is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kozlov's head.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Spencer gets caught napping as Kozlov dives in and scores a takedown. Spencer manages to retain guard.
Spencer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spencer tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Kozlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kozlov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kozlov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kozlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spencer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlov is one step ahead there.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Mark Spencer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer controls Kozlov momentarily but Kozlov frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Spencer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spencer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Spencer!
A very excited looking Mark Spencer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GKNY 97 - Man vs Khaliev
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Kozlov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Frazier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frazier.
Frazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frazier throws a right hand that misses
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frazier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Frazier has Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Frazier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frazier lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Kozlov breaks the clinch.
Frazier throws a solid leg kick but Kozlov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frazier.
Kozlov looks to clinch
and Kozlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kozlov throws an off balance right hand
and Frazier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kozlov thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier slips a straight right by Kozlov.#T1#
Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Frazier.
A little feinted left hand from Frazier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kozlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Frazier with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Frazier has Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Frazier.
#BC#
Frazier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Frazier.
Frazier scores with a decent looking hook.
Frazier thumps Kozlov with a low kick.
Kozlov throws a big shot that misses.
Kozlov throws a hook but Frazier blocks it.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Frazier moved out of range nicely.#T2#
A big right from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov throws the left hand but Frazier avoids the punch easily.
Frazier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kozlov in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier sizes up Kozlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kozlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Frazier does it's job there.#ROC#
Kozlov is rocked!
Frazier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Good exchange - Kozlov coming out on top.
Frazier misses with a head kick.
Kozlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frazier finds it's way round the side to connect with Kozlov's head.
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Frazier finish him?
Frazier tries to score with a low kick but Kozlov moves his leg out of the way.
Kozlov seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Frazier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlov.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlov.
Kozlov takes one to the chin there.
Frazier lands a jab to the nose.
Kozlov scores with the left hand. Frazier knows he should have avoided that one.
Kozlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frazier finds it's way round the side to connect with Kozlov's head.
Nice defenses there by Frazier.
Frazier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kozlov.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Kozlov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov prevents Frazier from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Frazier actively working from the bottom here.
Frazier is pressing down on Kozlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kozlov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kozlov 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kozlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frazier tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Frazier 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.
Kozlov is pushing down on Frazier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Frazier is fighting to maintain full guard but Kozlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhys Frazier dominated that round.
That's time! Frazier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Frazier throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kozlov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Frazier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frazier throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Frazier saw that one coming.
Kozlov throws a lazy right hand but Frazier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frazier fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Frazier clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier lands with a light punch inside.
Frazier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Kozlov misses with the head strike.
Frazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlov can do to turn this around?
Kozlov is pushing Frazier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kozlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
A hook to the body from Frazier.
#TD#
Frazier gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kozlov regains guard.
Kozlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kozlov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kozlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kozlov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kozlov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Frazier controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Kozlov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frazier defends it well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kozlov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Kozlov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kozlov working Frazier over with strikes.
Frazier is refusing to be controlled, as Kozlov sits in half guard.
Frazier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kozlov. #T3##SUB#
Frazier looking for submissions off his back.
Kozlov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kozlov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frazier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kozlov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kozlov trying to control the action but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Kozlov prevents Frazier from improving his position.
Kozlov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Kozlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Frazier wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Frazier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frazier is trying is best to control the position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frazier wants to get back to full guard but Kozlov has mounted him!
Kozlov with shots to the head and body - Frazier looks very uncomfortable down there.
Frazier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a lazy right hand but Frazier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frazier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
Kozlov takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlov clobbers Frazier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kozlov scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frazier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a lazy right hand but Frazier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frazier shoots for a double leg takedown but Kozlov sprawls well. He's pushed Frazier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frazier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kozlov misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Kozlov.
Frazier lands a nice hook to Kozlov's body. Kozlov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Frazier slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Frazier's head but Frazier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Frazier throws a solid leg kick but Kozlov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frazier.
Kozlov blocks a jab.#CL#
Frazier drives through and clinches with Kozlov against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Frazier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Frazier.
Rhys Frazier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frazier lands a left hand.
Kozlov managing to block the knees to the body from Frazier.
Kozlov tries to work over Frazier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Kozlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rhys Frazier is winning the standup battle so far.
Kozlov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhys Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Frazier swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frazier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kozlov with a jab.
Frazier throws a leg kick which misses Kozlov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kozlov tries to avoid it.
Kozlov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Frazier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - Kozlov coming out on top.
Frazier throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Frazier connects with a crisp jab.
Kozlov shoots and misses
and Frazier counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws out a counter right but Frazier avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Frazier doesn't manage to clinch there - Kozlov circles away.
Frazier misses with a looping right.
Frazier shoots in looking for a takedown but Kozlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frazier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kozlov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov jabs Frazier right on the nose. Frazier blinks but takes it well.
Frazier tries to clinch up but Kozlov circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Kozlov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Frazier clinches up against the cage.
Frazier working aggressively here.
#BC#
Frazier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kozlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
It seemed like Kozlov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Rhys Frazier.
I think Frazier 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhys Frazier!
During a confident post fight interview, Rhys Frazier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GKNY 87 - Gumption v Mencken 2
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Letang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kozlov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Letang closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kozlov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Letang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kozlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kozlov wants to get back to full guard.
Letang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Letang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov trying to control from the bottom.
Letang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kozlov defending well though.
Kozlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Letang is working away from the top position though.
Kozlov has his hands clasped together around Letang's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Kozlov trying to control here.
Letang thows a huge punch but Kozlov dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Letang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Letang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Letang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kozlov!
Letang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kozlov is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Letang is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kozlov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kozlov!
Letang keeping full guard, as Kozlov tries to pass. #T2#
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Letang keeps moving.
Kozlov scoring with some ground and pound.
Letang is trying to control the position but Kozlov postures up.
Kozlov trying to control but Letang is working from the bottom.
Letang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Letang is still trying to improve position.
Letang wants to improve his position but instead Kozlov has moved into half guard.
Letang is looking to improve his position.
Letang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Letang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kozlov is in close to Letang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kozlov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kozlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Letang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Letang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kozlov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Letang lands a couple of elbows.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Letang from controlling successfully. #T4#
Letang looking to sit in guard and control but Kozlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kozlov is in close to Letang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Letang working a defensive guard here.
Kozlov is working Letang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kozlov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Letang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kozlov's guard. #REVB#
Kozlov striking from his own guard.
Kozlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Letang manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Letang controlling Kozlov's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pierre Letang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Letang tries to clinch there but Kozlov circles away.
#CL2#
Letang drives through and clinches with Kozlov against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kozlov stalling in the clinch but Letang improves position. #TD#
Kozlov tightens his grip and picks Letang up, before dumping him to the ground. Letang manages to land in guard.
Kozlov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Letang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kozlov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kozlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Letang is looking for a triangle but Kozlov pushes his legs off easily.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Letang keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Letang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kozlov defends well.
Letang trying to keep a closed guard but Kozlov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Letang has an active guard here but Kozlov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kozlov lands strikes from half guard.
Ruban Kozlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Letang is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kozlov jumps into side control!
Kozlov is putting a hurting on Letang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Letang regains half guard.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Letang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kozlov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kozlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Letang is keeping the position for now.
Letang has momentary wrist control but Kozlov slips an elbow through the middle.
Letang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kozlov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Letang manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Letang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kozlov passes into half guard.
Letang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Kozlov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Letang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kozlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Letang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kozlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Letang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Letang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kozlov has picked Letang up and slammed him! Letang can't keep hold of the triangle and Kozlov manages to pass to side control!
Letang is not content to let Kozlov control the position.
Kozlov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Letang down.
#T4#
Letang is looking for a sweep.
Letang taking a bit of punishment here - Kozlov scoring with strikes.
Letang is trying to control Kozlov's posture but Kozlov avoids it.
Kozlov lands a few punches from side control.
Kozlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kozlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Letang keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Letang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Letang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut.
Letang wants to clinch up but Kozlov keeps it at a distance.
Letang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Letang ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Letang moves in looking to clinch but Kozlov pushes him off.
Kozlov scores with a nice strike.
Letang misses with a takedown
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Letang moves into range and clinches up with Kozlov.#TD#
Kozlov tightens his grip and picks Letang up, before dumping him to the ground. Letang manages to land in guard.
Letang wants to sweep but no luck.
Kozlov postures up and lands a big shot to Letang's brow. #T1#
Kozlov cracks Letang with a solid left hand.
Letang pulls Kozlov in close to prevent any damage.
Kozlov is stalling in the full guard.
Kozlov works over Letang with some ground and pound from guard.
Letang is trying to keep Kozlov in close.
#SUB2#
Letang working for a triangle but Kozlov defends it easily.
Kozlov slips nicely into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Letang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kozlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Letang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Letang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Letang trying to control but Kozlov postures up.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Letang can do to turn this around?
Letang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Letang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Letang wants to sweep here but Kozlov controlling him for the moment.
Kozlov postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kozlov swats away the attempt to clinch by Letang.
Letang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kozlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kozlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Letang tries to clinch up but Kozlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Letang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Kozlov's head coaches at Iron Joe's Boxing Gym ($850/wk) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Letang.
A little jabbing left from Letang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kozlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Letang should have avoided that one.
Letang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kozlov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Kozlov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kozlov tries to advance to mount but Letang instead regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Letang wants to control but Kozlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruban 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruban Kozlov!
An out of breath Ruban Kozlov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GKNY 81 - Fist v McKenzie
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kozlov misses with a straight right.
Kozlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson moves out of range as Kozlov strikes.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson connects with the punch.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Kozlov misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kozlov thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kozlov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kozlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jackson throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlov! But no joy.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kozlov throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Kozlov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Kozlov misses the jab.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Kozlov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Kozlov throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kozlov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kozlov misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Kozlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kozlov misses with a combination
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Kozlov.#T3#
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson stalks Kozlov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kozlov's face. Kozlov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kozlov misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kozlov misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kozlov.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson slips a jab from Kozlov.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kozlov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Kozlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson slips under a jab.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kozlov.
Kozlov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kozlov manages to circle out of the way.
Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Kozlov finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kozlov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson slips a jab from Kozlov.
As Kozlov looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Kozlov just gets out of the way.
Mike Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozlov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kozlov clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mike Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Kozlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
#T1#
Kozlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kozlov swinging wildly here.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov with a hook.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Kozlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozlov throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kozlov swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Kozlov throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Kozlov moved out of range nicely.
Kozlov slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozlov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kozlov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kozlov lands with a cross.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Kozlov checks it.
A combination from Kozlov does no damage. #T3#
Kozlov slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Kozlov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Kozlov misses.
A big right from Kozlov misses. #TD2#
Kozlov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to is feet but Kozlov passes into side control.
Kozlov scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Kozlov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Kozlov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kozlov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Kozlov is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Kozlov controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kozlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Kozlov counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kozlov misses with a hook.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Kozlov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlov! But no joy.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Kozlov.
Kozlov connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozlov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kozlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kozlov shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Kozlov backpedaling.
Kozlov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kozlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kozlov.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.#T2#
Kozlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mike Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kozlov throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlov! But no joy.#T3#
Kozlov lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kozlov eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jackson misses with a hook. Kozlov ducked under it nicely.
Kozlov with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Kozlov walks into a left hand.
Kozlov misses the jab.
Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kozlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kozlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Kozlov is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson defending well as Kozlov loads up on a big left hand.
As Kozlov looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Kozlov just gets out of the way.
A jab from Kozlov misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kozlov.#CL2#
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruban Kozlov.
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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruban Kozlov!
Ruban Kozlov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GKNY 75 - Monk v Powell
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Kozlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Obukhovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Obukhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obukhov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kozlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kozlov dips to his left and cracks Obukhov with an uppercut!
Obukhov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Obukhov drops his hands momentarily and Kozlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Obukhov misses with a body shot
and Kozlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozlov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Obukhov.
Kozlov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov has a takedown stuffed.
Kozlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Obukhov defends well and Kozlov ends up having to push Obukhov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Obukhov misses with a shot to the body
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Obukhov misses with a head kick.
Kozlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Obukhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kozlov looks to land a right hand but Obukhov moved out of range.
Kozlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Obukhov is just out of range.
Kozlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kozlov misses with a straight right.
Obukhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obukhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a lazy right hand but Obukhov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kozlov lands with a good body shot.#T2##CL2#
Obukhov moves into range and clinches up with Kozlov.
Obukhov can't get the takedown.
Obukhov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obukhov tries to pull guard but Kozlov won't allow it.
Ruban Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Obukhov.
Obukhov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Obukhov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kozlov is keeping busy.
Kozlov wants to break free but Obukhov has control.
Kozlov misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Kozlov.
#BC2#
Obukhov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Artem Obukhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlov with a jab.
Kozlov misses with a looping right.
Kozlov misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Obukhov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Kozlov blocks a body shot from Obukhov.
Kozlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Obukhov backwards.
Kozlov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Obukhov up against the cage.
Kozlov is struggling to control the position.
Kozlov managing to block the knees to the body from Obukhov.
Kozlov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kozlov.
Kozlov avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ruban Kozlov.
Kozlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kozlov scores with a hook.#T4#
Kozlov misses with a wild body shot.
Kozlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obukhov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Obukhov.
Obukhov misses the shot to the body.
Obukhov walks into a straight right hand from Kozlov.
Obukhov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kozlov rather than just go for the knockout.
Obukhov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov throws a hook but Obukhov blocks it.
Obukhov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kozlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kozlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obukhov's head backwards.
Obukhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Obukhov connects with a right hand. Kozlov shakes it off.
Obukhov takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kozlov scores with a jab. Obukhov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kozlov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Obukhov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obukhov there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Obukhov misses
and Obukhov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obukhov can do to turn this around?
Obukhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Obukhov shoots in and drives through. Kozlov sprawls well.
A big left from Kozlov misses.
Obukhov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice jab there from Kozlov.
Obukhov throws a head kick that misses.
Kozlov throwing a counter right hand but Obukhov manages to avoid it.
Kozlov scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Obukhov is rocked!
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obukhov.
Obukhov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kozlov finish him?
A shot to the body from Obukhov misses
and Kozlov counters with a left and a right that stings Obukhov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obukhov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kozlov counters with a crisp right that sends Obukhov to the canvas! Kozlov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruban Kozlov!
A relieved looking Ruban Kozlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GKNY 70 - Brewer V Gumption
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Kozlov looks to throw the jab but Frankzola is out of range.
Frankzola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frankzola walks into a left hand.
Ruban Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frankzola tries a head kick but it misses.
Kozlov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frankzola.
Kozlov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kozlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frankzola manages to avoid it.
Kozlov takes a swing at Frankzola's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frankzola. Frankzola obviously looking to wear him down.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kozlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frankzola counters with a three punch combo that has Kozlov backing up. Kozlov nods at Frankzola to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Frankzola saw that one coming.
Frankzola tries to counter with a takedown but Kozlov is quick to defend against it.
Frankzola moves away from the strike by Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a wild body shot.
Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frankzola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frankzola tries to counter with a takedown but Kozlov is quick to defend against it.
Kozlov misses the jab.
Frankzola appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kozlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frankzola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kozlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frankzola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Kozlov.
Frankzola thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kozlov darts in looking for a takedown but Frankzola gets double underhooks and turns Kozlov into the cage. #T2#
Frankzola just misses with a punch to the body.
Frankzola throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws out a counter right but Frankzola avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Kozlov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kozlov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kozlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frankzolas head.
Frankzola can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
Frankzola can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frankzola drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kozlov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frankzola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Frankzola pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frankzola being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Frankzola 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.
Kozlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Frankzola looking for a guillotine here but Kozlov defends easily.
#SUB#
Kozlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Frankzola 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.
Frankzola trying to control the position.
#T4#
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 postures up and lands a big shot to Frankzola's brow. #SUB#
Kozlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kozlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frankzola is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kozlov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Frankzola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlov pushing down on Frankzola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Frankzola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozlov pulls his head out easily.
Frankzola is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kozlov scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruban Kozlov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Frankzola scoring well with a low kick there.
Kozlov throws a right and a left that Frankzola avoids nicely.
Frankzola throws a quick counter head kick but Kozlov was just out of range.
Frankzola throws a head kick but Kozlov moves out of range.
Frankzola takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Kozlov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frankzola is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Frankzola actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Frankzola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kozlov wants to control but Frankzola is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Frankzola looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Frankzola actively working from the bottom here.
Kozlov content to control rather than advance.
Kozlov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Frankzola is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Barbell Brigade, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kozlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frankzola works his way to full guard. Good work.
Frankzola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kozlov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kozlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Frankzola connects with a couple of short punches.
Frankzola trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Ruban Kozlov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frankzola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kozlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kozlov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frankzola.
Frankzola chips away with some ground and pound.
Frankzola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frankzola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov is pulling down on Frankzola's head. It's preventing any offense from Frankzola, at least for the moment.
Frankzola postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Kozlov is looking for a triangle but Frankzola pushes his legs off easily.
Frankzola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Frankzola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kozlov wants to get back to his feet but Frankzola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kozlov is pulling down on Frankzola's head to control his posture.
Frankzola is looking to work some ground and pound but Kozlov has wrist control.
Kozlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frankzola looking to sit in guard and control but Kozlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Kozlov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Frankzola has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kozlov is looking to defend but Frankzola has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kozlov! Frankzola pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kozlov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Delta Frankzola!
Post fight, Delta Frankzola took to the microphone: 'I'd like to thank my manager for creating me!
thanks man i won a text based fight...hahaha'.
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Event:
GKNY 64 - Huseyin V Momochi
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Kozlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range.
Kozlov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kozlov shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kozlov.
Kozlov connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Kozlov misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson jabs at Kozlov's body.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kozlov jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Kozlov shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut there from Kozlov.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Kozlov finds it's target.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kozlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kozlov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.#T2#
Kozlov misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Kozlov will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Kozlov avoids nicely.
Kozlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kozlov slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Kozlov looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.#CL2#
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Kozlov counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Kozlov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Kozlov is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kozlov stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Kozlov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kozlov works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kozlov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Kozlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kozlov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Kozlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kozlov lands a nice short elbow.
Kozlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kozlov on the ground.
Kozlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kozlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kozlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Kozlov slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Mike Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson slips a jab from Kozlov.
A big right from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Kozlov lands.
Kozlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kozlov scores with a body shot.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Kozlov misses with a body punch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kozlov misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson moves out of range as Kozlov strikes.
Kozlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Kozlov.
Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mike Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Kozlov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Kozlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Jackson has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlov misses the target. #TD2#
Kozlov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Kozlov getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Kozlov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Kozlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ruban Kozlov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Kozlov in his half guard.
Kozlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kozlov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kozlov content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Kozlov there. #T4#
Kozlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kozlov working Jackson over with strikes.
Kozlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kozlov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kozlov works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kozlov looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlov! But no joy.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ruban Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kozlov drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Kozlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Kozlov's defenses.
Kozlov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kozlov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Kozlov throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
A combination from Kozlov does no damage.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kozlov dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Kozlov's head and hops out.
Kozlov misses with a looping right.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kozlov should have avoided that one.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Kozlov feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Kozlov misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson slips a straight right by Kozlov.#CL2#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Kozlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson blocking some punches.
#T3#
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kozlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov lands with a left to the head.
Kozlov is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mike Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruban Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kozlov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Kozlov clinches up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Kozlov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlov tries to clinch up.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kozlov dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Kozlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mike Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
Kozlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruban Kozlov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruban Kozlov.
I've got Kozlov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruban Kozlov!
Ruban Kozlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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