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Event:
The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Babakov circles away and keeps his distance.
Babakov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kozlov shoots for a double leg takedown but Babakov sprawls well. He's pushed Kozlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Babakov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kozlov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Babakov counters by clinching up.
Kozlov working hard to break the clinch.
Kozlov is working for takedown but Babakov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sergei Babakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yevgeni Kozlov.#BC#
Babakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov misses with a takedown #CL#
and Babakov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kozlov's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kozlov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Babakov stalls.
Babakov effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Babakov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Babakov stops a takedown attempt from Kozlov.
Babakov scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but Babakov holds him up against the cage and eventually Kozlov drops back down to his feet.
#T1##BC#
Babakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kozlov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Babakov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yevgeni Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kozlov. #SUB2#
Kozlov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kozlov looks winded!#SUB2#
Kozlov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Babakov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kozlov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Babakov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kozlov on the ground.#T2#
Babakov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kozlov tries to score with some ground and pound. Babakov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Kozlov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Kozlov is trying to get an arm triangle but Babakov is defending well.
Babakov is not content to let Kozlov control the position. #T3#
Kozlov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Babakov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kozlov trying to control the action but Babakov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov works to advance to full mount. Babakov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Kozlov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Kozlov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Babakov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Babakov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Babakov tries to get out of the position.
Kozlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgeni Kozlov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kozlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kozlov throws a low kick, looking for Babakov's leg but Babakov calmly moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Kozlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kozlov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Babakov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Babakov.
Babakov connects with a nice looking jab.
Babakov scores with a one two! Kozlov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
Kozlov is rocked!
Kozlov with a poor takedown #CL#
and Babakov moves into the clinch.
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Babakov finish him?
Babakov gets through Kozlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Babakov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Babakov lands a right hand.
Babakov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kozlov with a big uppercut! Kozlov tries to clinch up but Babakov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kozlov to the mat! Kozlov covers up and Babakov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergei Babakov!
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Event:
28 - End
Date: Mar 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Kozlov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takashi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takashi.
Kozlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takashi tries to avoid it but Kozlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takashi to the ground. Takashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kozlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takashi lands with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takashi.
#TD#
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Takashi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Takashi bucks up and tries to throw Kozlov off but instead Kozlov has got his back!
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!#SUB#
Takashi fending off the submission attempt from Kozlov. #SUB#
Kozlov looking to break Takashi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Takashi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kozlov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Kozlov working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Takashi is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Kozlov has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Takashi taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yevgeni Kozlov!
A relieved looking Yevgeni 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:
27
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Kozlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchell's waist but Mitchell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozlov off to one side.
Kozlov misses with a takedown
and Mitchell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozlov looks for a takedown but Mitchell sprawls well.
Mitchell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeni Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.
Mitchell throws a series of strikes that have Kozlov backpedaling.
Kozlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mitchell defends well and Kozlov ends up having to push Mitchell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Kozlov backs off Mitchell throws a huge counter combo but Kozlov manages to avoid it all.
Yevgeni Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mitchell defends well and Kozlov ends up having to push Mitchell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov shoots and misses
and Mitchell counters with a two punch combo.
Mitchell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kozlov. That did some damage!
Kozlov has been working on his balance at Harambe Remembrance Hall, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mitchell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov darts in trying to clinch
and Mitchell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Kozlov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mitchell lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Kozlov closes the distance and pushes Mitchell back into the cage.
Mitchell wants to get back to striking at distance but Kozlov won't allow it.
Mitchell lands a right hand.
Mitchell managing to block the knees to the body from Kozlov.
#TD#
Kozlov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU#
Kozlov stands up and beckons Mitchell to his feet.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Mitchell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchell but Mitchell pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Kozlov moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell tries to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling the position.
Mitchell is pressed up against the cage. Kozlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mitchell down to the mat. Mitchell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mitchell.
Kozlov shoots and misses
and Mitchell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Kozlov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mitchell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mitchell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlov controls his hands.
#TD#
Kozlov has Mitchell 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 Mitchell tumbling to the mat - Kozlov dives into Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell controls Kozlov momentarily but Kozlov frees himself.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Kozlov stays in close to Mitchell's body and controls the position.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Kozlov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kozlov lands a couple of elbows.
Kozlov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kozlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Mitchell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kozlov is aware though and is defending well.
Kozlov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Kozlov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Kozlov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kozlov showed some decent athleticism there.
Kozlov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kozlov trying to pass the guard but Mitchell defending well. #SUB#
Kozlov seems to be working for a kimura but Mitchell defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kozlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mitchell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitchell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchell as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitchell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yevgeni Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mitchell.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kozlov.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mitchell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov with a poor takedown
and Mitchell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kozlov's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeni Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense.
Good leg kick by Mitchell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kozlov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mitchell lands a front kick.#TD#
Mitchell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kozlov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mitchell 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kozlov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kozlov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kozlov preventing the sweep.
Kozlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kozlov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mitchell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mitchell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kozlov controlling Mitchell's posture.
Kozlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kozlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Kozlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kozlov preventing the sweep.
Mitchell being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Kozlov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mitchell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mitchell throws a head kick that Kozlov semi-blocks.
#TD#
Kozlov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mitchell's half guard.
Mitchell wants to control but Kozlov is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kozlov connects with a nice short shot to Mitchell's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yevgeni 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kozlov.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mitchell flicks out a counter leg kick but Kozlov steps away.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mitchell sprawls well. Mitchell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeni Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell throws a nice outside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mitchell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell slaps away a takedown attempt from Kozlov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mitchell stuns Kozlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mitchell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kozlov doesn't seem bothered though.
Mitchell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mitchell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kozlov has a takedown stuffed.
James Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mitchell wants to clinch.
Mitchell stalks Kozlov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kozlov's face. Kozlov staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Kozlov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mitchell quickly recovers to half guard.
Mitchell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kozlov.
Mitchell trying to control here.
#T2#
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kozlov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yevgeni Kozlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov thows a huge punch but Mitchell dodges it nicely.
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.
Kozlov controlling the action here.
Kozlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Mitchell is trying is best to control the position here.
Kozlov prevents Mitchell from improving his position.
Kozlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Kozlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mitchell sees it coming and defends easily.
Kozlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mitchell is defending against the submission attempts here by Kozlov.
Mitchell is not content to let Kozlov control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kozlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Kozlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for James Mitchell!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for James Mitchell!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for James Mitchell!
James Mitchell wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, James Mitchell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
26
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Kozlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kshymensky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kozlov somewhat.#CL2#
Kshymensky moves into the clinch successfully.
Kshymensky fails to pull guard.
Kshymensky stops a takedown attempt from Kozlov.
Kozlov missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kshymensky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeni Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Kshymensky breaks the clinch.
Kozlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kshymensky .
#T1#
Kozlov fails with the takedown
and Kshymensky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kshymensky thumps Kozlov with a low kick.
Kshymensky lands with a kick to the temple. Kozlov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kozlov has been working on his balance at Harambe Remembrance Hall, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kshymensky .
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt - Kshymensky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Kshymensky shows good takedown defense.
Kshymensky fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kshymensky or perhaps it was just good defense by Kozlov, which made it look bad.
Kozlov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Kshymensky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kozlov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kshymensky .
The crowd cheers as Kshymensky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kozlov doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Kozlov dives in and scores a takedown into Kshymensky 's guard.
Kshymensky trying to keep a closed guard but Kozlov is proving a slippery customer.
Kozlov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Kshymensky 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.
Kshymensky looks winded!#T3#
Kozlov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kozlov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kozlov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kshymensky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kshymensky wants to get back to his feet but Kozlov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kozlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kshymensky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kshymensky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kshymensky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kozlov shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Kozlov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kshymensky on his heels. He'll look to pass Kshymensky 's guard now, I'm sure.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kshymensky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Kshymensky dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kshymensky shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov shows good takedown defense.
Kshymensky dives in and grabs Kozlov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kozlov pushes down on Kshymensky 's head and hops out.
Kozlov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kshymensky sprawls and moves away.
Kshymensky lands a two punch combo.
Kshymensky looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kshymensky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Kshymensky drives through and clinches with Kozlov against the cage.
Kshymensky is trying to push Kozlov away but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kozlov is trying to pull guard but Kshymensky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Kozlov manages to break the clinch.
Kshymensky lands with a nice combination. Kozlov backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kshymensky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yevgeni Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kshymensky .
Kozlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kshymensky is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
A cross from Kshymensky lands.
Kshymensky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kshymensky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kshymensky tries a head kick but it misses.
Kozlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kshymensky defends well and Kozlov ends up having to push Kshymensky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kshymensky .
Kozlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Kozlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kshymensky keeps Kozlov at a distance using the push kick.
Kshymensky scores with a shot to the body.
Kshymensky lands a slapping body shot.
Jesse Kshymensky seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Kozlov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kshymensky quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kshymensky wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kozlov is working for a submission of some sort.
Kozlov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kozlov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Kozlov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kozlov working Kshymensky over with strikes.
Kshymensky pushes Kozlov off but Kozlov dives into side control.
Kozlov trying to control the action but Kshymensky is working from the bottom.
Kozlov just content to control the position. #SUB#
Kozlov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kshymensky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kozlov is working Kshymensky over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Kshymensky is not content to let Kozlov control the position.
Kshymensky tries to improve position but can't.
Kozlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kshymensky keeps working. #SUB#
Kozlov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kshymensky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kozlov is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Kshymensky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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#
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kshymensky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kozlov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kozlov fails to land the takedown.
Kshymensky catches Kozlov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kshymensky goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kshymensky shoots in and gets a takedown into Kozlov's guard.
Kshymensky trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kshymensky won't allow Kozlov to sweep him here.
Kshymensky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Kozlov has his feet on Kshymensky 's thighs here. He's pushed Kshymensky off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kshymensky screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yevgeni Kozlov!
Yevgeni 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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Event:
25
Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Reynolds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reynolds.
Reynolds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reynolds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Kozlov is rocked!
Reynolds steps in with a hook that catches Kozlov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Reynolds follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kozlov looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Reynolds!
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Event:
24
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Ahmad dives in and grabs Kozlov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kozlov pushes down on Ahmad's head and hops out.#TD2#
Ahmad shoots in and bounces Kozlov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ahmad wants to get up but he can't break Kozlov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kozlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Ahmad keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ahmad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ahmad wants to stand up but Kozlov is controlling him.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ahmad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kozlov is controlling him. #T1#
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Ahmad keeps moving.
Kozlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahmad wants to stand but Kozlov is controlling the position.
Kozlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kozlov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kozlov trying to control but Ahmad is working from the bottom.
Ahmad wants to stand but Kozlov is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ahmad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Kozlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Ahmad tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kozlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahmad wants to stand but Kozlov has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Ahmad wants to stand but Kozlov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ahmad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kozlov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kozlov postures up in Ahmad's guard and throws a big left but Ahmad blocks it.
Kozlov works over Ahmad with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Ahmad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ahmad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kozlov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahmad keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
Ahmad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kozlov trying to control but Ahmad is working from the bottom.
Kozlov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahmad has wrist control.
Kozlov stops Ahmad from standing up.
Kozlov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahmad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kozlov is controlling him.
Kozlov trying to control but Ahmad is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kozlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kozlov stops Ahmad from standing up.
Ahmad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahmad is looking to stand up but Kozlov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ahmad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ahmad tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlov is trying to control Ahmad's posture but Ahmad avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgeni Kozlov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ahmad tries for a takedown but Kozlov circles away easily#TD#
and Kozlov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Ahmad pushes Kozlov off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Ahmad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kozlov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kozlov struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmad wants to stand but Kozlov has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Kozlov pulls Ahmad in close to prevent any damage.
Ahmad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kozlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Kozlov is controlling Ahmad's posture.
Kozlov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kozlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ahmad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kozlov's guard.
Ahmad wants to stand and escape but instead Kozlov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kozlov trying to control but Ahmad is working from the bottom.
Kozlov won't allow Ahmad to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahmad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kozlov is controlling him.
Ahmad keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ahmad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kozlov pushes Ahmad off looking to stand but Ahmad dives back in and keeps control.
Kozlov is looking to control Ahmad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kozlov avoid being mounted?
Ahmad seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kozlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kozlov.
Kozlov trying to control the position here. #T3##SUB#
Kozlov looking for a guillotine here but Ahmad defends easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ahmad working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kozlov has control of Ahmad's left arm, preventing Ahmad from doing any damage.
Ahmad is looking to stand up but Kozlov won't let him.
Ahmad wants to stand and escape but instead Kozlov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Ahmad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kozlov is controlling him. #SUB#
Kozlov drops back looking for a leg! Ahmad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahmad manages to kick Kozlov off! Kozlov jumps back into Ahmad's guard.
Kozlov trying to control but Ahmad is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ahmad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Ahmad keeps moving.
Ahmad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kozlov is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahmad is looking to stand up but Kozlov isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kozlov looks for a takedown but Ahmad sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Ahmad shoots in and gets a takedown into Kozlov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yevgeni 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ahmad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Kozlov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahmad.
Kozlov shoots for a takedown but Ahmad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Riki Ahmad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kozlov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ahmad's half guard.
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!
Ahmad is trying to escape back to his feet but Kozlov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ahmad is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kozlov asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Kozlov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahmad is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Kozlov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kozlov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kozlov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahmad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Ahmad is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kozlov asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Kozlov tries for a kimura but Ahmad is defending well.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet but Kozlov drags him back down.
Kozlov trying to control the position but Ahmad is working away.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahmad can do to turn this around?
Ahmad is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kozlov is controlling him well.#SU#
Kozlov decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Ahmad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kozlov trying to control here.
#T3#
Ahmad is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kozlov wants to get back to full guard.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet.
#SU2#
Ahmad stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kozlov to get to his feet.
Ahmad slaps away a takedown attempt from Kozlov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeni Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahmad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Ahmad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ahmad is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Kozlov manages to get to full guard.
Ahmad is looking to stand up but Kozlov won't let him.
Yevgeni Kozlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kozlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahmad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kozlov is tightening it up a little... Ahmad has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ahmad reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ahmad taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kozlov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yevgeni Kozlov!
In his post fight interview, Yevgeni Kozlov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
23
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Kozlov clinches up against the cage.
Kim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kozlov smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Kozlov gets the takedown into side control.
Kozlov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kozlov cracks Kim with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Kozlov tries for a kimura but Kim is defending well.
Kim is trying to control Kozlov's posture but Kozlov avoids it. #SUB2#
Kozlov is working to tighten his grip on Kim's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kim has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kozlov is really squeezing tight and eventually Kim passes out! Kozlov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yevgeni Kozlov!
Yevgeni Kozlov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
22
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poole sprawls well. Poole wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Poole closes the distance and clinches.
Kozlov's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kozlov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kozlov can't get the takedown.
I was talking to Poole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kozlov goes for a takedown attempt but Poole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stacey Poole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yevgeni Kozlov.
Poole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kozlov is fending him off so far but Poole persists. Nope, Kozlov circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Kozlov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Poole was covering up waiting for the punch and Kozlov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Poole being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kozlov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Kozlov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU2#
Kozlov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Poole, up you get!
Kozlov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Poole gets caught flat footed, as Kozlov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Poole is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Poole is trying to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling him.#TD2#
Kozlov gets control of Poole's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kozlov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Poole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kozlov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kozlov looking for a guillotine here but Poole defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Poole wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Kozlov's closed guard. He's half up but Kozlov has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Kozlov pivots and extends the arm, Poole falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Kozlov! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yevgeni Kozlov!
Yevgeni Kozlov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
21
Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Vrinceanu tries to sprawl out of it but Kozlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vrinceanu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kozlov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kozlov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kozlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vrinceanu defends well and Kozlov ends up having to push Vrinceanu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vrinceanu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Kozlov is predictable there
and Vrinceanu counters with a thumping low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Vrinceanu, which made it look bad.
Bogdan Vrinceanu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yevgeni Kozlov.
Kozlov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vrinceanu counters with a monster head kick that knocks Kozlov out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bogdan Vrinceanu!
Bogdan Vrinceanu retains his featherweight title!
Bogdan Vrinceanu took some time post fight to say the following; 'this division is my division,im gonna rip the head off of everybody in this org.'.
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Event:
20
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Kozlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kozlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Kozlov drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kozlov shoots and misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Kozlov is rocked!#T1#
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kozlov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Kozlov goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Helios Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yevgeni Kozlov.
Jones gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Kozlov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Kozlov is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Kozlov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kozlov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Kozlov advancing to mount.
Jones is staying active underneath Kozlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Kozlov trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Kozlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kozlov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kozlov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Kozlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kozlov trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Kozlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones! #T3##SUB2#
Kozlov looking for a guillotine from mount but Jones is having none of it.
Kozlov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kozlov landing punches.
Kozlov controlling from the full mount.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kozlov on the ground.
Kozlov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Kozlov content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kozlov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Jones is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yevgeni Kozlov!
Yevgeni Kozlov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Longo drives through and clinches with Kozlov against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Longo.
Kozlov has had enough of the clinch but Longo keeps him there for the moment.
Longo lands a damaging elbow.
Longo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Longo.
Kozlov is trying to pull guard but Longo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kozlov takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Longo.
Longo lands a knee to the body.
Kozlov can't get the takedown.
Kozlov has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Longo.
Kozlov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Longo. #T1#
Kozlov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Longo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Longo lands an elbow inside.
Kozlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeni Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longo landing knees to the body.
Kozlov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Longo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Longo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Longo scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Longo lands a nice knee to the body.
Kozlov is trying to drag Longo to the mat but Longo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kozlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Longo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Longo with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longo misses with a knee to the head.
Longo scores a nice knee to the body.
#T3#
Longo connects with a knee to the head.
Longo lands an elbow that stopped Kozlov in his tracks for a moment.
Longo lands a nice knee to the body. #KD2#
Longo drops Kozlov with a big knee straight up the middle! Kozlov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Kozlov is rocked!#CL2#
Kozlov tries to keep at a distance but Longo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Kozlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Longo is defending well.
Longo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Longo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Longo jerks Kozlov to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Kozlov's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Longo steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Donny Longo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Orlov tries to clinch up but Kozlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Orlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kozlov but Kozlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Kozlov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orlov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kozlov is in Orlov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kozlov postures up and lands a big shot to Orlov's brow.
Orlov looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Kozlov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Orlov, up you get! #T1#
Orlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kozlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kozlov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kozlov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kozlov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kozlov landing strikes from the mount and Orlov is in trouble! #SUB2#
Kozlov has isolated one of Orlov's arms. Orlov looking to fight him off but Kozlov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yevgeni Kozlov!
Yevgeni Kozlov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Kozlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrinceanu is just out of range.
Vrinceanu lands a high kick!
Kozlov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#
Kozlov is rocked!
Vrinceanu scores with a spinning back kick!
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vrinceanu finish him?
Vrinceanu is pawing at Kozlov, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Kozlov's nose. Kozlov is badly hurt! Vrinceanu pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Kozlov tries desperately to hold on but Vrinceanu is relentless in his assault! As Kozlov receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Vrinceanu away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bogdan Vrinceanu!
A very excited looking Bogdan Vrinceanu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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