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Event:
ICC 22: Jiro v Baba
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Kozlov lands a jab to the nose.
Kozlov lands with a good body shot.
Von Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kozlov lands with a cross. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Von Ryan and sends Kozlov crashing to the mat! Von Ryan follows him down to the mat - Kozlov regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Kozlov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Evgeni Kozlov has been cut.
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!
Von Ryan lands a big elbow - Kozlov is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Von Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
Herlock Von Ryan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
ICC CN 12: X-Mas Beach Brawl
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Jantan scores with a takedown into Kozlov's guard.
Kozlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jantan throws a big right hand that misses.
Jantan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kozlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jantan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jantan lands a couple of digs.
Jantan lands a couple of elbows.
Jantan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Jantan from controlling successfully.
Kozlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jantan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jantan 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 is trying to control the position but Jantan postures up.
Jantan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Kozlov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jantan.
Jantan lands a couple of elbows.
Jantan advances position into side control!
Jantan working the head with strikes.
An elbow from Jantan crashes against the mat.
Jantan throws a strike aimed at the side of Kozlov's head but Kozlov avoids it well.
Jantan working the head and body with strikes.
Jantan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kozlov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kozlov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#
Kozlov is rocked!
Kozlov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kozlov is still in real trouble! Can Jantan finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kozlov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jantan lands a strong strike to the head of Kozlov. That's dazed him! Jantan looking to finish here. Kozlov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Jantan lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jantan!
Joseph Jantan opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
ICC 14: Yoshioka v Behar
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Bonita ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws out a loose jab but Bonita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov clobbers Bonita with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kozlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonita's head backwards.
Kozlov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD2#
Kozlov lands a left and a right that send Bonita crashing to the mat, dazed. Kozlov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Bonita is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bonita out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evgeni Kozlov!
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Event:
ICC 10: Maltsev v Sonni
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Fighter misses with a looping left.
Kozlov lands a jab.
Fighter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kozlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Fighter's head.
Kozlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozlov connects with the punch.
Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Fighter's head but Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut.
Fighter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kozlov misses with a straight right.
Kozlov scores with a hook.#ROC#
Fighter is rocked!
Fighter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kozlov on the side of the head.
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fighter's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fighter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter slips a jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a hook but Fighter avoids it easily.
Evgeni Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Fighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Kozlov misses with a left hand
enabling Fighter to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Kozlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kozlov misses with the head strike.
Fighter lands with a left to the head.
Fighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards. #ROC2#
Kozlov is rocked!
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Oh Kozlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Kozlov seems to have got his legs back now.
Fighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kozlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighters head.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike.
Fighter throws a big uppercut that drops Kozlov! More strikes from Fighter and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kozlov lies dazed against the cage as Fighter celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Fighter!
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Event:
ICC CN 3: Maltsev v Monotowa 2
Date: Oct 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Pereira misses with a straight left.
Pereira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kozlov throws out a powerful jab.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
Kozlov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kozlov lunges at Pereira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pereira's hand. #ROC2#
Pereira is rocked!
Kozlov connects with a superb combination that knocks Pereira out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Kozlov before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Pereira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Evgeni Kozlov!
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Event:
ICC 6: Jantan v Wallace
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Kozlov scores with a jab. Harris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harris moves out of range as Kozlov strikes.
Kozlov misses with a straight left.
Kozlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Kozlov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harris eats them both and turns towards Kozlov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kozlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlov controls his hands.
Kozlov blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov takes a shot to the head.
Harris pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Harris.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Nice body punch from Harris. #T1#
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Harris.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the body.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kozlov has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlov fails to land.
Kozlov blocks an uppercut.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Harris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Harris lands a body shot.
Harris gets through Kozlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Kozlov is rocked!
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Kozlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harris unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kozlov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Harris is unloading with more strikes now! Kozlov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Harris!
Axel Harris is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
ICC 3
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Wallace lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Evgeni Kozlov has been cut.
Kozlov connects with a looping right hand.
Kozlov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
Evgeni Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kozlov.
Wallace is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kozlov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wallace misses with a right hand
and Kozlov counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kozlov.
Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
Wallace is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot.
Wallace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wallace moves out of range as Kozlov strikes.
Wallace is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Kozlov throws out a powerful jab.
Kozlov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov thuds a left hand into Wallace's body.
Kozlov throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily.
Wallace is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wallace on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kozlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Wallace is rocked!
Wallace looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kozlov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Wallace. Kozlov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Kozlov!
Evgeni Kozlov is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Tag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Peccne Tag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Peccne Tag has been cut.
Kozlov defending well as Tag loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Kozlov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kozlov lands a right hook to the body.
Tag stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kozlov tries to move into range but Tag moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlov misses the target.
Kozlov scores with a nice right hand.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Tag ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlov misses the target.
Tag takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Tag finds it's target.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Tag's shoulder, as Tag tries to avoid the shot.
Tag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tag getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tag moves out of range of the strikes.
Tag throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tag lands a slapping body shot.
Kozlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Tag is rocked!
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Tag.
A little jabbing left from Kozlov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Tag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tag gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kozlov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tag is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Kozlov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Kozlov with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Kozlov as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Kozlov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kozlov lands an overhand right.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kozlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kozlov lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kozlov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Silva! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Evgeni Kozlov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Kozlov clinches up with Hollaway and pushes him back against the cage.
Hollaway tries to pull guard but Kozlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hollaway is pressed up against the cage. Kozlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hollaway down to the mat. Hollaway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Hollaway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hollaway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hollaway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hollaway tries for a takedown but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Hollaway looks to move away, Kozlov throws a big counter combo but Hollaway just gets out of the way.
Kozlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kozlov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollaway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hollaway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kozlov counters with a left and a right that stings Hollaway.
Hollaway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Hollaway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kozlov fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Kozlov instigates a clinch.
Hollaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hollaway is trying to pull guard but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Hollaway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kozlov is defending well for now.
Kozlov is pressed up against the cage. Hollaway has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kozlov down to the mat. Kozlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Kozlov moves into range and clinches up with Hollaway.
Hollaway is looking to control Kozlov's arms but Kozlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hollaway has his back to the cage.
Kozlov is trying to pull guard but Hollaway has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Hollaway tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Hollaway pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kozlov drops back looking for a leg! Hollaway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hollaway manages to kick Kozlov off! Kozlov jumps back into Hollaway's guard.
Kozlov postures up in Hollaway's guard and throws a big left but Hollaway blocks it.
Kozlov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hollaway's guard.
Kozlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hollaway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlov is one step ahead there. #T3##SU#
Kozlov gets to his feet. Hollaway looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hollaway steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Hollaway.
Kozlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hollaway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kozlov shoots in but Hollaway avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Hollaway throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hollaway but Hollaway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hollaway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kozlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hollaway.
Hollaway tries to clinch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Hollaway is having none of it. #CL#
Hollaway gets tackled into the cage by Kozlov. Kozlov maintains the clinch.
Kozlov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hollaway after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlov wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but Hollaway holds him up against the cage and eventually Kozlov drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Kozlov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hollaway leaves Kozlov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hollaway unleashes a big counter combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kozlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollaway can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Hollaway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hollaway wants a takedown.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hollaway just stands there and leans against the cage.
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.
Hollaway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hollaway pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollaway tries to pull guard but Kozlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kozlov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Hollaway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kozlov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hollaway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kozlov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hollaway is fending him off so far but Kozlov persists. Nope, Hollaway circles away and we're back to standing.
Evgeni Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hollaway tries to clinch there but Kozlov circles away.
No luck for Hollaway with that takedown attempt.
Hollaway keeps the fight on the outside.
Hollaway shoots in looking for a takedown but Kozlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hollaway's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Kozlov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kozlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hollaway pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Hollaway tries to pull guard but Kozlov won't allow it.
Come on Kozlov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hollaway fails to pull guard.
Hollaway prevents the takedown attempt.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but Hollaway holds him up against the cage and eventually Kozlov drops back down to his feet.
Hollaway drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kozlov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hollaway tries a head kick but it misses.
Kozlov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hollaway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hollaway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hollaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlov is just out of range.
Kozlov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hollaway.#T3#
Hollaway moves in looking to clinch but Kozlov pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hollaway, which made it look bad.
Hollaway shoots for a double leg takedown but Kozlov sprawls well. He's pushed Hollaway's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kozlov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollaway.
Hollaway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches.
Kozlov is looking to break free of the clinch but Hollaway has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Hollaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hollaway prevents Kozlov from breaking the clinch.
Hollaway tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hollaway wants to break free but Kozlov has control.
Hollaway tries to pull guard but Kozlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hollaway has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kozlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Kozlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kozlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kozlov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Hollaway jumps into guard, dragging Kozlov to the mat.
Kozlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Hollaway is working an open guard so Kozlov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Kozlov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Hollaway wants to clinch up but Kozlov keeps it at a distance.
Kozlov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hollaway.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hollaway, which made it look bad.
Kozlov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kozlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hollaway is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Hollaway clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Hollaway manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Hollaway does no damage.
Hollaway throws a lazy right hand but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollaway tries to clinch there but Kozlov circles away.
Hollaway throws a head kick but Kozlov moves out of range.
#T1#
Kozlov cracks Hollaway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kozlov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hollaway tries to clinch up but Kozlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Evgeni Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Hollaway. Hollaway gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Hollaway tries to keep at a distance but Kozlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kozlov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hollaway to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kozlov pulls guard effortlessly.
Hollaway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Hollaway from controlling successfully. #T2#
Hollaway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Hollaway not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB#
Kozlov looking for a guillotine here but Hollaway defends easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hollaway shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozlov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hollaway fails with a takedown attempt.
Hollaway tries for a takedown but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kozlov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hollaway.#TD#
Kozlov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hollaway to the mat! Hollaway manages to get full guard.
Hollaway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Kozlov controlling from the top position.
Kozlov trying to control but Hollaway is working from the bottom. #SU#
Kozlov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hollaway fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A right-left combo lands from Kozlov.
Vince Hollaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evgeni Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kozlov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Kozlov!
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