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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Kozlow closes the distance and pushes Blackburn back into the cage.#TD#
Blackburn pulls guard successfully.
Kozlow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Blackburn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kozlow is aware though and is defending well.
Blackburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kozlow wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is keeping the position.
Kozlow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Kozlow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Blackburn is looking for a triangle but Kozlow pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Blackburn looking for a guillotine here but Kozlow defends easily.
Kozlow looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blackburn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kozlow is aware though and is defending well.
Kozlow 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.
Kozlow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackburn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackburn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kozlow sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Blackburn looking for a guillotine here but Kozlow defends easily.
Kozlow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Blackburn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kozlow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackburn pulls Kozlow in to control the position.
Kozlow is stalling in the full guard.
Blackburn keeping full guard, as Kozlow tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Blackburn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kozlow wants to control from the top but Blackburn keeps moving.
Kozlow wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is keeping the position.
Kozlow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kozlow's corner is telling him to maintain 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.
Blackburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kozlow as Blackburn shoots in.
Kozlow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Blackburn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kozlow.
Blackburn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kozlow.
Blackburn appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlow misses the target.
Kozlow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blackburn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Blackburn tries to sprawl but Kozlow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackburn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kozlow is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blackburn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Kozlow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kozlow slaps away a takedown attempt from Blackburn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adan Blackburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackburn wants to clinch
and Kozlow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olaf Kozlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kozlow gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Kozlow swings around for an armbar but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kozlow's guard.
Kozlow is pulling down on Blackburn's head. It's preventing any offense from Blackburn, at least for the moment.
Blackburn throwing strikes but missing.
Kozlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn stopping the sweep attempt from Kozlow.
Kozlow pulls Blackburn in close to prevent any damage.
Olaf Kozlow has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Kozlow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackburn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackburn stopping the sweep attempt from Kozlow.
Blackburn is looking to stand up but Kozlow won't let him.
Blackburn stopping the sweep attempt from Kozlow.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kozlow is pulling down on Blackburn's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kozlow shoots in and gets a takedown into Blackburn's guard.
Kozlow wants to stand and escape but instead Blackburn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kozlow controlling the position.
Blackburn won't allow Kozlow to sweep him here.
Blackburn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blackburn wanted to stand there but Kozlow had control of the position. #T3#
Kozlow pulls Blackburn in to control the position.
Kozlow wants to improve his position but instead Blackburn has moved into half guard.
Blackburn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kozlow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kozlow looking for submissions off his back.
Kozlow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Kozlow kicks off Blackburn and gets to his feet. #CL#
Blackburn clinches up against the cage.
Kozlow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blackburn to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Kozlow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
Blackburn has Kozlow pressed against the cage, preventing Kozlow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kozlow throws an elbow but it misses.
Blackburn tries a body shot but Kozlow blocks it.
Kozlow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kozlow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blackburn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blackburn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kozlow.
Adan Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Kozlow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlow tries to score a body lock takedown but Blackburn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Olaf Kozlow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Blackburn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kozlow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blackburn pinned against the cage. Blackburn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blackburn throws a big counter combination but Kozlow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kozlow sprawls well. Kozlow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blackburn gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Blackburn clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kozlow seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Kozlow wants to break free but Blackburn has control.
#T1#
Blackburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kozlow is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adan Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Kozlow.
Kozlow is trying to pull guard but Blackburn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blackburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kozlow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blackburn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozlow has him pressed against the cage.
Kozlow taking a breather.
Blackburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlow controls his hands.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blackburn keeps control of Kozlow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kozlow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blackburn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kozlow tries for a takedown but Blackburn manages to get underhooks.
Blackburn scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Blackburn manages to break the clinch.
Kozlow leaves Blackburn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blackburn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kozlow.
Kozlow misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Kozlow closes the distance and clinches.
Kozlow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blackburn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kozlow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Blackburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blackburn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kozlow looking for a takedown.
Blackburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Blackburn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blackburn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kozlow wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is keeping the position.
Kozlow postures up.
Blackburn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kozlow manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kozlow keeping moving, preventing Blackburn from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kozlow has a closed guard, preventing Blackburn from standing up.
Kozlow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kozlow can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Blackburn stands and steps away. Kozlow gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kozlow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blackburn tries to avoid it but Kozlow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blackburn to the ground. Blackburn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kozlow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackburn but Blackburn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adan Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olaf Kozlow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kozlow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blackburn counters with a three punch combo that has Kozlow backing up. Kozlow nods at Blackburn to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adan Blackburn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kozlow 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Olaf Kozlow!
Olaf Kozlow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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