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Event:
ENIGMA 19
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1# Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe. Kozlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kozlov throws a body shot but no joy. Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kozlov misses the shot to the body. Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Redcliffe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kozlov momentarily.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick which misses Kozlov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kozlov tries to avoid it. Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Redcliffe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kozlov takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses. Redcliffe misses with a body kick. Redcliffe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kozlov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kozlov throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kozlov looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range. Redcliffe catches Kozlov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Kozlov is out of range. #T1# Redcliffe blocks a jab. Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kozlov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kozlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away. Redcliffe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kozlov is able to avoid easily. A quick step to the side and Kozlov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kozlov scores with a three punch combo!
Nice jab there from Kozlov. Kozlov avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kozlov jabs Redcliffe to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kozlov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kozlov there as he acknowledges the shot. A leg kick checked by Kozlov. A quick step to the side and Kozlov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kozlov missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kozlov takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses. Redcliffe scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A good leg kick by Redcliffe. Kozlov misses with the combination.
#T2# Redcliffe throws a jab when Kozlov was well out of range. Redcliffe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kozlov is out of range and Redcliffe settles back down. Kozlov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kozlov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Redcliffe misses the jab. Redcliffe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kozlov on the side of the head. Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov. Kozlov misses with a double jab
and Redcliffe counters with a thumping low kick. Redcliffe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Redcliffe scores with a spinning back kick! Redcliffe scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Redcliffe misses with a hook
and Kozlov counters with a lovely shot to the body. Redcliffe slips under a jab from Kozlov. Redcliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kozlov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kozlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Kozlov. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe. Redcliffe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kozlov to score with a decent uppercut. Redcliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kozlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcliffe's head. A big left from Redcliffe misses. Kozlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redcliffe now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Redcliffe pushes Kozlov away with a front kick. Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup. A big left from Kozlov misses. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Redcliffe in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Redcliffe jabs at Kozlov's body. Redcliffe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kozlov's hands. Redcliffe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kozlov takes a step back to recover. Redcliffe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov. Redcliffe thumps Kozlov with a low kick. 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! Nice body kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe. #T1# Redcliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Redcliffe misses with a hook
and Redcliffe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kozlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kozlov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. 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 lands with a right hand. Redcliffe lands a head shot. Redcliffe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kozlov. Kozlov throws a series of punches but Redcliffe moves out of range. Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redcliffe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kozlov cracks Redcliffe with a right hand to the side of the head. A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe cracks Kozlov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kozlov throws a combination that misses and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut. Redcliffe defending well as Kozlov loads up on a big left hand. Kozlov walks into a jab.#T2# Some bone on bone action there as Kozlov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kozlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Redcliffe dodges the punch combination from Kozlov.
Kozlov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Nice jab there from Redcliffe. Kozlov throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range. Redcliffe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Redcliffe connects with a looping right hand.
Redcliffe works Kozlov's body with a nice hook. Redcliffe connects with a high kick. Kozlov checks the leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab lands there for Redcliffe. Redcliffe lands a slapping body shot.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Kozlov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kozlov down. Redcliffe tests Kozlov's chin there with a solid looking shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Redcliffe throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it. Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov. Redcliffe with a nice cross. Kozlov misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely. Kozlov backing away here, and Redcliffe unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Redcliffe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kozlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe. Redcliffe misses with a lunging right hand
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut. Redcliffe throws a low kick but Kozlov avoids it. Kozlov checks a leg kick. A little feinted left hand from Kozlov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nice shot by Redcliffe. Kozlov misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Redcliffe thumps Kozlov with a low kick. Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kozlov misses with a wild body shot. Redcliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet. Redcliffe needs to keep his hands up - Kozlov had a free shot at his head there.#T1# Kozlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe. A jab from Redcliffe does it's job there. Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away. Kozlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kozlov jabs Redcliffe to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kozlov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Nice cross by Kozlov. Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Redcliffe scores with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Kozlov blocks the low kick. Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kozlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov. Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kozlov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Igor Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Kozlov throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it. Redcliffe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a body shot. Kozlov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kozlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe tries to land a front kick but Kozlov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kozlov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it. Redcliffe misses the body punch enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab. Redcliffe catches Kozlov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
No joy there for Kozlov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redcliffe misses the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kozlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwame Redcliffe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kozlov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kozlov scrambles back to his feet. Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight! Kwame Redcliffe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Redcliffe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe! Kwame Redcliffe 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:
ENIGMA 14
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1# Kozlov stuns Neer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kozlov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Neer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kozlov's guard. Kozlov pulls Neer in close to prevent any damage. Neer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2# Neer 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. Neer working some strikes from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kozlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neer pushes down on Kozlov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1# Kozlov is looking to improve his position.
Neer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Kozlov wants to control but Neer is keeping busy and won't allow it. Neer drops an elbow to the side of Kozlov's head. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Neer working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Kozlov tries to roll over but Neer keeps him under control. Kozlov wants to control but Neer is keeping busy and won't allow it. 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. Neer connects with a nice short shot to Kozlov's temple. Neer lands strikes from half guard. Neer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kozlov! Neer landing strikes from the mount and Kozlov is in trouble! #ROC2#Kozlov is rocked! A big strike lands for Neer! That's really hurt Kozlov and he's turned his back - Neer keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Neer jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachary Neer Neer! Zachary Neer Neer gave a mention to Overeem’s Horse Meat in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
ENIGMA 8
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1# Christoph lands a jab to the head.
Christoph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cynical Christoph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Christoph slips the punch. Kozlov swinging wildly here.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Christoph. A little jabbing left from Kozlov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Christoph misses with a body punch
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kozlov throws a hook but Christoph blocks it. Kozlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Christoph moved out of range nicely.#CL# Kozlov gets tackled into the cage by Christoph. Christoph maintains the clinch. A shot in the inside from Christoph. Kozlov blocks a body shot from Christoph. Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Christoph has him pressed against the cage. Christoph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Christoph scores with a nice hook to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Christoph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head. #ROC#Kozlov is rocked!#BC2# Kozlov breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kozlov.
#T1# Kozlov looks to land a right hand but Christoph moved out of range. Christoph throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range. Christoph misses with a hook to the body
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kozlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Christoph is just out of range. Christoph is looking to counter punch. Some wild striking there from Kozlov.
Christoph throws a body shot but no joy. Christoph connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kozlov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Christoph swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand. Christoph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christoph wants to land a leg kick but Kozlov is out of range. Kozlov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kozlov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL# Christoph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Christoph has him pressed against the cage. Christoph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. 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! Kozlov tries a body shot but Christoph blocks it.
Christoph lands with a left to the head. #T2# Christoph scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head. Kozlov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Christoph digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank. A battle for position here, against the cage. Christoph has Kozlov pressed against the cage, preventing Kozlov from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Christoph scores with a nice hook to the head. A right hand to the body from Christoph.
Christoph cracks Kozlov with a nice body shot. Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Christoph.
Kozlov looks winded! Christoph lands an uppercut. Christoph is leaning against Kozlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Christoph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Christoph lands with a light punch inside. Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Christoph finish him? Christoph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Christoph pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Christoph lands a nice shot to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cynical Christoph dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Christoph takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses. Kozlov looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kozlov seems to have recovered his senses. Nice jab there from Christoph. Kozlov takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nice cross by Christoph. Igor Kozlov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Christoph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kozlov.
Kozlov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kozlov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christoph to score with a decent uppercut. Christoph punishes Kozlov's body with a nice straight punch. Christoph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov throws out a counter right but Christoph avoids it with no problem. Kozlov slips under a jab from Christoph. Christoph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Christoph does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Christoph tests Kozlov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Christoph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christoph tries for a takedown but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. 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! Christoph dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Christoph lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Igor Kozlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Christoph misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Christoph - just one landing. Christoph 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.
Christoph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kozlov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christoph. Christoph is looking to wear down Kozlov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kozlov defending well as Christoph loads up on a big left hand. Kozlov throws a body punch but Christoph moves out of range. #CL# Christoph forces Kozlov back against the cage and clinches. Christoph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christoph digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank. Kozlov tries to break the clinch but Christoph is controlling the position. Christoph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Christoph lands a hook to the side of the head. Christoph keeps control of Kozlov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Christoph lands with a right to the head. #T2# Kozlov trying to stall but Christoph improves his position.
Christoph lands a right hand. 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! Christoph lands a body punch in the clinch. Christoph pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kozlov is breathing heavily. Still in the clinch, Christoph scores with a nice short uppercut. Christoph scores with a hook to the body. Christoph pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Christoph lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not. Christoph lands with a short shot to the head. Cynical Christoph has scored more points in the clinch so far. Christoph scores with a shoulder strike. Christoph dips a shoulder and cracks Kozlov with a mighty uppercut! Kozlov falls back against the cage and Christoph unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kozlov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Christoph screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cynical Christoph! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 5
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1# Burroughs ducks right into an uppercut from Kozlov. Burroughs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kozlov defends well and Burroughs ends up having to push Kozlov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Kozlov stops a takedown attempt from Burroughs.
Burroughs working hard to break the clinch. Burroughs prevents Kozlov from breaking the clinch. Kozlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Burroughs backwards. Burroughs misses with a punch on the inside.
Burroughs can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
Burroughs is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Burroughs. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kozlov can't break the clinch.
A short left from Kozlov. Burroughs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kozlov's efforts to push away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kozlov looking to slow down the pace here. Burroughs has Kozlov pressed against the cage.
Kozlov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burroughs is keeping busy.#T1# Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Burroughs is controlling him. Kozlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Burroughs throws a head punch that misses. Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Burroughs has him pressed against the cage. Burroughs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kozlov working hard to break the clinch. Kozlov wants to break free but Burroughs has control.
Kozlov trying to stall but Burroughs improves his position.
Burroughs can't get the takedown.
Burroughs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Burroughs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kozlov after a bit of a struggle. Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD# Burroughs has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kozlov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T2# You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
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! Kozlov is in bad spot here.
Burroughs is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Burroughs gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Burroughs gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Burroughs apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD# Burroughs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kozlov's guard. Burroughs distracts Kozlov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2# Kozlov working for submissions but it's allowed Burroughs to get to half guard.
Burroughs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Igor Kozlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kozlov 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 9:10 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 9:10 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kozlov! |
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