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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 5
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Harvey throws a leg kick
and Kozlov counters with a left to the body.
Harvey looks winded!
Kozlov ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Harvey's jaw. Harvey's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Kozlov does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artyom Kozlov! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 3
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Lozano lands a slapping body shot.
Lozano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.#CL2#
Lozano clinches up with Kozlov and pushes him back against the cage.
Lozano scores with a hook to the body.
Lozano lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Lozano breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Lozano clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Lozano.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lozano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Lozano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lozano scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lozano's elbow.
Lozano lands with a short shot to the head.
Kozlov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lozano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lozano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lozano is leaning against Kozlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lozano lands a body punch.
Lozano lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Lozano on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lozano. #BC2#
Lozano breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Lozano drives through and clinches with Kozlov against the cage.
#BC2#
Lozano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lozano slips under a jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov tests Lozano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lozano lands a jab to the nose.
Kozlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Lozano. That snapped Kozlov's head back.
Soren Lozano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lozano dodges the punch combination from Kozlov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Lozano.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Lozano moves out of range.
Lozano wants to counter the offense by Kozlov and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Kozlov gets tackled into the cage by Lozano. Lozano maintains the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Lozano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lozano pushes Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Lozano is leaning against Kozlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lozano lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Lozano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lozano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Lozano catches Kozlov right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Lozano closes the distance and clinches.
Lozano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike.
Lozano scores with a shoulder strike.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Lozano breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Lozano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lozano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lozano digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank. #T3#
Lozano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Lozano blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Lozano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lozano scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Lozano digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Lozano.
A right hook to the body lands for Lozano.
#BC2#
Lozano manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Lozano instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lozano.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Lozano scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lozano.
Lozano lands with a light punch inside.
Lozano lands a left hand.
Lozano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Lozano on the inside. #T4#
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Lozano.
Lozano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands a left hand.
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
Lozano scores with a hook to the body.
Lozano digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Lozano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kozlov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
Lozano gets a clinch.
Lozano lands a shot to the body.
Lozano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lozano.
Lozano lands a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Lozano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lozano.
Lozano gets through Kozlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soren Lozano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Lozano rushes Kozlov and presses him up against the cage.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lozano lands with a light punch inside.
Soren Lozano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lozano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Lozano lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Lozano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Lozano - that landed with a thud.
Lozano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lozano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lozano lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Lozano on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
A right handed body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lozano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lozano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lozano cracks Kozlov with a nice body shot.
Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Lozano lands a shot to the body.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lozano 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.
Lozano lands a body shot.
Lozano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lozano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lozano.
Lozano working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Kozlov is rocked!
Lozano works on Kozlov's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Kozlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Kozlov seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lozano lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Lozano.
#BC2#
Lozano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Lozano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lozano.#T2##CL2#
Lozano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lozano scores with a shoulder strike.
Lozano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lozano as the two fighters clinch.
Lozano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Lozano.
Lozano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lozano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lozano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Lozano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Lozano clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lozano.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
Lozano is working Kozlov over against the cage.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Lozano lands with a light punch inside.
Lozano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Lozano.
A short left from Lozano.
Lozano scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Lozano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lozano.
Lozano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lozano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Lozano.
Lozano lands a nice shot to the body.
Lozano lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kozlov.
Lozano lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Lozano lands a body punch. #T4#
Lozano scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Still in the clinch, Lozano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano works on Kozlov's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lozano lands a body punch.
Lozano lands a body shot.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Lozano breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Lozano gets a clinch.
Lozano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lozano.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
Lozano lands a right hand.
Lozano lands with a short shot to the head.
Lozano blocking some punches.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soren Lozano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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##CL2#
Lozano moves into the clinch successfully.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Lozano presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lozano lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lozano - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Lozano.
Lozano is working Kozlov over against the cage.
Lozano digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lozano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lozano.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lozano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
Lozano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lozano.
Lozano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lozano. #KD2#
Lozano drops Kozlov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kozlov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T1#
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lozano lands a nice shot to the body.
Lozano lands with a left to the head.
Lozano scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Lozano on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Lozano.
Lozano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Lozano digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lozano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano is muscling Kozlov up against the cage and as Kozlov bounces back off, Lozano cracks him with a huge right hand! Kozlov crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Soren Lozano! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 2
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ming but Ming pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kozlov walks into a jab.
Kozlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ming avoids it really well and circles away.
Ming throws a counter combo.
Ming lands with a hook. Kozlov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kozlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ming.
Ming fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kozlov is out of range. #T1#
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ming sprawls well. Ming 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 Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Ming tries to sprawl out of it but Kozlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ming manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ming throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ming tries to avoid it but Kozlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ming to the ground. Ming escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Ming's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ming lands a jab-cross combination.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Ming connects with a single shot there.
Ming's coach down at Sydney Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ming's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ming stuffs the takedown.
Ming scores with a nice strike.
Ming stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ming wants it to stay on the feet.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Kozlov misses with a takedown
and Ming counters with a lovely straight right hand!
and Ming counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kozlov! He's just covering up as Ming starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yao Ming! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 1
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Kozlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walls prevents Kozlov from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Walls breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kozlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walls, pushing him back against the cage.
Walls wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Walls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walls just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kozlov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kozlov is trying to push Walls away but Walls has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kozlov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kozlov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walls walks away with a smile on his face. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Walls, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walls fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Walls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Walls misses with a head kick.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt - Walls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walls connects with an inside leg kick.
Walls circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walls falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Kozlov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walls has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Kozlov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kozlov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kozlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Walls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walls blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Walls breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kozlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walls manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Walls catches Kozlov right on the button with a cross.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walls as he jumps to the side.
Kozlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Walls's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walls throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls is having none of it.
As Kozlov backs off Walls throws a huge counter combo but Kozlov manages to avoid it all.
Walls keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Walls, which made it look bad.
Xander Walls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walls explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls moves away
and Walls counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kozlov's knee momentarily.
Walls tries to bum rush Kozlov with a series of wild strikes but Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Kozlov shoots in for a double leg but Walls sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Walls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walls fakes the leg kick and cracks Kozlov in the body.
Kozlov shoots in for a double leg but Walls sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kozlov dives in for a single leg takedown but Walls sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Walls's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Walls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walls sizes up Kozlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walls.
Walls loads up on a big right hand but Kozlov slips the punch.
Walls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov with a poor takedown
and Walls counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Walls dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kozlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walls! But no joy.
Kozlov tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Walls releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kozlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walls sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kozlov somewhat.
Artyom Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walls lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walls avoids it really well and circles away.
Walls is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walls defends well and Kozlov ends up having to push Walls into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walls unleashes a big counter combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1##BC2#
Walls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walls only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kozlov throws a body kick that misses.
Walls has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kozlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walls circles away.
Walls throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Walls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov tries to counter with a takedown but Walls is quick to defend against it.
Walls with the inside leg kick.
Walls bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Walls throws a series of punches but Kozlov avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Walls looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walls throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kozlov.
Walls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov misses with a takedown
and Walls counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Walls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walls throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3#
Kozlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kozlov misses with a leg kick.
Xander Walls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kozlov tries to bum rush Walls with a series of wild strikes but Walls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walls defends it nicely.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Kozlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kozlov looks for a takedown but Walls sprawls well.
Kozlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walls's waist but Walls gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozlov off to one side.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Walls 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.
Kozlov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T4#
Kozlov misses with a takedown
and Walls counters with a low kick, right behind Kozlov 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walls moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kozlov tries to clinch
and Walls counters with an outside leg kick.
Kozlov takes a swing at Walls's ribcage but misses.
Walls stuffs the takedown.
Walls just misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Walls circles away easily
and Walls counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walls throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Walls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Walls leaves Kozlov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kozlov misses with a low kick.
As Kozlov backs off Walls throws a huge counter combo but Kozlov manages to avoid it all.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walls swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walls slaps away a takedown attempt from Kozlov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Walls - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walls throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kozlov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Walls circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Walls connects with a solid leg kick.
Walls lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozlov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kozlov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Kozlov instigates a clinch.
Kozlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlov trying to stall but Walls improves his position.
Kozlov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Walls manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Walls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kozlov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Walls stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walls paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Walls explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls is having none of it.
Walls misses with a double jab
and Kozlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Walls.
A low kick lands for Walls.
Artyom Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walls stuffs the takedown attempt from Kozlov. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Walls moved out of range nicely.
Kozlov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Walls as Kozlov shoots in.
Kozlov fails to land the takedown.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Kozlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls moves out of range.
Walls with a nice calf kick.
Walls dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kozlov. That did some damage!
Kozlov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Nice body kick there by Walls.
Walls plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Walls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kozlov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
Kozlov goes for a double leg but Walls avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walls continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Walls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Walls circles away and keeps his distance.
Walls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kozlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walls blocks a head kick by Kozlov.
Walls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walls looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Artyom Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xander Walls is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Walls ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Walls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walls winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Walls!
A victorious Xander Walls thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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