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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMAHKI 36
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Kozlov moves forwards but Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kozlov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Kozlov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cruz.
Good body shot from Cruz.
Cruz is working Kozlov over against the cage.
Kozlov's coach down at All Elite Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kozlov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlov fails to land.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Cruz.
Cruz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Cruz - that landed with a thud.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz cracks Kozlov with a nice body shot.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Cruz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Cruz.
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Kozlov.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Kozlov takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Cruz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Cruz digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kozlov looks winded!
Cruz gets through Kozlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
A right hook to the body lands for Cruz.
A short right from Cruz on the inside.
Cruz digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz lands with a left to the head.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body.
Cruz presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Cruz.
Cruz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cruz pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Cruz lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cruz.
Cruz cracks Kozlov with a nice body shot.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Cruz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz is leaning against Kozlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Cruz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Cruz.
Cruz works on Kozlov's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Cruz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cruz cracks Kozlov with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cruz. #T3#
Cruz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz.
Cruz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
Good body shot from Cruz.
Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cruz digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
Kozlov takes a shot to the head.
Cruz lands a body shot.
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz lands with a right to the head.
Cruz lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cruz - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Cruz.
Cruz digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cruz - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Cruz on the inside.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Kozlov is rocked!#T4#
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cruz.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Cruz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cruz lands an uppercut.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz lands a body punch.
A short right from Cruz on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Cruz lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kozlov to his knees! Cruz keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacinto Cruz! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 29
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Kozlov throws out a loose jab but Sayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sayama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sayama slips under a jab.
Mirko Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kozlov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sayama sneaks back into half guard.
Kozlov trying to control the action but Sayama is working from the bottom.
Kozlov throwing shots but Sayama is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayama is trying to maintain the position but Kozlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kozlov throwing shots but Sayama is blocking nicely.
Kozlov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kozlov throwing shots but Sayama is blocking nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Kozlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sayama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kozlov throwing shots but Sayama is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sayama controlling the position for now.
Kozlov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kozlov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kozlov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kozlov throwing shots but Sayama is blocking nicely.
Kozlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sayama manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kozlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kozlov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayama has wrist control.
Kozlov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kozlov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayama has wrist control.
Sayama is pulling down on Kozlov's head to control his posture.
Kozlov throwing strikes from guard but Sayama blocks nicely.
Kozlov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sayama's head.
Kozlov throwing strikes but missing.
Sayama controls Kozlov momentarily but Kozlov frees himself. #T3#
Kozlov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kozlov trying to control but Sayama is working from the bottom.
Kozlov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kozlov scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Sayama is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Sayama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kozlov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sayama's head.
Kozlov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Sayama covers up, he's hurt! Kozlov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kozlov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kozlov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Kozlov!
Mirko Kozlov 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:
MMAHKI 24
Date: Jan 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Kozlov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stokes slips a jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a hook.
Kozlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stokes.
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kozlov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stokes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stokes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stokes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kozlov takes a step back to recover.
Stokes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stokes lands with a cross.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kozlov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stokes circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Stokes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kozlov won't allow Stokes to pass to mount.
Stokes trying to control the pace.
Kozlov trying to control here.
#T1#
Stokes works his way into full mount!
Kozlov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stokes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kozlov tries to lock up and control but Stokes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kozlov is looking to get to half guard.
Kozlov is squirming around, avoiding Stokes's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Kozlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Kozlov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stokes with shots to the head and body - Kozlov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stokes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kozlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kozlov is squirming around, avoiding Stokes's attempts to control the action.
Kozlov wants to hold on but Stokes pushes him away.
Kozlov is looking to improve his position but Stokes isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Kozlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kozlov taking shots to the head.
Stokes controlling his opponent.
Stokes looking to finish with strikes here!
Kozlov tries to reverse the position but Stokes maintains control.
Stokes controlling from mount.
Kozlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stokes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stokes looking to finish with strikes here!
Stokes misses with a head shot.#T4#
Stokes avoids the attempt from Kozlov to control.
Stokes prevents Kozlov from getting the reversal.
Stokes avoids the attempt from Kozlov to control.
Stokes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stokes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stokes looking to control but Kozlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kozlov wants to hold on but Stokes pushes him away.
Kozlov tries to reverse the position but Stokes maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kieth Stokes dominated that round.
That's time! Kozlov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Stokes ducks down to avoid it.
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Stokes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stokes lands with a shot to the body.
Stokes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kieth Stokes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stokes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kozlov eats them both and turns towards Stokes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stokes scores with a decent looking hook.
Kieth Stokes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Stokes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kozlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stokes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kozlov pulls Stokes in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Kozlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Stokes being controlled here momentarily.
Stokes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Kozlov has his foot on Stokes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stokes works his way back into a safe position though.
Kozlov working a defensive guard here.
Kozlov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stokes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kozlov is keeping the position for now.
Stokes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kozlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stokes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stokes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stokes scores with a hook.
Stokes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Stokes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kozlov!
Kozlov is trying to control Stokes's posture but Stokes avoids it.
Kozlov tries to buck Stokes off but Stokes is having none of it.
Kozlov is not content to let Stokes control the position. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stokes trying to control the position but Kozlov is working away.
Stokes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kozlov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stokes.
Kozlov is trying to control Stokes's posture but Stokes avoids it.
Kozlov parries the strikes from Stokes easily there. Stokes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kozlov to escape.
Stokes trying to control the position but Kozlov is working away. #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.
The ground and pound from Stokes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stokes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kozlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Stokes working the head and body with strikes.
Kozlov is looking to reverse the position.
Stokes working away.
Stokes moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stokes looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Stokes's lack of action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kieth Stokes 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Stokes lands a nice looking body kick.
Kozlov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stokes.
Stokes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stokes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
Stokes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stokes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stokes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stokes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kozlov tries to move into range but Stokes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stokes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stokes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kozlov's hands.
Stokes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlov misses the target.
Kozlov tries to clinch up.#T1#
Kozlov misses with a straight left. #TD#
Kozlov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stokes to the mat! Stokes manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stokes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Stokes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kozlov is trying to hold Stokes in close to prevent damage but Stokes has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Stokes thows an elbow strike that misses. Kozlov gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Stokes doesn't seem too bothered but Kozlov quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Stokes is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Stokes really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mirko Kozlov!
Mirko Kozlov 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:
MMAHKI 18
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Sultsina swats away the attempt to clinch by Kozlov.
Kozlov looks to land a right hand but Sultsina moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Sultsina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sultsina throws a good cross that connects.
Sultsina throws a sloppy head kick and Kozlov moves out of range easily.
Kozlov throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Kozlov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sultsina's half guard.
Sultsina scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kozlov manages to mount him!
Kozlov is landing with some decent strikes but Sultsina is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sultsina is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sultsina in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T1#
Kozlov won't let Sultsina get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sultsina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sultsina knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kozlov on the ground.
Kozlov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sultsina hang on?
Sultsina is bucking up trying to escape but Kozlov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sultsina is bucking up trying to escape but Kozlov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sultsina wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sultsina tries to hold on but Kozlov pushes him away.
Sultsina in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sultsina is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kozlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kozlov lands a big elbow.
Kozlov lands with some strikes.
My spies in H!lo inform me that Kozlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Kozlov cracks Sultsina with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kozlov working Sultsina over with strikes here. #ROC2#Sultsina is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Sultsina is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kozlov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sultsina in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sultsina to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Kozlov!
Mirko Kozlov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Lubomir Sultsina had this to say: 'He got Lucky this time.. '. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 12
Date: Dec 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Kozlov back into the cage.#BC#
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Kozlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kozlov clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Oli Jones has been cut.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kozlov defends it well.
Kozlov throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Kozlov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Jones tries to buck Kozlov off but Kozlov is having none of it.
Kozlov throwing strikes but Jones manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jones taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kozlov throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Jones cracks Kozlov with a big elbow.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kozlov struggling a bit here.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kozlov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kozlov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kozlov is not content to let Jones control the position.
Kozlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Kozlov is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Kozlov is defending the position. #T3#
Kozlov is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kozlov keeps moving.
Jones won't allow Kozlov to get back to his feet.
Jones trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Jones defending well as Kozlov loads up on a big left hand.
Kozlov misses with a hook.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#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.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
Kozlov misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kozlov controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Kozlov keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #SUB#
Kozlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kozlov controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oli Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oli Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones slips under a jab.
Kozlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kozlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Kozlov.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Kozlov is wise to it.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Kozlov pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kozlov defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oli Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones leaves Kozlov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kozlov shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kozlov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kozlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Kozlov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Kozlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kozlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kozlov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mirko Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov lands a jab.
Kozlov throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut.
Kozlov misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Kozlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kozlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Kozlov prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Kozlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kozlov is defending well.#BC#
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Kozlov fights it but they end up in guard.
Kozlov has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kozlov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kozlov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kozlov! #REVR#
Kozlov working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Kozlov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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 lands a few punches from side control.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kozlov cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Kozlov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oli Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kozlov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kozlov lands a nice short elbow.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kozlov.
Kozlov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Kozlov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oli Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kozlov sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Kozlov avoids it this time.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlov misses the target.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Kozlov misses.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
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.
#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC#
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a hook.
Jones tries to clinch up but Kozlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kozlov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones moves away from the strike by Kozlov.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kozlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones. #CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Kozlov up against the cage.#T2#
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kozlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mirko Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oli Jones.
Kozlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Kozlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones slips a jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kozlov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Kozlov is now in Jones's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Kozlov is proving a slippery customer.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Kozlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kozlov trying to control here.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kozlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kozlov won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones is trying to control. Kozlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kozlov trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones not doing much here.
Kozlov wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Kozlov is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kozlov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Kozlov!
Mirko Kozlov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 7
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Kozlov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danielsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kozlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danielsen scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Danielsen enables Kozlov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Danielsen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ROC2#Danielsen is rocked!
Kozlov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Danielsen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kozlov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Danielsen covers up, he's hurt! Kozlov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kozlov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kozlov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Kozlov!
Mirko Kozlov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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