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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks's entrance music is It's Not Unusual. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlton Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kozlov misses with a left hand
and Banks counters with a nice body shot.
Kozlov throws a head kick that half lands.
Kozlov misses with a hook.
Banks throws the kick towards the body but Kozlov avoids it.
Carlton Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banks's sensitive parts.
A clash of legs there as Kozlov blocks the low kick.
Banks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Banks loads up on a big right hand but Kozlov slips the punch.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Banks moved out of range nicely.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
Banks wants to land a leg kick but Kozlov is out of range.
Kozlov scores with the left hand. Banks knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov checks a leg kick nicely.
Banks throws a head kick that misses
and Kozlov counters with a solid body kick.
Kozlov swings widly with a right hand
and Banks counters with a left to the body.
Kozlov slips under a jab from Banks.
Banks wants to slow Kozlov down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a hook but Banks avoids it easily.
Kozlov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banks. That did some damage!
Banks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov thows a body shot but no joy.
Banks keeps Kozlov at a distance using the push kick.
Crunch! Banks slams his shin into Kozlov's torso.
Banks 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.
Banks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kozlov momentarily.
Kozlov misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kozlov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kozlov.
Banks connects with an inside leg kick.
Banks slips under a jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Banks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banks throws a low kick but Kozlov moves out of range easily.
Banks avoids the head kick by Kozlov.
Banks blocks a leg kick.
Banks stuns Kozlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banks throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kozlov.
Kozlov thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Banks.
Banks throws a shot to the body.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Banks coming out on top.
Kozlov scoring well with a low kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kozlov checks a leg kick.
Banks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kozlov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banks moves out of range of the body kick.
Banks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kozlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Banks.
Banks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kozlov misses with a body shot.
Banks connects with a looping right hand.
Banks thows a body kick. Kozlov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kozlov keeps Banks at a distance using the push kick.
Banks misses with a shot to the body
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks moves out of range as Kozlov strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banks misses with the body kick
and Kozlov counters with a nice body kick.
Banks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banks digs a good body shot into Kozlov's ribs.
Banks misses with a low kick.
Banks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
Kozlov throws a nice looking combination but Banks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Kozlov misses with a straight right.
Good work by Kozlov as he checks the leg kick.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks is looking to land body kicks.
Banks misses with a body kick.
Banks lands with an uppercut that bounces Kozlov off the ropes and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlton Banks will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Banks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Kozlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlton Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
Kozlov motions for Banks to come forward. Kozlov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banks checks a leg kick.
Kozlov misses with a straight left.
Kozlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banks's corner calls for a 1-2. Banks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Banks throws a shot to the body.
Banks thuds his shin into the meat of Kozlov's side.
Kozlov misses with a wild body shot.
Banks thows a body shot but no joy.
Banks is looking to wear down Kozlov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Banks avoids the body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a kick to the body
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Banks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kozlov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kozlov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Banks throws an off balance right hand
and Kozlov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kozlov misses with a hook.
Banks avoids the head kick by Kozlov.
Kozlov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Banks.
Kozlov misses with a hook.
Banks cracks Kozlov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Banks.
Kozlov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Banks. That one must have hurt.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Kozlov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kozlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Kozlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov looks for the body kick but Banks saw that one coming.
Banks lands a head shot.
Banks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov connects with the punch.
A leg kick checked by Kozlov.
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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kozlov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banks. That did some damage!
Kozlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Banks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kozlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banks.
Banks with a jab.
Banks lands with an uppercut that bounces Kozlov off the ropes and back into range.
Kozlov needs to keep his hands up - Banks had a free shot at his head there.
Kozlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banks moves out of range as Kozlov strikes.
Kozlov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Banks if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to land a front kick but Banks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kozlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kozlov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kozlov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banks avoids the body shot from Kozlov.
Banks scoring well with a low kick there.
Banks lands a leg kick that knocks Kozlov off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Banks.
Banks avoids a kick to the body.
Banks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kozlov blocks a leg kick.
Banks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kozlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Banks.
Kozlov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Banks lands a jab to Kozlov's midsection.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A bone on bone clash there as Kozlov blocks the leg kick.
Kozlov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Kozlov misses its intended target.
Nice body kick there by Banks.
Kozlov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banks slips a jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kozlov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Banks. That one must have hurt.
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 takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Banks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kozlov checks it well.
Kozlov slips a jab from Banks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks throws a hook to the side of Kozlov's head but Kozlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banks.
A solid body kick from Banks.
Kozlov scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Banks dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kozlov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kozlov looks for the body kick but Banks saw that one coming.
Banks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kozlov.
Banks checks a leg kick.
Kozlov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Banks - that will leave a mark!
Banks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
A combination from Kozlov does no damage.
Kozlov swinging wildly here.
Kozlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banks scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Banks is looking to slow Kozlov down with leg kicks.
Kozlov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Banks scores with a three punch combo!
Banks misses with a hook. Kozlov ducked under it nicely.
Kozlov pushes Banks away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick from Kozlov misses.
Banks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Banks lands with an overhand left.
Banks throws the kick towards the body but Kozlov avoids it.
Kozlov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Banks.
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Kozlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kozlov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ivan Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Banks misses its intended target.
Kozlov takes a swing at Banks's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banks scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks is looking to slow Kozlov down with leg kicks.
Banks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kozlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Banks.
Kozlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Banks coming out on top.
Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Banks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Banks misses with a low kick.
Kozlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks jabs Kozlov right on the nose. Kozlov blinks but takes it well.
Banks thumps Kozlov with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kozlov blocks the leg kick.
Kozlov swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
Kozlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banks scores with a punch to the head.
Kozlov looks to land a body kick but Banks moved away.
Kozlov looks to throw the jab but Banks is out of range.
Kozlov missing with a left hand there. Banks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banks.
Kozlov slips a jab from Banks.
Banks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kozlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Banks.
Banks throws a jab when Kozlov was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Banks scores with a nice strike.
A good leg kick by Banks.
Banks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Banks cracks Kozlov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Banks.
Banks lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks avoids a kick to the body.
Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banks.
Kozlov throws a shot from downtown. Banks moves away and avoids it.
Banks scores with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to land a front kick but Banks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carlton Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlton Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Banks!
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