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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernardo Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Kozlov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernardo Bernardo!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov rushes Bernardo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlov manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov with a hook.
Bernardo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bernardo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kozlov takes a swing at Bernardo's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bernardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kozlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernardo.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kozlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bernardo misses with a looping left.
Kozlov misses with a wild combination.
Kozlov misses with a jab to the body
and Bernardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bernardo.
Kozlov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bernardo.
Kozlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bernardo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kozlov clinches up with Bernardo and pushes him back against the cage.
Kozlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov defending well as Bernardo loads up on a big left hand.
Bernardo fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivan Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Bernardo.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Bernardo.
Bernardo's coach down at Build Up Crossfit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bernardo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Some wild striking there from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a chopping leg kick but Bernardo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Kozlov misses its intended target.
Kozlov stuns Bernardo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bernardo throws a hook but Kozlov blocks it.
Ivan Kozlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Bernardo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kozlov which made him look bad.
Bernardo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kozlov but Kozlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ivan Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bernardo circles away quickly and effectively.
Kozlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernardo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kozlov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kozlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bernardos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bernardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.
Bernardo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kozlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kozlov is looking to chop away at Bernardo's legs.
Some wild striking there from Bernardo.
Sloppy strikes from Bernardo. Those never looked like landing.
Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bernardo.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Bernardo saw that one coming.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut.
Bernardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bernardo moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo shoots for a takedown but Kozlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Bernardo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kozlov which made him look bad.
Kozlov throws a lazy right hand but Bernardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bernardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bernardo misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Kozlov catches Bernardo right on the button with a cross.
Kozlov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kozlov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernardo.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kozlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kozlov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernardo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kozlov lands with a cross.
Bernardo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kozlov defends well and Bernardo ends up having to push Kozlov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kozlov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bernardo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kozlov as he jumps to the side.
Bernardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Bernardo tries to move into range but Kozlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kozlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Bernardo's head.
Kozlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kozlov digs a good hook to Bernardo's body.
Kozlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov moves into the clinch.
Kozlov lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bernardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kozlov instigates a clinch.
Bernardo wants to take the fight to the mat but Kozlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kozlov prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivan Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Bernardo.
Bernardo has Kozlov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kozlov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kozlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov digs a right hand underneath Bernardo's ribcage. Bernardo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kozlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kozlov controlling the action here for a moment.
Bernardo has Kozlov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kozlov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bernardo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kozlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kozlov breaks the clinch.
Kozlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bernardo misses the shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Kozlov.
Bernardo misses with a combination
and Kozlov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches.
Kozlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kozlov.
Kozlov manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bernardo manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Bernardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Kozlov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kozlov, as that shot connected.
Kozlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Bernardo.
Ivan Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Bernardo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kozlov lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlov misses the target.
Bernardo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov instigates a clinch.
Kozlov has Bernardo pressed against the cage.
Kozlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bernardo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kozlov prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kozlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kozlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kozlov manages to break the clinch.
Bernardo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kozlov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bernardo.
Kozlov throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kozlov can't find room to land a body shot as Bernardo controls the action.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
Bernardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kozlov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kozlov slaps away a takedown attempt from Bernardo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernardo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kozlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kozlov scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kozlov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kozlov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kozlov digs a good hook to Bernardo's body.
Kozlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kozlov misses with a kick to the body.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Bernardo moves out of range.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bernardo can do to turn this around?
Kozlov clinches with his opponent.
Ivan Kozlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bernardo looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov pushes Bernardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kozlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kozlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kozlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Bernardo. Bernardo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivan Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Bernardo.
Bernardo fails to land the takedown.
Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bernardo is defended easily by Kozlov.
Bernardo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bernardo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bernardo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bernardo takes one to the side of the head.
Kozlov scores with a nice right hand.
Bernardo is rocked!
Kozlov throws a hook but Bernardo avoids it easily.
Bernardo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kozlov finish him?
Kozlov throws an off balance right hand
and Bernardo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kozlov's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kozlov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bernardo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kozlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kozlov pushes Bernardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Kozlov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov digs a right hand into Bernardo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bernardo's gas tank.
Kozlov lands a big right hand that drops Bernardo! The killer instinct kicks in and Kozlov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kozlov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kozlov!
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