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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimr Kozlov (ranked 5950 p4p, 25487 weight class) and Punch Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bag comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eye of the tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Punch Bag has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimr Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Punch Bag!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bag wants to clinch but Kozlov slips to the side
so Kozlov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kozlov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bag has wrist control.
Kozlov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bag is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kozlov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Bag keeps moving.
Kozlov is looking to advance position but Bag has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bag wants to control the pace but Kozlov is squirming around nicely.
Kozlov tries to lock up and control but Bag gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kozlov is looking to escape.
Bag get's back to his feet.
Kozlov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bag is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kozlov is controlling him.
Bag has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kozlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bag is keeping the position for now.
Kozlov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kozlov wants to pass the guard but Bag is keeping the position.
Kozlov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kozlov throws a big right hand that misses.
Bag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bag avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kozlov throwing strikes from guard but Bag blocks nicely.
Kozlov stops Bag from standing up.
Bag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov passes Bag's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov decides to stand up.
Bag looks winded!
Kozlov dives in and scores a takedown into Bag's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bag is keeping the position for now.
Kozlov throws a strike but Bag rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kozlov has a closed guard, preventing Bag from standing up.
Kozlov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kozlov tries to get out of the position.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully.
Kozlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Bag wants to stand and escape but instead Kozlov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kozlov is pushing down on Bag's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bag is fighting to maintain full guard but Kozlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kozlov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kozlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kozlov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bag is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bag got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kozlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bag has managed to get both his arms back between Kozlov's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimr Kozlov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bag shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kozlov sprawls well. Kozlov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bag gets slowly back to his feet.
Kozlov dives in and scores a takedown into Bag's guard.
Kozlov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kozlov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bag's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov lands a couple of elbows.
Kozlov won't allow Bag to get back to his feet.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bag is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bag is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag keeping full guard, as Kozlov tries to pass.
Kozlov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kozlov cracks Bag with a solid left hand.
Kozlov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bag is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bag has escaped and now he's on top!
Kozlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully.
Bag won't allow Kozlov to sweep him here.
Kozlov kicks Bag off and gets to his feet.
Vladimr Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bag shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kozlov defends it nicely.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bag is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kozlov looking to pass the guard.
Kozlov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Bag keeps moving.
Bag is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kozlov is in close to Bag's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bag can't keep his opponent in guard - Kozlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bag is not content to let Kozlov control the position.
Kozlov prevents Bag from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bag is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kozlov connects with a nice short shot to Bag's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimr Kozlov dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bag misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bag throws a head kick that misses
and Kozlov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kozlov with the ground and pound but Bag uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bag can do to turn this around?
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Bag keeps moving.
Kozlov cracks Bag with a solid left hand.
Kozlov with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov lands a couple of elbows.
Kozlov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kozlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kozlov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bag is retaining full guard.
Kozlov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kozlov looking to sit in guard and control but Bag gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kozlov controlling the position.
Kozlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bag is one step ahead there.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is adopting a defensive guard.
Bag stopping the sweep attempt from Kozlov.
Bag wants to control from the top but Kozlov keeps moving.
Kozlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bag is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bag enables Kozlov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bag manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kozlov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kozlov looking to sit in guard and control but Bag gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bag trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlov trying to control the position.
Vladimr Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully.
Kozlov is controlling Bag's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kozlov continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimr Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kozlov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimr Kozlov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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