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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Bag wants to clinch but Kozlov slips to the side#TD#
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!#REVB#
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.#T1#
Bag can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kozlov is looking to escape. #SU2#
Bag get's back to his feet.#TD#
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.#T2#
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. #T3##SU#
Kozlov decides to stand up.
Bag looks winded!#TD#
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. #REVB#
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. #T4#
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. #REVR#
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. #SUB#
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!#SUB#
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.#R2#
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.#TD#
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.#T1#
Bag keeping full guard, as Kozlov tries to pass.
Kozlov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kozlov cracks Bag with a solid left hand.#SUB#
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! #REVB#
Kozlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully.
Bag won't allow Kozlov to sweep him here. #ES#
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.#TD#
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
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.
#T4#
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!#R3#
Bag misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bag throws a head kick that misses #TD#
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. #T1#
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. #REVB#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
Kozlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
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. #REVB#
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.#T4#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Higgins looks to clinch #TD#
and Kozlov counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Kozlov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Higgins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kozlov but great work by Higgins.
Higgins controlling from side mount.
Higgins prevents Kozlov from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Higgins is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kozlov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Higgins gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kozlov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Higgins lets go of the hold and Kozlov can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iker Higgins! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1135 Round 3
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Donnay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kozlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Donnay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Donnay works over Kozlov with some ground and pound from guard.
Donnay 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 looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kozlov working for a triangle but Donnay defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kozlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donnay is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donnay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Donnay postures up and lands a big shot to Kozlov's brow. #ROC#Kozlov is rocked!
Donnay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kozlov is still in real trouble! Can Donnay finish him?
Donnay stands up over Kozlov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Donnay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Donnay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donnay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Kozlov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Donnay.
Donnay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Donnay landing with the ground and pound.
Donnay scoring with some ground and pound.
Kozlov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kozlov seems to have recovered his senses.
Donnay postures up.
Donnay is in close to Kozlov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Donnay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Donnay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Donnay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kozlov throws a couple of heel strikes.
Donnay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kozlov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Donnay throws an elbow that misses. Kozlov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Donnay's guard. Nice move by Kozlov!#REVB##T2#
Kozlov won't allow Donnay to sweep him here.
Donnay managing to control the position.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Donnay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donnay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Donnay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Donnay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Donnay with a nice head shot there.
Donnay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Donnay arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kozlov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Char Donnay! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1135 Round 2
Date: Feb 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Crow throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Kozlov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kozlov stalls.
Crow tries to stall but Kozlov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Kozlov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Crow clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kozlov controls the position.
Will Kozlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Crow defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kozlov's arms.
Crow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kozlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kozlov controlling the positon.#SUB#
Kozlov looking for the choke but no joy.
Kozlov missing with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kozlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Crow's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kozlov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kozlov controlling the positon.
Crow covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kozlov has Crow flattened out and is raining down punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kozlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Kozlov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kozlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kozlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kozlov scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB#
Crow fending off the submission attempt from Kozlov. #T4#
I would not like to be Crow right now.
Will Kozlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kozlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crow is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kozlov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimr Kozlov dominated that 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.#R2#
Crow throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kozlov as Crow tries to tie him up. #TD#
Kozlov drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Kozlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kozlov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Kozlov trying to control the position here. #T1##ES#
Kozlov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Crow presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Crow manages to get underhooks.
Kozlov looking for a takedown. #TD#
Kozlov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Crow clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kozlov controlling the position well here. Crow rolled but Kozlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Crow covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Vladimr Kozlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Kozlov looking for the choke from the back.
Crow just trying to survive but Kozlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Kozlov is persistently looking for the submission but Crow is defending it well.
Kozlov is riding his opponent, not letting Crow buck him off. #SUB#
Kozlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Crow fending off the submission attempt from Kozlov. #T3#
Kozlov trying to control momentarily.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Kozlov looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Kozlov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Crow has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kozlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kozlov keeps control of the position as Crow tries to break free.
Crow covering up well under a series of strikes from Kozlov.
Crow trying to control but not successfully.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crow can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kozlov connects with a big shot to the side of Crow's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimr Kozlov dominated that second round.
That's time! Kozlov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kozlov.
Kozlov shoots for a double leg takedown but Crow sprawls well. He's pushed Kozlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crow! But no joy.
Crow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kozlov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Kozlov rushes Crow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kozlov has Crow pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kozlov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Crow tumbling to the mat - Kozlov dives into Crow's guard.#SU#
Kozlov stands up and waves to Crow to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crow defends it nicely.
Kozlov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Kozlov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crow swivels and escapes.
Crow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimr Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
Crow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Kozlov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kozlov.
Crow is wriggling around but Kozlov manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Kozlov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crow defends it well. #SU#
Kozlov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Crow to stand up.
Crow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Crow misses with a double jab.
Kozlov staying out of range there.
Crow throws a body shot but no joy.
Crow just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.
Crow missing with a left hand there. Kozlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Kozlov instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kozlov jumps into guard, dragging Crow to the mat.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kozlov has Crow pulled in close to control his posture.
Kozlov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kozlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Kozlov stands up from half guard.
Kozlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Kozlov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Kozlov has Crow pushed against the cage.
Kozlov stalling against the cage.
Kozlov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kozlov is looking for a takedown.
Kozlov has Crow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kozlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vladimr Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Kozlov clinches up with Crow and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Crow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stormy Crow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimr Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kozlov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimr Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kozlov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Vladimr Kozlov!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Vladimr Kozlov!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Vladimr Kozlov!
Vladimr Kozlov wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1135 Round 1
Date: Feb 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Gongo tries to sprawl out of it but Kozlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gongo throwing a counter right hand but Kozlov manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Kozlov gets a takedown into half guard.
Gongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gongo trying to get back to full guard but Kozlov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gongo tries to get out of the position.
Kozlov is landing with some decent strikes but Gongo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gongo tries to hold on but Kozlov postures up.#T1#
Gongo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kozlov landing strikes from the mount and Gongo is in trouble!
Gongo wants to hold on but Kozlov pushes him away.
Gongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kozlov on the ground.
Kozlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kozlov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gongo hang on?
Kozlov lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Kozlov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Gongo is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimr Kozlov! |
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