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Event:
NAFL 8
Date: Nov 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Mirkovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kozlov scores with a one two! Mirkovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Filipo Mirkovic has been cut.
Kozlov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mirkovic slips under a jab.
Mirkovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kozlov just manages to avoid it.
Kozlov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mirkovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Mirkovic's head coaches at Guerrilla Fight Club 🇺🇸 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Kozlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kozlov has a couple of punches blocked by Mirkovic.
Mirkovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirkovic blocks an uppercut.
Mirkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Kozlov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mirkovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Mirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirkovic lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirkovic lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mirkovic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mirkovic.
Mirkovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kozlov misses with a knee strike.
Kozlov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kozlov misses with a knee to the head.
Mirkovic digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirkovic tries a body shot but Kozlov blocks it.
Mirkovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mirkovic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kozlov can turn it around.
Mirkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mirkovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov being controlled against the cage.
Mirkovic controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Kozlov misses with a knee strike.
Kozlov can't find room to land a body shot as Mirkovic controls the action.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlov fails to land.
Kozlov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Mirkovic on the inside.
Mirkovic digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
Kozlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirkovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirkovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlov blocking some punches.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Kozlov fails to land.
Mirkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kozlov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Mirkovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mirkovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Mirkovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirkovic tries to work over Kozlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kozlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
Mirkovic slowing the pace effectively.
Mirkovic throws a head punch that misses.
Kozlov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Mirkovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Mirkovic.
Mirkovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mirkovic misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mirkovic'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.#T4#
Mirkovic presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kozlov misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirkovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kozlov.
Mirkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirkovic.
Mirkovic blocks an uppercut.
Mirkovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mirkovic.
Mirkovic misses with some punches.
Kozlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mirkovic fails to land.
Mirkovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov misses with a knee to the head.
Mirkovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kozlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirkovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Filipo Mirkovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Filipo Mirkovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mirkovic works the jab nicely.
Kozlov throws a lazy right hand but Mirkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlov defending well as Mirkovic loads up on a big left hand.
Mirkovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mirkovic moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Mirkovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Kozlov has managed to clinch.
Mirkovic tries to work over Kozlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kozlov has a couple of punches blocked by Mirkovic.
Mirkovic blocks an uppercut.
Mirkovic pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kozlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirkovic has a couple of punches blocked by Kozlov.
#T1#
Kozlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlov fails to land.
Kozlov takes a shot to the head.
Mirkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mirkovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlov can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirkovic.
Kozlov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mirkovic misses with the head strike.
Mirkovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kozlov.
Kozlov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kozlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kozlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mirkovic throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Mirkovic.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Mirkovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirkovic lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Kozlov misses with a knee to the head.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Kozlov misses with some punches.
Filipo Mirkovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kozlov misses with some punches.
A short right from Mirkovic on the inside.
Mirkovic blocking some punches.
Mirkovic misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mirkovic.
A nice left hand lands by Mirkovic.
Mirkovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mirkovic slowing the pace effectively.
Kozlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Kozlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kozlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mirkovic blocking some punches.
Kozlov tries a knee to the head but Mirkovic blocks it.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Mirkovic fails to land.
Mirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mirkovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Mirkovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kozlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirkovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlov fails to land.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirkovic lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov blocking some punches.
Mirkovic tries to work over Kozlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kozlov blocks an uppercut.
Come on Mirkovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kozlov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirkovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirkovic.
Mirkovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Mirkovic.
Mirkovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Mirkovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirkovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Mirkovic.
A nice left hand lands by Mirkovic.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Mirkovic can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
Kozlov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mirkovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Filipo Mirkovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Filipo Mirkovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##CL#
Mirkovic drives through and clinches with Kozlov against the cage.
Kozlov misses with some punches.
A short left from Mirkovic.
Kozlov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mirkovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov.
Mirkovic gets through Kozlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Mirkovic.
Kozlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirkovic lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Kozlov is rocked!
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirkovic finish him?
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Kozlov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kozlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mirkovic slows down the pace here.
Kozlov blocking some punches.
Mirkovic scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Mirkovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mirkovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head. #KD#
Mirkovic drops Kozlov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kozlov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Mirkovic blocking some punches.
Mirkovic throws a big uppercut that drops Kozlov! More strikes from Mirkovic and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kozlov lies dazed against the cage as Mirkovic celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filipo Mirkovic!
Filipo Mirkovic retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Filipo Mirkovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NAFL6
Date: Nov 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Harris throws a head kick but Kozlov moves out of range.
Harris lands a leg kick that knocks Kozlov off balance momentarily.
Harris staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kozlov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Kozlov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kozlov moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Kozlov pushes him off.
Kozlov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kozlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kozlov with a jab.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kozlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL#
Kozlov tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris blocking some punches.
#BC#
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melvin Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Kozlov.
Harris is looking to counter punch.
Harris throws a hook but Kozlov avoids it easily.
Kozlov blocks a head kick by Harris.
Kozlov moves to clinch but Harris breaks away
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Harris's head coaches at Punchin N\' Chockin that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harris throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Melvin Harris has been cut.
Kozlov misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Harris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice jab there from Harris. #T2#
Kozlov lands a nice shot that snaps Harris's head back.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris thuds his right hand into Kozlov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kozlov throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Harris is looking for a counter combo.
Harris throws a head kick but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov throws a counter combo.
Kozlov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kozlov scrambles back to his feet.
Harris misses with a body shot
and Kozlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harris lands with a slapping head kick.
A combination from Kozlov does no damage.
Kozlov misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Harris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kozlov throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris throws a quick inside leg kick. #KD#
Harris drops Kozlov with a beautiful combination! Kozlov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harris is looking for the KO!#ROC#Kozlov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Artyom Kozlov has been cut.
Harris moves out of range as Kozlov strikes.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#Melvin Harris's cut is getting worse.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kozlov! Harris is out on his feet! Kozlov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Harris is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Harris is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artyom Kozlov! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 268
Date: Aug 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Kozlov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Pereira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kozlov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pereira lands a left hand.
#BC#
Kozlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Pereira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pereira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pereira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pereira is taking a breather. Kozlov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Kozlov trying to control here.
Pereira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kozlov defending well though.
Pereira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pereira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kozlov's head.
Pereira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pereira trying to control the pace.
Pereira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kozlov's head.
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. Pereira connects with a nice short shot to Kozlov's temple. #T2#
Pereira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pereira is pressing down on Kozlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kozlov is holding on for now.
Pereira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Pereira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kozlov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kozlov won't allow Pereira to pass to mount.
Pereira lands with a punch from half guard.
Pereira trying to mount his opponent but Kozlov defends it.
Pereira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pereira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Pereira slips a nice elbow through Kozlov's hands, connecting with Kozlov's forehead.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pereira working his ground and pound in the gym.
Pereira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pereira working over Kozlov with some ground and pound. Kozlov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pereira slips a nice elbow through Kozlov's hands, connecting with Kozlov's forehead.
Kozlov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pereira on the ground.#SUB2#
Pereira is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kozlov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Pereira!
Alex Pereira is the new super heavyweight champion!
Alex Pereira thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 263
Date: Jun 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Kozlov misses with a right hand
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Kozlov throws an off balance right hand
and Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Kozlov swings widly with a right hand
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Kozlov throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Santos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kozlov throws a lazy uppercut
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Kozlov clinches up with Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kozlov as the two fighters clinch.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Kozlov wants to clinch but Santos slips to the side
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Kozlov clinches up with Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos prevents a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlov has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
#T1#
Kozlov misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Artyom Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kozlov scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Kelvin Santos has been cut.
Santos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kozlov dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut
and Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Kozlov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov.
Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kozlov lands a left hand.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Santos breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kozlov. #T2#
Kozlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos blocks a head kick by Kozlov.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Kozlov just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Santos has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Artyom Kozlov!
Artyom Kozlov is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 254
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Kozlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Tashi Tsering has been cut.
Kozlov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tsering misses with a takedown
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov lands an uppercut, right on the button! Tsering tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artyom Kozlov! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 250
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Kozlov cracks a nice hook into Walls's ribs.
Artyom Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Walls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Kozlov as he connects with a hook.
Kozlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walls looks winded!
Kozlov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Walls! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Artyom Kozlov! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 241
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Sagapolutele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kozlov manages to avoid it.
Sagapolutele looks to land a body kick but Kozlov moved away.
Kozlov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A solid body kick from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sagapolutele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Sagapolutele.
#CUT2#It looks like Artyom Kozlov has been cut.
Kozlov has Sagapolutele pressed against the cage, preventing Sagapolutele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sagapolutele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#It looks like George Sagapolutele has been cut.#BC2#
Sagapolutele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sagapolutele connects with a leg kick.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Kozlov has knocked Sagapolutele down with a huge combo! Kozlov steps away and waves a wobbly Sagapolutele back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlov tries to clinch up.#CL#
Kozlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kozlov lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Kozlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kozlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sagapolutele is trying to break free.
Kozlov is working Sagapolutele over against the cage.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sagapolutele wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kozlov digs a right hand underneath Sagapolutele's ribcage. Sagapolutele let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sagapolutele looks winded!
Kozlov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sagapolutele up against the cage.
A short right from Kozlov on the inside.
Kozlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sagapolutele has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kozlov is stalling here.
#T2#
Sagapolutele is trying to break free.
Sagapolutele wants to break free but Kozlov has control.
A short right from Kozlov on the inside. #CUT#That has opened up George Sagapolutele's cut even more.
Kozlov scores with a hook to the body.
Kozlov pushes Sagapolutele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Kozlov works on Sagapolutele's body with a couple of short punches.
Kozlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sagapolutele tries to land a knee to the head but Kozlov blocks with his arms.
Kozlov lands an uppercut.
Kozlov lands a left hand.
Sagapolutele has had enough of the clinch but Kozlov keeps him there for the moment.
Kozlov digs a right hand into Sagapolutele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sagapolutele's gas tank.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sagapolutele blocks an uppercut.
Kozlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kozlov has a couple of punches blocked by Sagapolutele.
Kozlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kozlov lands an uppercut.
Kozlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#The cut above George Sagapolutele's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sagapolutele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Sagapolutele breaks the clinch.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Sagapolutele saw that one coming.
Kozlov fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Sagapolutele out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Artyom Kozlov! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 232
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Tsering steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Tsering with the counter takedown but Kozlov avoids it easily.
Kozlov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kozlov sizes up Tsering with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Dechen Tsering has been cut.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Tsering tries to counter it with a takedown but Kozlov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kozlov digs a good hook to Tsering's body.
Tsering uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlov.
Tsering is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsering ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsering tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kozlov misses with a body shot.
Kozlov misses with a hook. Tsering ducked under it nicely.
Kozlov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tsering to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tsering looks to clinch but Kozlov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tsering taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Artyom Kozlov!
Dechen Tsering was interviewed post fight and said 'I am but a mortal; I will return when healed.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 115
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Quantavious Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Quantavious Iii. #CL2#
Quantavious Iii darts in and clinches Kozlov up against the cage.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quantavious Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quantavious Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kozlov has a couple of punches blocked by Quantavious Iii.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quantavious Iii.
Quantavious Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Quantavious Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quantavious Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quantavious Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Kozlov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quantavious Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov tries a body shot but Quantavious Iii blocks it.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quantavious Iii's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kozlov.
Quantavious Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quantavious Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kozlov misses with a body punch.
Quantavious Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Quantavious Iii lands a shot to the body.
Quantavious Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Quantavious Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quantavious Iii digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
Quantavious Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quantavious Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Quantavious Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quantavious Iii lands a right hand.
Quantavious Iii lands with a left to the head.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Quantavious Iii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quantavious Iii gets through Kozlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quantavious Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Quantavious Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Quantavious Iii.
A short body shot lands from Quantavious Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Quantavious Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quantavious Iii.
Quantavious Iii lands with a right to the head.
Quantavious Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quantavious Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Quantavious Iii.
Quantavious Iii pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Quantavious Iii is working Kozlov over against the cage.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quantavious Iii lands a body punch.
Quantavious Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quantavious Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Quantavious Iii lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Quantavious Iii.
Quantavious Iii lands a right hand. #ROC2#Kozlov is rocked!
Quantavious Iii pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Kozlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Quantavious Iii.
Quantavious Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Quantavious Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Quantavious Iii dips a shoulder and cracks Kozlov with a mighty uppercut! Kozlov falls back against the cage and Quantavious Iii unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kozlov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Quantavious Iii screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaquante Quantavious Iii!
Jaquante Quantavious Iii is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Jaquante Quantavious Iii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 97
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Kozlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcmillan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kozlov misses with a straight right.
Mcmillan fails with the takedown
and Kozlov counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Brenden Mcmillan has been cut.
Kozlov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mcmillan counters with a stiff right hand.
Kozlov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcmillan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmillan tries to clinch there but Kozlov circles away.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Mcmillan's shoulder, as Mcmillan tries to avoid the shot.
Mcmillan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Mcmillan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.#T1#
Mcmillan moves out of range as Kozlov strikes.
Kozlov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mcmillan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kozlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kozlov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kozlov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcmillan counters with a straight right hand.
Artyom Kozlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kozlov lands with a nice body punch.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Mcmillan.
Kozlov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kozlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mcmillan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov avoids the head kick by Mcmillan.
Kozlov throws out a counter right but Mcmillan avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Mcmillan moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcmillan is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Kozlov.
Mcmillan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kozlov throws a big shot that misses.
Mcmillan tries to counter by clinching up but Kozlov breaks away and moves out of range.
Kozlov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kozlov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kozlov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mcmillan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kozlov misses with a straight left.
Mcmillan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kozlov.
Sloppy strikes from Kozlov. Those never looked like landing.
Kozlov digs a good body shot into Mcmillan's ribs.
Mcmillan is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Kozlov lands a big right hand that sends Mcmillan crashing to the mat! Kozlov stays standing though and waves Mcmillan back to his feet!#T3#
Mcmillan swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD2#
Kozlov sends Mcmillan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kozlov is motioning to the referee to let Mcmillan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Mcmillan is rocked!
Kozlov moves in close and cracks Mcmillan with a massive right hand! Mcmillan, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kozlov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artyom Kozlov! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 9
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Kozlov takes a swing at Walls's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kozlov throws an off balance right hand
and Kozlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kozlov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walls fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Walls lands with a nice body punch.
Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walls fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Walls slips under a jab from Kozlov.
It looked like Walls wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kozlov tries to move into range but Walls moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Walls finds it's way through Kozlov's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Walls.
Walls looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kozlov avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Kozlov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Walls throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kozlov throws a shot from downtown. Walls moves away and avoids it.
Walls changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walls lands with a slapping head kick.
Walls lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kozlov avoids the head kick by Walls.
Walls shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kozlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walls tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlov! But no joy.
Kozlov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Walls throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlov! But no joy.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov misses with a hook
and Walls counters with an outside leg kick.
#KD2#
Kozlov drops Walls with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Walls looks back up at him and smiles so Kozlov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#It looks like Xander Walls has been cut.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that drops Walls like a sack of potatoes! Kozlov dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artyom Kozlov! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 7
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Burch tries for a takedown but Kozlov circles away easily#KD2#
and Kozlov counters with a nice right hand that sends Burch toppling to the canvas! Burch scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kozlov finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Nathanial Burch has been cut.
Burch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burch.
Burch is breathing heavily.
Kozlov scores with a hook to the body. Burch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burch switches off momentarily and Kozlov cracks him with a monster right hand! Burch topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kozlov dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kozlov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artyom Kozlov! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 5
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Harvey throws a leg kick
and Kozlov counters with a left to the body.
Harvey looks winded!
Kozlov ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Harvey's jaw. Harvey's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Kozlov does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artyom Kozlov! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 3
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Lozano lands a slapping body shot.
Lozano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.#CL2#
Lozano clinches up with Kozlov and pushes him back against the cage.
Lozano scores with a hook to the body.
Lozano lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Lozano breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Lozano clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Lozano.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lozano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Lozano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lozano scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lozano's elbow.
Lozano lands with a short shot to the head.
Kozlov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lozano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lozano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lozano is leaning against Kozlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lozano lands a body punch.
Lozano lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Lozano on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lozano. #BC2#
Lozano breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Lozano drives through and clinches with Kozlov against the cage.
#BC2#
Lozano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lozano slips under a jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov tests Lozano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lozano lands a jab to the nose.
Kozlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Lozano. That snapped Kozlov's head back.
Soren Lozano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lozano dodges the punch combination from Kozlov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Lozano.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Lozano moves out of range.
Lozano wants to counter the offense by Kozlov and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Kozlov gets tackled into the cage by Lozano. Lozano maintains the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Lozano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lozano pushes Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Lozano is leaning against Kozlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lozano lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Lozano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lozano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Lozano catches Kozlov right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Lozano closes the distance and clinches.
Lozano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike.
Lozano scores with a shoulder strike.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Lozano breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Lozano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lozano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lozano digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank. #T3#
Lozano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Lozano blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Lozano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lozano scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Lozano digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Lozano.
A right hook to the body lands for Lozano.
#BC2#
Lozano manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Lozano instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lozano.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Lozano scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lozano.
Lozano lands with a light punch inside.
Lozano lands a left hand.
Lozano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Lozano on the inside. #T4#
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Lozano.
Lozano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands a left hand.
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
Lozano scores with a hook to the body.
Lozano digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Lozano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kozlov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
Lozano gets a clinch.
Lozano lands a shot to the body.
Lozano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lozano.
Lozano lands a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Lozano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lozano.
Lozano gets through Kozlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soren Lozano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Lozano rushes Kozlov and presses him up against the cage.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lozano lands with a light punch inside.
Soren Lozano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lozano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Lozano lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Lozano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Lozano - that landed with a thud.
Lozano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lozano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lozano lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Lozano on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
A right handed body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lozano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lozano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lozano cracks Kozlov with a nice body shot.
Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Lozano lands a shot to the body.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lozano in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lozano lands a body shot.
Lozano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lozano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lozano.
Lozano working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Kozlov is rocked!
Lozano works on Kozlov's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Kozlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Kozlov seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lozano lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Lozano.
#BC2#
Lozano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Lozano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lozano.#T2##CL2#
Lozano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lozano scores with a shoulder strike.
Lozano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lozano as the two fighters clinch.
Lozano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Lozano.
Lozano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lozano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lozano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Lozano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Lozano clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lozano.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
Lozano is working Kozlov over against the cage.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Lozano lands with a light punch inside.
Lozano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Lozano.
A short left from Lozano.
Lozano scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Lozano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lozano.
Lozano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lozano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Lozano.
Lozano lands a nice shot to the body.
Lozano lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kozlov.
Lozano lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Lozano lands a body punch. #T4#
Lozano scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Still in the clinch, Lozano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano works on Kozlov's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lozano lands a body punch.
Lozano lands a body shot.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Lozano breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Lozano gets a clinch.
Lozano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lozano.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
Lozano lands a right hand.
Lozano lands with a short shot to the head.
Lozano blocking some punches.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soren Lozano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Lozano moves into the clinch successfully.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Lozano presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lozano lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lozano - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Lozano.
Lozano is working Kozlov over against the cage.
Lozano digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lozano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lozano.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lozano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
Lozano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lozano.
Lozano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lozano. #KD2#
Lozano drops Kozlov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kozlov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T1#
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lozano lands a nice shot to the body.
Lozano lands with a left to the head.
Lozano scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Lozano on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Lozano.
Lozano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Lozano digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lozano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano is muscling Kozlov up against the cage and as Kozlov bounces back off, Lozano cracks him with a huge right hand! Kozlov crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Soren Lozano! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 2
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ming but Ming pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kozlov walks into a jab.
Kozlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ming avoids it really well and circles away.
Ming throws a counter combo.
Ming lands with a hook. Kozlov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kozlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ming.
Ming fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kozlov is out of range. #T1#
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ming sprawls well. Ming wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Ming tries to sprawl out of it but Kozlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ming manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ming throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ming tries to avoid it but Kozlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ming to the ground. Ming escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Ming's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ming lands a jab-cross combination.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Ming connects with a single shot there.
Ming's coach down at Sydney Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ming's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ming stuffs the takedown.
Ming scores with a nice strike.
Ming stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ming wants it to stay on the feet.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Kozlov misses with a takedown
and Ming counters with a lovely straight right hand!
and Ming counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kozlov! He's just covering up as Ming starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yao Ming! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 1
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Kozlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walls prevents Kozlov from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Walls breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kozlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walls, pushing him back against the cage.
Walls wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Walls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walls just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kozlov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kozlov is trying to push Walls away but Walls has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kozlov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kozlov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walls walks away with a smile on his face. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Walls, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walls fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Walls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Walls misses with a head kick.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt - Walls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walls connects with an inside leg kick.
Walls circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walls falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Kozlov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walls has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Kozlov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kozlov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kozlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Walls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walls blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Walls breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kozlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walls manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Walls catches Kozlov right on the button with a cross.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walls as he jumps to the side.
Kozlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Walls's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walls throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls is having none of it.
As Kozlov backs off Walls throws a huge counter combo but Kozlov manages to avoid it all.
Walls keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Walls, which made it look bad.
Xander Walls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walls explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls moves away
and Walls counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kozlov's knee momentarily.
Walls tries to bum rush Kozlov with a series of wild strikes but Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Kozlov shoots in for a double leg but Walls sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Walls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walls fakes the leg kick and cracks Kozlov in the body.
Kozlov shoots in for a double leg but Walls sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kozlov dives in for a single leg takedown but Walls sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Walls's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Walls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walls sizes up Kozlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walls.
Walls loads up on a big right hand but Kozlov slips the punch.
Walls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov with a poor takedown
and Walls counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Walls dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kozlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walls! But no joy.
Kozlov tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Walls releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kozlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walls sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kozlov somewhat.
Artyom Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walls lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walls avoids it really well and circles away.
Walls is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walls defends well and Kozlov ends up having to push Walls into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walls unleashes a big counter combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1##BC2#
Walls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walls only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kozlov throws a body kick that misses.
Walls has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kozlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walls circles away.
Walls throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Walls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov tries to counter with a takedown but Walls is quick to defend against it.
Walls with the inside leg kick.
Walls bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Walls throws a series of punches but Kozlov avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Walls looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walls throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kozlov.
Walls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov misses with a takedown
and Walls counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Walls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walls throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3#
Kozlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kozlov misses with a leg kick.
Xander Walls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kozlov tries to bum rush Walls with a series of wild strikes but Walls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walls defends it nicely.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Kozlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kozlov looks for a takedown but Walls sprawls well.
Kozlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walls's waist but Walls gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozlov off to one side.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Walls in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kozlov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T4#
Kozlov misses with a takedown
and Walls counters with a low kick, right behind Kozlov 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walls moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kozlov tries to clinch
and Walls counters with an outside leg kick.
Kozlov takes a swing at Walls's ribcage but misses.
Walls stuffs the takedown.
Walls just misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Walls circles away easily
and Walls counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walls throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Walls 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Walls leaves Kozlov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kozlov misses with a low kick.
As Kozlov backs off Walls throws a huge counter combo but Kozlov manages to avoid it all.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walls swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walls slaps away a takedown attempt from Kozlov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Walls - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walls throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kozlov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Walls circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Walls connects with a solid leg kick.
Walls lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozlov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kozlov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Kozlov instigates a clinch.
Kozlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlov trying to stall but Walls improves his position.
Kozlov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Walls manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Walls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kozlov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Walls stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walls paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Walls explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls is having none of it.
Walls misses with a double jab
and Kozlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Walls.
A low kick lands for Walls.
Artyom Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walls stuffs the takedown attempt from Kozlov. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Walls moved out of range nicely.
Kozlov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Walls as Kozlov shoots in.
Kozlov fails to land the takedown.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Kozlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls moves out of range.
Walls with a nice calf kick.
Walls dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kozlov. That did some damage!
Kozlov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Nice body kick there by Walls.
Walls plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Walls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kozlov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
Kozlov goes for a double leg but Walls avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walls continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Walls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Walls circles away and keeps his distance.
Walls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kozlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walls blocks a head kick by Kozlov.
Walls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walls looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Artyom Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xander Walls is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Walls ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Walls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walls winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Walls!
A victorious Xander Walls thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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