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Suffers first professional defeat at Bellator 184
Kozola lost to Carrington Banks via unanimous decision (27-30, 25-30, 25-30) at Bellator 184 on Friday in Thackerville, Okla.
ANALYSIS
Kozola simply could not hang with Banks in the grappling department. He had the power advantage on the feet, but Banks controlled the distance well. Whenever they entered range, Banks would change levels and score a takedown. Kozola defended well on the bottom, but he could not threaten with submissions or escape to his feet. He had begun his career with eight straight victories before suffering his first professional defeat.
Kozola simply could not hang with Banks in the grappling department. He had the power advantage on the feet, but Banks controlled the distance well. Whenever they entered range, Banks would change levels and score a takedown. Kozola defended well on the bottom, but he could not threaten with submissions or escape to his feet. He had begun his career with eight straight victories before suffering his first professional defeat.
To fight Carrington Banks at Bellator 184
Kozola will face Carrington Banks in a lightweight bout at Bellator 184 on October 6 in Thackerville, Dave Doyle of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Kozola has been unstoppable since going pro in 2013. "Thunderbeast" has an 8-0 record with seven KO/TKOs, five of which came before the end of Round 1. After knocking out Jake Roberts in 0:28 back in March, he's ready to take on Carrington Banks, whose latest win is also over Roberts (unanimous decision).
Kozola has been unstoppable since going pro in 2013. "Thunderbeast" has an 8-0 record with seven KO/TKOs, five of which came before the end of Round 1. After knocking out Jake Roberts in 0:28 back in March, he's ready to take on Carrington Banks, whose latest win is also over Roberts (unanimous decision).
Starts Bellator 175 main card with a bang
Kozola defeated Jake Roberts via KO (Punches) at 0:28 of round 1 at Bellator 175 on Friday in Chicago.
ANALYSIS
Kozola started the main card off with a bang. One of his first punches hurt Roberts. It looked like Roberts was able to recover, but Kozola was all over him. He continued to throw rapid-fire combinations until referee Big John McCarthy stopped the bout. Kozola is now 3-0 in Bellator and 8-0 overall as a professional. After the fight, he called out newly signed prospect Dillon Danis for a lightweight fight.
Kozola started the main card off with a bang. One of his first punches hurt Roberts. It looked like Roberts was able to recover, but Kozola was all over him. He continued to throw rapid-fire combinations until referee Big John McCarthy stopped the bout. Kozola is now 3-0 in Bellator and 8-0 overall as a professional. After the fight, he called out newly signed prospect Dillon Danis for a lightweight fight.