Steve Kozola

Steven Kozola (born December 17, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in Bellator's Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2013, he has also competed for the World Series of Fighting.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Kozola started his professional career in July 2013. He went undefeated in his first four bouts, stopping all of his opponents, before signing with Bellator MMA. He competed for a variety of promotions during this time, including Gladiator Challenge and Xplode Fight Series and World Series of fighting.

Bellator MMA In his promotional debut for Bellator, Kozola was paired with Jonathan Rivera at Bellator 132 on January 16, 2015. Kozola won the fight via knockout in the second round.

In his second fight for the promotion, Kozola faced Ian Butler at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015. Kozola once again won via knockout, this time in the first round, improving his undefeated record to 6–0.

After a successful debut in the World Series of Fighting, Kozola returned to Bellator against Jake Roberts at Bellator 175 on March 31, 2017. He won the fight via TKO, just 28 seconds into the first round.

Kozola faced Carrington Banks at Bellator 184 on October 6, 2017. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Kozola faced Jake Smith at Bellator 193 on January 26, 2018. He lost the fight via knockout early in the first round due to two right hands from Smith, followed by ground-and-pound that secured the stoppage. Kozola was subsequently released from the promotion.

Despite his release from Bellator, Kozola returned to the promotion and faced Ryan Walker at Bellator 202 on July 13, 2018. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Salvador Becerra Decision (unanimous) LFA 74

Riverside, California, United States Loss

Arthur Estrázulas Submission (rear-naked choke) LFA 69

Cabazon, California, United States Win

Ryan Walker TKO (punches) Bellator 202

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Jake Smith KO (punches) Bellator 193

Temecula, California, United States Loss

Carrington Banks Decision (unanimous) Bellator 184

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Win

Jake Roberts TKO (punches) Bellator 175

Rosemont, Illinois, United States Win

Matt Church TKO (punches) WSOF 30

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 160 lb Catchweight bout. Win

Ian Butler KO (punches) Bellator 137

Temecula, California, United States Win

Jonathan Rivera KO (punches) Bellator 132

Temecula, California, United States Win

Danny Morales Jr. KO (strikes) American Predator Fighting Championships 17

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States Return to Lightweight. Win

Eddy Gonzalez TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Backlash

El Cajon, California, United States Welterweight bout. Win

Tommy Gavin TKO (punches) BAMMA USA: Badbeat 12

Commerce, California, United States Win

Ramon Hernandez Submission (guillotine choke) Xplode Fight Series: Aftermath

Valley Center, California, United States